Order of Mapungubwe

Order of Mapungubwe
Awarded by President of South Africa
Type National Order
Status Currently constituted
Grades
  • Platinum (OMP)
  • Gold (OMG)
  • Silver (OMS)
  • Bronze (OMB)

Ribbon

The Order of Mapungubwe is South Africa's highest honour.[1] It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the President of South Africa, for achievements in the international area which have served South Africa's interests. 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,
  • Bronze (OMB), for outstanding achievements.

The order is named after Mapungubwe,[2] an ancient African nation which existed a thousand years ago in what is now the northern part of the Limpopo province.

The first recipient of the order (in the Platinum class) was the late former president Nelson Mandela.

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

2002

2004

  • Sydney Brenner – Gold (medical science)
  • Tshilidzi Marwala – Bronze (engineering science)
  • Batmanathan Dayanand Reddy – Bronze (mathematics and science)

2005

2006

  • Selig Percy Amoils – Silver (pioneering medical achievements)
  • George Ellis – Silver (mathematics and science)
  • Lionel Opie – Silver (knowledge and achievements in the field of cardiology)
  • Patricia Berjak – Silver ( Seed biologist)

2007

  • Claire Penn – Silver (speech and language pathology, sign language, aphasia)
  • Sibusiso Sibisi – Silver (information technology, R&D)
  • Valerie Mizrahi – Silver (biochemistry and molecular biology, including TB drug validation)

2008

  • Doris Lessing – Gold (literature, contributing to the elimination of colonialism and apartheid)
  • Wieland Gevers – Silver (higher education and medicine)
  • Phuti Ngoepe – Silver (natural sciences, development of computer Modelling studies at the University of Limpopo)
  • Tim Noakes – Silver
  • Pragasen Pillay – Silver (energy conservation)

2009

2010

  • Johann Lutjeharms – Silver (oceanographic science, contribution to and achievements in)
  • Monique Zaahl – Bronze
  • Douglas Butterworth – Silver (betterment of the environment and sustainability of fisheries)

2011

  • Pieter Steyn – Silver

2012

  • Oliver Tambo Junior – Platinum (for his grandfather Oliver Reginald Tambo's anti-apartheid legacy) from President Jacob Zuma during the national orders award ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa on April 27, 2012.
  • Patience Mthunzi-Kufa – Bronze (for her contributions to field of biophotonics and her invaluable contribution to scientific research in South Africa and internationally)[3]

2014

  • Malegapuru Makgoba – Silver ("His dedication and excellent contribution to the field of science and medicine, locally and internationally; and for his contribution to the building of democracy in South Africa. He is an outstanding academic and a pioneer of transformation in higher education.") [4]
  • Glenda Gray – Silver ("Her excellent life-saving research in mother-to-child transmission of HIV and AIDS that has changed the lives of people in South Africa and abroad. Her work has not only saved lives of many children, but also improved the quality of life for many others with HIV and AIDS.") [5]
  • George Ekama – Silver ("His excellent research that has provided innovative solutions to enhancing and improving wastewater treatment. His important work is helping the country to find solutions to water scarcity.") [6]
  • Bernie Fanaroff – Silver ("His excellent contribution to astronomy and dedication in putting South Africa on the map with the SKA Project. He is a thinker, an academic, a trade unionist and an exceptional public servant.") [7]
  • Quarraisha Karim – Bronze ("Her outstanding work in the field of HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) research; and her role in health policy development that is placing South Africa on the international stage.") [8]

2016

  • Zwelakhe Sisulu – Gold ("For his exceptional contribution to quality journalism; and as a reporter exposing the cruelties of apartheid and encouraging unity among the people of different political persuasions to fight for liberation.")[9]

2017

  • Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo – Silver ("For his excellent contribution to the field of science, particularly electrical engineering. He serves as an enormous inspiration to young people in South Africa.")
  • Mr Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza: Silver ("For his excellent contribution to scientific innovation at an early stage, proving to himself and others that through determination and hard work one can achieve new career heights. His brilliance has attracted great international great to his work.")

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See also

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. ↑ http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/pebble.asp?relid=776
  3. ↑ "Dr Patience Mthunzi | The Presidency". www.thepresidency.gov.za. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  4. ↑ "The Presidency". South African Government. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "The Presidency". South African Government. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "The Presidency". South African Government. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "The Presidency". South African Government. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "The Presidency". South African Government. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2016 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2017 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
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