South Africa

Order of Mapungubwe

The Presidency's 2026 announcement describes it as recognising excellence and exceptional achievement. Its motif draws on the Kingdom of Mapungubwe.^4,3,1

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 Orders^1,2

How announced

Recipients are announced by The Presidency and invested at a National Orders ceremony. The Presidency publishes an annual booklet of recipients.^2,4

Revocation

No revocation provision was found in the official pages read.³

Grades

• Platinum (OMP)
• Gold (OMG)
• Silver (OMS)
• Bronze (OMB)

Notable holders on this record

• Salim Abdool Karim HeldGold 19 May 2026
• Tulio de Oliveira HeldGold 19 May 2026

Official page: www.thepresidency.gov.za/node/5274

Sources

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