(1956-08-15) 15 August 1956 (age 67) Johannesburg, South Africa
Allegiance
South Africa
Service/branch
South African Army uMkhonto we Sizwe
Years of service
1970s–present
Rank
General (South African Army) Field commander (uMkhonto we Sizwe)
Unit
G5 Unit uMkhonto we Sizwe
Commands held
Chief of the South African National Defence Force (2011–2021) Chief of the Army (2004–11)
Battles/wars
Operation Boleas
Awards
General Solly Zacharia Shoke, OMBG, SBS, MMS, OMS (born 15 August 1956)[1] is a South African military commander. He joined uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military wing of the African National Congress, in the 1970s, and served as a field commander fighting against the South African government in the 1980s. He transferred to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) when MK was incorporated into it in 1994, and served as Chief of the South African National Defence Force 2011 to 30 May 2021.[2]
^Moeketsi, Maj P.I. (September 2004). "The new Chief of our Army takes charge" (PDF). SA Soldier. 11 (9): 15. ISSN 1609-5014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
^Seleka, Ntwaagae (14 April 2021). "Ramaphosa announces Lt-General Rudzani Maphwanya as incoming SANDF Chief". News24. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
General Solly Zacharia Shoke, OMBG, SBS, MMS, OMS (born 15 August 1956) is a South African military commander. He joined uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military...
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thereby sacrificing her own life. G5 Unit of Umkhonto we Sizwe, led by SollyShoke Gold 2010 For displaying acts of bravery and valour during the struggle...
Chief of the South African National Defence Force 2005–2011 Succeeded by SollyShoke Preceded by Deon Ferreira Chief of Joint Operations Division 2001–2005...
February 2015. On Thursday, 20 February, the Chief of the SANDF, General SollyShoke, awarded Battle Honours to the units that were involved in The Battle...
November 2014. On Thursday, 20 February, the Chief of the SANDF, General SollyShoke, awarded Battle Honours to the units that were involved in The Battle...
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November 2014. On Thursday, 20 February, the Chief of the SANDF, General SollyShoke, awarded Battle Honours to the units that were involved in The Battle...
Army Headquarters successively under Lt Gen Gilbert Ramano and Lt Gen SollyShoke. His last appointment was as Deputy Chief of the South African Army....
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Reginald Otto Chief of the South African Army 1998–2004 Succeeded by Lt Gen SollyShoke Preceded by Maj Gen Jonny Coetzer Deputy Chief of the South African Army...
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November 2014. On Thursday, 20 February, the Chief of the SANDF, General SollyShoke, awarded Battle Honours to the units that were involved in The Battle...
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