# The South African National Defence Force will officially appoint Lieutenant General Thembelani Xundu as its new chief of staff during a change of office ceremony on Friday. The event marks the formal handover of duties following the retirement of Lieutenant General Michael Ramantswana. Xundu assumes a key leadership role responsible for strategic coordination and administrative oversight within the SANDF. Senior military leaders and government officials are expected to attend the ceremony.
SANDF prepares for Chief of Staff change of command