Who is a General?
A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies and in some nations’ air forces, space forces, and marines or naval infantry.
In some usages, the term “general officer” refers to a rank above colonel.
How Many Generals In South Africa
The sharp end of the national defence force – its combat services – along with Defence Intelligence counts just 97 generals
out of more than 400 in the Department of Defence (DoD)/SA National Defence Force (SANDF) structure.
How big is the military in South Africa?
The country ranks as the 3rd strongest military force in Africa, dropping from 1st in 2022 and is behind Egypt (1st) and Algeria (2nd) on the African continent.
According to the ranking, South Africa has 40,200 active and 12,500 reserve personnel.
Who is South Africa’s military general?
| Chief of the of South African National Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent General Rudzani Maphwanya since 1 June 2021 | |
| Department of Defence | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence and Military Veterans |
| Seat | Pretoria, Gauteng |