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General '''Siphiwe Nyanda''' SSA SBS CSL DMG MMS MMM (born 1950) was a [[List of South African military chiefs| South African military commander]]. He joined [[Umkhonto weSizwe]] (MK), the military wing of the [[African National Congress]], in 1974, and served as a field commander during the liberation struggle against the South African government in the 1980s. He was appointed MK Chief of Staff in 1992, and served on the Transitional Executive Council which oversaw the change of government in 1994.
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[[General]] '''Siphiwe Nyanda''' {{postnominals|country=ZAR|SSAG|SBS|CLS|DMG|MMS|MMM}} (born 1950)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabinetlaw.co.za/gen-siphiwe-nyanda|title=Gen Siphiwe Nyanda|publisher=Sabinet Online|website=Sabinet Law}}</ref> is a former [[List of South African military chiefs|South African military commander]] and politician. He was a member of [[uMkhonto we Sizwe]] and served as [[List of South African military chiefs#Chief of the SADF|Chief of the South African National Defence Force]] from 1998 to 2005, [[Minister of Communications (South Africa)|Minister of Communications]] from 2009 to 2010 and was appointment as a board member of Denel in May 2018.
Maj Gen Nyanda transferred to the [[South African National Defence Force]], into which MK was incorporated in 1994, and served successively as Chief of Defence Force Staff (1994-1996), General Officer Commanding Gauteng Command (1996-1997), Deputy Chief of the SANDF (1997-1998), and Chief of the SANDF (1998-2005).


==See also==
==Military career==
Nyanda joined [[Umkhonto we Sizwe]] (MK), the military wing of the [[African National Congress]], in 1974, and served as a guerilla commander during the liberation struggle against the South African government in the 1980s. He was appointed MK Chief of Staff in 1992, and served on the [[Transitional Executive Council]] which oversaw the change of government in 1994.
*[[List of South African military chiefs]]

*[[South African Army]]
Lieutenant General Nyanda became part of the [[South African National Defence Force]], into which MK was incorporated in 1994, and served successively as [[Chief of Defence Force Staff (South Africa)|Chief of Defence Force Staff]] (1994–1996), General Officer Commanding Gauteng Command (1996–1997), He completed the [[South African Army College|Senior Command and Staff Duties Course]] in 1996. Deputy Chief of the South African National Defence Force (1997–1998), and [[List of South African military chiefs#Chief of the SADF|Chief of the South African National Defence Force]] (1998–2005).<ref name=SASoldierJune2005>{{cite journal|last1=Mofokeng|first1=Maj Gen Mohato Dan|title=Farewell to a determined military leader with a clear vision|journal=SA Soldier|date=June 2005|volume=12|issue=6|pages=14–16|url=http://www.dod.mil.za/sasoldier/2005/June2005.pdf|accessdate=20 December 2014|publisher=RSA Department of Defence|issn=1609-5014}}</ref>{{Rp|14–15}}
*[[South African National Defence Force]]

==Awards and decorations==

In 1999, Nyanda was awarded the [[Star of South Africa, Gold]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.info.gov.za/aboutgovt/orders/recipients/1999.htm |title=About Government - National Orders |access-date=2012-10-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121012112553/http://www.info.gov.za/aboutgovt/orders/recipients/1999.htm |archive-date=2012-10-12 }}</ref>

===Civilian===
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===Military===
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===Foreign===
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* {{MilAward Desc|CISM_O}}

==Performance as Communications Minister==

Nyanda was a controversial figure throughout the 18 months that he was minister of communications. Dubbed the "minister of comfort" by [[South Africa]]'s ''[[Mail & Guardian]],'' he was residing in a [[Cape Town]] hotel throughout his tenure because he was unhappy with the ministerial house allocated to him.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mg.co.za/article/2010-03-12-the-minister-of-luxury | title=When in Cape Town Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda lives a five-star life at the city's top hotels – courtesy of the taxpayer. | first1=Jackie|last1=Mapiloko|first2=Glynnis|last2=Underhill| publisher=Mail & Guardian| date=12 March 2010}}</ref>

A company, in which Nyanda's family owned 45%, called GNS Risk Management Services (subsequently renamed Abalozi Security Risk Advisory Services) was accused of impropriety in a tender process in March 2010 due to rogue lawyers. Amongst its numerous clients were several companies, including [[Transnet]] CC, passenger train company Metrorail, state bus company Autopax, and the [[Gauteng Provincial Government]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corruption-sa.posterous.com/siphiwe-nyanda-reminds-me-why-were-doing-this |title=Siphiwe Nyanda reminds me why we're doing this |publisher=South African corruption project |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804162325/http://corruption-sa.posterous.com/siphiwe-nyanda-reminds-me-why-were-doing-this |archive-date=August 4, 2010 }}</ref>

It later emerged that Transnet Freight Rail had been involved in the awarding of tenders without following the correct procedures. Amongst the tenders that were questioned was one security contract valued at {{abbr|ZAR|South African Rands}} 55 million, awarded to GNS Risk Management Services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-01-29-nyanda-inc-makes-millions-from-govt| title=Nyanda Inc makes millions from govt | first1=Adriaan|last1=Basson| publisher=Mail & Guardian| date=29 January 2010}}</ref> Transnet's CEO, Siyabonga Gama, was dismissed when the allegations came to light. However, Nyanda was not reprimanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-06-29-transnet-gama-is-out | title=Transnet: Gama is out |publisher= Mail & Guardian | date=29 June 2010}}</ref>

In October 2010, Nyanda came under fire for the suspension of communications director general Mamodupi Mohlala. It was reported that in July 2010, on the day that Nyanda axed Mohlala, she had reported tender irregularities worth ZAR 70 million to the police for a fraud investigation and had reportedly called for disciplinary action against several senior civil servants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-10-17-nyanda-fumes-at-allegations-over-corruption | title=Nyanda fumes at allegations over corruption | publisher=Mail & Guardian| date=17 October 2010l}}</ref>

Nyanda fervently denied the allegations calling them "false, spurious and malicious".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-07-15-nyanda-lashes-out-false-malicious-report | title=Nyanda lashes out 'false, malicious' report| publisher= Mail & Guardian | date=15 July 2010}}</ref> However, shortly after the story regarding the removal of Mohlala came out, Nyanda was removed from his position as Minister of Communications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-10-31-zuma-replaces-seven-ministers-in-cabinet-reshuffle | title= Zuma replaces seven ministers in reshuffle | first1=Verashni|last1=Pillay|first2=Boyd|last2=Webb| publisher=Mail & Guardian| date=31 October 2010}}</ref> Despite the numerous suggestions of political impropriety, Nyanda was subsequently appointed as a parliamentary counselor to ex-President Jacob Zuma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2010-11-25-nyanda-to-be-zumas-parliamentary-counsellor | title=Nyanda to be Zuma's Parliamentary counsellor | publisher= Mail & Guardian | date=25 November 2010}}</ref>{{when|date=December 2014}}

== Notes ==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
Article in ''SA Soldier'' (June 2005)

==External links==
* {{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019153119/http://www.fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?ArticleId=1518-1786_2557630 |archive-date=19 October 2009|url=http://www.fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?ArticleId=1518-1786_2557630 |title=No more telecoms |website=Fin24}}

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Latest revision as of 17:08, 18 April 2024

General
Siphiwe Nyanda
SSA SBS CLS DMG MMS MMM
In office
2009–2010
Preceded byIvy Matsepe-Casaburri
Succeeded byRoy Padayachie
SA Ambassador to Mozambique
Assumed office
2020–present
Chief of the South African National Defence Force
In office
1 June 1998 – 31 May 2005
Preceded byGeorg Meiring
Succeeded byGodfrey Ngwenya
Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of MK
In office
1992–1994
Preceded byChris Hani
Succeeded byposition dissolved
Personal details
Born (1950-05-22) 22 May 1950 (age 73)
Johannesburg, South Africa
SpousePolygamous
Civilian awardsStar of South Africa SSAG
Military service
Allegiance South Africa
Branch/service
Years of service1974–2005
RankGeneral
UnitSA Army College
Commands
Battles/warsMatola Raid
Military awardsStar for Bravery SBS Conspicuous Leadership Star CLS Decoration for Merit DMG Merit Medal MMS Military Merit Medal MMM Operational Medal for Southern Africa ' South Africa Service Medal ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Service Medal ' Service Medal ' Legion of Merit LOM Order of Military Merit ' CISM Order of Merit ' Santos-Dumont Merit Medal ' Peacemaker Medal ' Legion of Honour '

General Siphiwe Nyanda SSA SBS CLS DMG MMS MMM (born 1950)[1] is a former South African military commander and politician. He was a member of uMkhonto we Sizwe and served as Chief of the South African National Defence Force from 1998 to 2005, Minister of Communications from 2009 to 2010 and was appointment as a board member of Denel in May 2018.

Military career[edit]

Nyanda joined Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military wing of the African National Congress, in 1974, and served as a guerilla commander during the liberation struggle against the South African government in the 1980s. He was appointed MK Chief of Staff in 1992, and served on the Transitional Executive Council which oversaw the change of government in 1994.

Lieutenant General Nyanda became part of the South African National Defence Force, into which MK was incorporated in 1994, and served successively as Chief of Defence Force Staff (1994–1996), General Officer Commanding Gauteng Command (1996–1997), He completed the Senior Command and Staff Duties Course in 1996. Deputy Chief of the South African National Defence Force (1997–1998), and Chief of the South African National Defence Force (1998–2005).[2]: 14–15 

Awards and decorations[edit]

In 1999, Nyanda was awarded the Star of South Africa, Gold.[3]

Civilian[edit]

Military[edit]

Foreign[edit]

Performance as Communications Minister[edit]

Nyanda was a controversial figure throughout the 18 months that he was minister of communications. Dubbed the "minister of comfort" by South Africa's Mail & Guardian, he was residing in a Cape Town hotel throughout his tenure because he was unhappy with the ministerial house allocated to him.[4]

A company, in which Nyanda's family owned 45%, called GNS Risk Management Services (subsequently renamed Abalozi Security Risk Advisory Services) was accused of impropriety in a tender process in March 2010 due to rogue lawyers. Amongst its numerous clients were several companies, including Transnet CC, passenger train company Metrorail, state bus company Autopax, and the Gauteng Provincial Government.[5]

It later emerged that Transnet Freight Rail had been involved in the awarding of tenders without following the correct procedures. Amongst the tenders that were questioned was one security contract valued at ZAR 55 million, awarded to GNS Risk Management Services.[6] Transnet's CEO, Siyabonga Gama, was dismissed when the allegations came to light. However, Nyanda was not reprimanded.[7]

In October 2010, Nyanda came under fire for the suspension of communications director general Mamodupi Mohlala. It was reported that in July 2010, on the day that Nyanda axed Mohlala, she had reported tender irregularities worth ZAR 70 million to the police for a fraud investigation and had reportedly called for disciplinary action against several senior civil servants.[8]

Nyanda fervently denied the allegations calling them "false, spurious and malicious".[9] However, shortly after the story regarding the removal of Mohlala came out, Nyanda was removed from his position as Minister of Communications.[10] Despite the numerous suggestions of political impropriety, Nyanda was subsequently appointed as a parliamentary counselor to ex-President Jacob Zuma.[11][when?]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ French: Légion d'honneur - Commandeur
  2. ^ Portuguese: Medalha do Pacificador

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gen Siphiwe Nyanda". Sabinet Law. Sabinet Online.
  2. ^ Mofokeng, Maj Gen Mohato Dan (June 2005). "Farewell to a determined military leader with a clear vision" (PDF). SA Soldier. 12 (6). RSA Department of Defence: 14–16. ISSN 1609-5014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  3. ^ "About Government - National Orders". Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  4. ^ Mapiloko, Jackie; Underhill, Glynnis (12 March 2010). "When in Cape Town Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda lives a five-star life at the city's top hotels – courtesy of the taxpayer". Mail & Guardian.
  5. ^ "Siphiwe Nyanda reminds me why we're doing this". South African corruption project. Archived from the original on 4 August 2010.
  6. ^ Basson, Adriaan (29 January 2010). "Nyanda Inc makes millions from govt". Mail & Guardian.
  7. ^ "Transnet: Gama is out". Mail & Guardian. 29 June 2010.
  8. ^ "Nyanda fumes at allegations over corruption". Mail & Guardian. 17 October 2010l.
  9. ^ "Nyanda lashes out 'false, malicious' report". Mail & Guardian. 15 July 2010.
  10. ^ Pillay, Verashni; Webb, Boyd (31 October 2010). "Zuma replaces seven ministers in reshuffle". Mail & Guardian.
  11. ^ "Nyanda to be Zuma's Parliamentary counsellor". Mail & Guardian. 25 November 2010.

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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by High Commissioner to Mozambique
2020– 		incumbent
Government offices
Preceded by Minister of Communications
2009–2010 		Succeeded by
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of the South African National Defence Force
1998–2005 		Succeeded by
New title Deputy Chief of the South African National Defence Force
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Vacant
Title last held by
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