Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo

Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo

The Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo is a South African honour. [1] It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa, to foreign citizens who have promoted South African interests and aspirations through co-operation. solidarity, and support. The order has three classes:

  • Supreme Companion, for heads of state and, in special cases, heads of government,
  • Grand Companion, for heads of government, ministers of state, supreme court judges, presidents of legislatures, secretaries of state, ambassadors, commanders-in-chief et al.,
  • Companion, for legislators, envoys, senior military officers et al.

The order is named after the late Oliver Tambo, who was the African National Congress's president-in-exile for many years.

The badge of the order is oval, and depicts a [yin-yang] symbol between two arrowheads, framed by two mole snakes. The symbol represents the meeting of diverse spiritual energies, and the snakes represent solidarity and support. The South African coat of arms is displayed on the reverse.

The ribbon is white, with recurring grey yin-yang symbols down the centre. All three classes are worn around the neck.

Recipients are also presented with a carved wooden walking stick, which has a serpent wound around the shaft and a spoon-shaped head displaying the badge of the order and the national arms. The walking stick symbolises support and solidarity, and a commitment to stand by the recipient in return.

On January 28, 2008, New Zealand anti-apartheid activist John Minto raise a furor over his letter to Former South African President Thabo Mbeki after being nominated for the award saying that he would refuse, on principle, to accept any award from the ANC.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo". The Presidency (Republic of South Africa). Archived from the original on 2007-04-20. http://web.archive.org/web/20070420231656/http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/main.asp?include=orders/main.html#thambo. Retrieved 2007-04-29. 
  2. ^ "Open letter to the President of South Africa". John Minto. 2008-01-28. http://johnminto.org.nz/open-letter-to-the-president-of-south-africa/. 

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Current national orders

Baobab  • Ikhamanga  • Luthuli  • Mapungubwe  • The Companions of OR Tambo  • Order of Mendi for Bravery  •
Historical national orders (1967-1986)

Woltemade  • Star of South Africa  • Good Hope  • Meritorious Service  • Medal for Bravery  • Medal for Meritorious Service
Historical national orders (1967-1986)

Woltemade Cross  • Star of South Africa  • Meritorious Service  • Good Hope  • Medal for Bravery  • Distinguished Service  • Meritorious Service

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