South Africa

Order of Luthuli

Awarded to South Africans who have made a meaningful contribution to areas such as democracy, human rights, nation-building, justice, and peace and conflict resolution. Named after Chief Albert Luthuli.^2,3,1

Country

South Africa

Conferred by

The President bestows National Orders as the fount of honour, assisted by the Director-General in The Presidency as Chancellor of National Orders and the Advisory Council on National Orders¹

How announced

Recipients are announced by The Presidency and invested at a National Orders ceremony. The Presidency publishes an annual booklet of recipients.^3,4

Revocation

No revocation provision was found in the official pages read.²

Grades

• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze

Official page: www.thepresidency.gov.za/node/5273

Sources

1. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, National Orders Booklet 2023 (28 April 2023)
2. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, Order of Luthuli
3. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, National Orders
4. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, The Presidency announces recipients of National Orders (14 May 2026)