Sipho Binda
Lieutenant-General Sipho Binda MMS (13 July 1952 – 10 November 2006)[1] was a South African military commander who served as Chief of the Joint Operations Division of the South African National Defence Force before his death on 10 November 2006.[1]
Sipho Zacchius Binda | |
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| Born | 13 July 1952 |
| Died | November 10, 2006 (aged 54) |
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| Service/ | South African Army |
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| Awards | |
His military career started in 1977 when he went into exile to join Umkhonto we Sizwe. He returned to South Africa and was arrested and imprisoned on Robben Island until his release in 1990.
He served as General Officer Commanding logistics support formation and Force Commander for the AU mission in Burundi.[2] He was appointed Chief of Joint Operations on 1 November 2004.[3]
Awards and honours
Gen Binda has been awarded the following:[4]
References
- "Binda had a long and distinguished military career". Sowetan. November 24, 2006. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- "Media statement by the Minister of Defence, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula during the peacekeeping and post conflict reconstruction and development media briefing". SA Government. March 31, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- "Defence department hails new chiefs". IOL. November 5, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- "May his soul rest in peace" (PDF). SA Soldier. 13 (12). December 2006.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Godfrey Ngwenya |
Chief of Joint Operations 2005 – 2006 |
Vacant Title next held by Themba Matanzima in 2007 |
| Preceded by Themba Matanzima |
Chief of Joint Support 2004 – 2005 |
Division disbanded |
| Preceded by Unknown |
GOC Log Supp Formation – |
Succeeded by Justice Nkonyane |
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