Order of Ikhamanga

Order of Ikhamanga

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The Order of Ikhamanga is a South African honour.[1] It was instituted on 30 November 2003 and is granted by the President of South Africa for achievements in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sports (which were initially recognised by the Order of the Baobab). The order has three classes:

  • Gold (OIG), for exceptional achievement,
  • Silver (OIS), for excellent achievement,
  • Bronze (OIB), for outstanding achievement.

"Ikhamanga' is the Xhosa name for the strelitzia flower.

The egg-shaped badge depicts a rising sun, a "Lydenburg head", two strelitzia flowers, a drum, three circles, and two roadways. The head represents the arts, the sun represents glory, the circles symbolise sport, and the roads represent the long road to excellence.[citation needed] The South African coat of arms is displayed on the reverse.

The ribbon is gold with four cream-coloured lines inset from each edge and a pattern of recurring stylised dancing figures down the centre. All three classes are worn around the neck.

Recipients

Gold

Silver

Bronze

References

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency (Republic of South Africa). Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. http://web.archive.org/web/20070420231656/http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/main.asp?include=orders/main.html#ikhamanga. Retrieved 2007-04-29. 
  2. ^ "Eddie Roux - a life in science". African Genome. http://www.africagenome.com/genetic-politics/eddie-roux-a-life-in-science.html. Retrieved 1 October 2010. 

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Current national orders

Baobab  • Ikhamanga  • Luthuli  • Mapungubwe  • The Companions of OR Tambo  • Order of Mendi for Bravery  •
Historical national orders (1967-1986)

Woltemade  • Star of South Africa  • Good Hope  • Meritorious Service  • Medal for Bravery  • Medal for Meritorious Service
Historical national orders (1967-1986)

Woltemade Cross  • Star of South Africa  • Meritorious Service  • Good Hope  • Medal for Bravery  • Distinguished Service  • Meritorious Service

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