Refiloe Johannes Mudimu

Vice Admiral Refiloe Mudimu CLS, DMG, SM, MMS, MMM, MMB, SAN (Rtd) is a former South African military commander, who served as the Chief of the Navy before his retirement in 2014.

[3] After the integration of the forces, he was appointed to General Siphiwe Nyanda’s office as MK Chief of Staff Personnel and Training.

Mudimu was integrated into the South African Navy in 1998 from MK as a rear admiral (junior grade).

[3] On 1 April 1999, Mudimu was transferred to Simon's Town where he was appointed Chief of Fleet Staff until 30 September 2000.

In 2005, Mudimu was appointed Chief of the South African Navy and promoted to vice admiral.

US Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus visits with the Chief of the South African Navy Vice Adm. Johannes Mudimu