|
National Orders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The President as the fount (holder, cradle, main source) of honour in the country bestows these Orders and Decorations and is assisted by the Director-General in The Presidency, who is the Chancellor of National Orders and an Advisory Council on National Orders, in the execution of this responsibility.
|
|
|
| |
|
The Order of Mapungubwe
This Order is awarded to South African citizens for excellence and exceptional achievement.
This Order can be awarded in three Classes:
- Class 1 = The Platinum Order of Mapungubwe (Platinum)
- Class 2 = The Gold Order of Mapungubwe (Gold)
- Class 3 = The Bronze Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze).
|
|
The Order of the Baobab
This Order is awarded to South African citizens for distinguished service. The service awarded is well above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
It is an award for exceptional and distinguished contributions in the following categories:
- Business and the economy
- Science, medicine and technological innovation
- Community service.
|
|
The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo
This Order is awarded to foreign nationals (Heads of State and Government) and other foreign dignitaries. It is awarded for friendship shown to South Africa. It is therefore an order of peace, co-operation and active expression of solidarity and support. The Order constitutes an essential pillar of international and multilateral relations.
Organisation
This Order can be awarded in three classes:
- Class 1 = Supreme Companion of OR Tambo (Gold)
- Class 2 = Grand Companion of OR Tambo (Silver)
- Class 3 = Companion of OR Tambo (Bronze).
All the awards include four elements: a walking stick, a neck badge, a miniature and a lapel rosette. The last Order consists of three elements: a neck badge, a miniature and a lapel rosette. |
|
The Order of Luthuli
The Order is awarded to South Africans who have made a meaningful contribution to the struggle for democracy, human rights, nation-building, justice and peace, and conflict resolution.
Organisation
This Order can be awarded in three categories:
- Category 1 = Gold
- Category 2 = Silver
- Category 3 = Bronze
|
|
The Order of Ikhamanga
This Order is awarded to South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport.
Organisation
This Order can be awarded in three categories:
- Category 1 = Gold
- Category 2 = Silver
- Category 3 = Bronze.
|
|
The Mendi Decoration for Bravery
The Decoration is awarded to South African citizens who have performed an extraordinary act of bravery that placed their lives in great danger, or who lost their own lives including in trying to save the life of another person, or by saving property, in or outside the Republic of South Africa.
Organisation
This Order can be awarded in three categories:
- Category 1 = Gold
- Category 2 = Silver
- Category 3 = Bronze.
|
Read more
back to top
|
|
