Order of Luthuli
| Order of Luthuli | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the order | |
| Type | State order |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Established | 30 November 2003 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Companions of OR Tambo |
| Next (lower) | Order of Ikhamanga |
The Order of Luthuli is a South African honour. [1] It was instituted on 30 November 2003, and is granted by the president of South Africa, for contributions to South Africa in the following fields: (i) the struggle for democracy, (ii) building democracy and human rights, (iii) nation-building, (iv) justice and peace, and (v) conflict resolution. It has three classes:
- Gold (OLG), for exceptional contributions,
- Silver (OLS), for excellent contributions,
- Bronze (OLB), for outstanding contributions.
The order is named after former African National Congress leader Chief Albert Luthuli, who was South Africa's first Nobel Peace Prize winner.
The badge of the order is an equilateral triangle representing a flintstone above a clay pot. The flintstone depicts the sun rising above Isandhlwana, and the national flag, and it is flanked by two animal horns rising out of the clay pot, which bears the initials AL. Isandhlwana symbolises peace and tranquillity, and the leopardskin bands around the bases of the horns represent Chief Luthuli's headdress. The South African coat of arms is displayed on the reverse.
The ribbon is gold with a stripe of cream-coloured AL monograms down each edge, and recurring cream-coloured outlines of the flintstone, depicting the national flag, down the centre. All three classes are worn around the neck.
Members
- Amina Cachalia, OLB (inducted 2004)[2]
- Thomas Nkobi, OLG (inducted 2007, Posthumous)[3]
- Josiah Tshangana Gumede, OLG (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Zaccheus Richard Mahabane, OLG (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Sefako Mapogo Makgatho, OLG (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- James Sebebubijwasekgogobontharile Moroka, OLG (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Alfred Bitini Xuma, OLG (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- John Stephen Gomas, OLS (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Elizabeth Sophia Honman (Bettie du Toit), OLS (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Peter Ramoshoane Mokaba, OLS (inducted 2012, Posthumous)
- Imam Abdullah Haron, OLG (inducted 2014, Posthumous")[4][5][6][7][8]
See also
References
- South African Government Gazette No 25799 (2 December 2003)
- South African Government website
Citations
- ^ "The Order of Luthuli". The Presidency. Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. Retrieved 2007-04-29.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Struggle stalwart Amina Cachalia dies". News24. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
- ^ http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/pebble.asp?relid=7886
- ^ http://www.iahet.com/
- ^ http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/imam-abdullah-haron
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ImamAbdullahHaron
- ^ http://www.imamharon.com/
- ^ http://www.ciibroadcasting.com/2014/04/16/more-muslims-to-receive-south-africas-highest-honours/
External links
- South African government website
- South African Medals Website
- Order of Luthuli: Organization, Symbolism, Design, and Members
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