Bubele Mhlana

Bubele Kitie Mhlana
Nickname(s) Bravo
Born Mthatha
Allegiance  South Africa
Service/branch  South African Navy
Years of service 1994 –
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
Awards
  • Tamandaré Medal of Merit (Brazil)

Bubele Kitie Mhlana is a Rear Admiral in the South African Navy and the current Flag Officer Fleet[1]

He was born in the Ngangelizwe township in Mthatha.[2]

Military Career

He is a former Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) operative and joined the South African Navy in 1994. He assumed command of the minesweeper SAS Kapa in 2003[2][3]

In 1999 he attended the Officers Course at the South African Naval College and spent 9 months attending the International Principal Warfare Officer (A) course with the British Royal Navy.[4]

He commanded the Valour Class Frigate SAS Isandlwana (F146) in 2007[5] In 2009 he attended the United States Naval War College[6] He then commanded SAS Mendi (F148) as well as serving as Commander of the Frigate Squadron[7]

He was appointed Flag Officer Fleet and promoted to Rear Admiral.[1]

Honours and awards

In 2012[8] he was awarded the Tamandaré Medal of Merit from Brazil.

References

  1. 1 2 Wingrin, Dean (February 3, 2014). "Navy rising to meet new challenges". Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Maclennan, Ben (Feb 22, 2007). "First black frigate captain takes command". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ndenze, Babalo (July 30, 2003). "Guerrilla leader now commands his own warship". IOL. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Historic change of command for navy frigate SAS Isandlwana". Naval News. February 26, 2007. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  5. ↑ Mangxamba, Sivuyile (February 23, 2007). "Ex-MK soldier at the helm of warship". IOL. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Graduation: US Naval War College" (PDF). US Naval War College. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Rambau, Lawrence. "Four Frigates in Service for Mandela Day". SA Navy. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ Zulu, LS N.C. "Seafarer bestowed Medal of Merit". SA Navy. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
Military offices
Preceded by
Phillip Schoultz		 Flag Officer Fleet
2014 – 		Incumbent


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