Abel Shilubane
Lieutenant General Abel Shilubane, born 1952. He is a retired South African Army general who served as Chief of Defence Intelligence from 2010 - 2012.
Abel Shilubane | |
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| Birth name | Abel Shilubane |
| Born | 1952 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1994-2012 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Spouse(s) | Felicity Shilubane (2002-present) |
Military career
He served in the Umkhonto weSizwe in exile and after the democratic elections, he served in the SANDF. He was appointed as South Africa's Chief of Defence Intelligence after a short stint in an acting capacity from April 2009. Gen Shilubane was confirmed on the post of CDI in November 2010.
Gen Shilubane retired with pension from the SANDF in 2012 and was posted as an Ambassador to Senegal.[1]
Awards and Decorations
iPhrothiya yeSiliva (PS) (Silver Protea)
Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)
Operational Medal for Southern Africa
South Africa Service Medal
Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
Unitas Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Service Medal in Bronze
References
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by unknown |
Ambassador to Senegal 2013 – 2016 |
Succeeded by unknown |
| Preceded by unknown |
Ambassador to DR Congo 2016 – current |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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| Preceded by Mojo Motau |
Chief of Defence Intelligence 2010 – 2012 |
Succeeded by Jeremia Nyembe |
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