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Order of Mapungubwe
Awarded by President of South Africa
Type	Civilian national order
Established	6 December 2002
Status	Currently constituted
Grades	Platinum (OMP) Gold (OMG) Silver (OMS) Bronze (OMB)
Ribbon

The Order of Mapungubwe is a South African civilian honour awarded by the President of South Africa. It recognises South African citizens whose achievements have international impact and serve the interests of South Africa. It is South Africa's highest honour.

The order is named after the ancient civilisation of Mapungubwe, which was located in modern-day South Africa. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and its first recipient (in the highest class) was former president Nelson Mandela.

Classes

The order originally had three classes, and was enlarged to four in 2004:

• Platinum (OMP), for exceptional and unique achievements;
• Gold (OMG), for exceptional achievements;
• Silver (OMS), for excellent achievements; and
• Bronze (OMB), for outstanding achievements.

Design

The badge is a horizontal oval above an inverted trapezium. Inside the oval frame is depicted a golden rhinoceros with the sun rising above Mapungubwe Hill in the background. The convex upper edge of the trapezium is decorated with a beadwork pattern and the sides are edged with sceptres. In the centre is an ornate crucible from which molten gold flows down to a red furnace. The South African coat of arms is displayed on the reverse.

The ribbon is gold, edged with a line of cream-coloured bead-like dots along each edge, and recurring cream-coloured rhinoceros silhouettes down the centre. All four classes are worn around the neck.

Recipients

See also

• South African civil honours
• Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe

References

1. ^ "The Order of Mapungubwe". The Presidency. Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. Retrieved 2007-04-29.
2. ^ "National Orders awards December 2009". South African Government. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
3. "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2016 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
4. ^ "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2017 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
5. ^ "Announcement of the 2023 National Order Awards nominated names by Director-General of The Presidency, Phindile Baleni". The Presidency. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-02.

Other sources

• "National Orders Booklet 2002". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2003". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2004". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2005". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2006". The Presidency. 27 October 2017. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2007". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2008". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2009". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2010". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2011". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2012". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2013". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2014". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2015". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2016". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2017". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2018". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
• "National Orders Booklet 2019". The Presidency. 10 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.

External links

• South African government website
• South African medals website
• South African History Online

v t e Orders, decorations, and medals of South Africa
Current national orders (2002-)	Mapungubwe Baobab Companions of OR Tambo Luthuli Ikhamanga Mendi
Historical decorations (1986-2002)	Southern Cross Star of South Africa Meritorious Service Good Hope Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Gold Woltemade Cross for Bravery, Silver
Historical decorations (until 1986)	Star of South Africa Good Hope Decoration for Meritorious Service Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery, Gold Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Gold Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Silver Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery, Silver Woltemade Decoration for Bravery, Silver

• Awards established in 2002
• 2002 establishments in South Africa
• Orders of South Africa