Major General M.M.M. Mangethe

Major General Mandla Mbube Mashobane Mangethe was born on 27 December 1952 in Johannesburg and Matriculated at Musi High School in 1972. He attended the Jabulani Technical college until 1975.

He served in the ANC’s armed wing, uMkhonto We Sizwe from 1976 to 1994. He is married to Thoko and has four children. In 1994 he integrated into the SANDF as a Line Pilot at 44 and 41 Squadron. During 1997 he lectured at the Air Force College. From 2000 he served as Senior Staff Officer Long Term Planning at the Air Force Headquarters.

On 01 January 2001 he was appointed as Chief of staff Regional Joint Task Force West (Cape Town). He became General Officer Commanding Regional Joint Task Force West from 01 April 2002.

He was appointed Director Operational Support and Intelligence Systems in 01 April 2003 at the Air Force Headquarters.

On 01 January 2004 he was appointed Chief Director Force Preparations. On 01 March 2005 he was appointed Chief Director Air Policy and Plans.