Barney Norman Hlatswayo | |
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| Native name | Muntu |
| Born | 1958 (age 64–65) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1994–2019 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Awards |      |
Lieutenant General Barney Hlatswayo GDM (born 1958) was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of Joint Operations from 2018 until his retirement in 2019.
He served in the APLA in Tanzania and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Chief Director Operations, Chief Director Operational Development, Chief of Staff Joint Operations Division and finally Chief of Joint Operations from 2018. He retired with pension from the SANDF on 31 October 2019. [1]
Decoration for Merit (Gold) (GDM) 
Unitas (Unity) Medal 
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp) 
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years)) 
Service Medal (Bronze) 
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