South Africa

Order of the Baobab

Awarded to South African citizens who have given distinguished service in business and the economy, science, medicine and technological innovation, or community service.^2,1

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, Supreme Counsellor (exceptional service)
• Silver, Grand Counsellor (excellent service)
• Bronze, Counsellor (outstanding service)

Official page: www.thepresidency.gov.za/node/5272

Sources

1. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, National Orders Booklet 2023 (28 April 2023)
2. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, Order of the Baobab
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)