Order of the Baobab
South African civilian national honour / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Order of the Baobab is a South African civilian national honour, awarded to those for service in business and the economy; science, medicine, and for technological innovation; and community service. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is awarded annually by the President of South Africa. The order is named after the baobab tree, which was chosen as a symbol because of its endurance and tolerance, its vitality, its importance in agro-forestry systems, and its use as a meeting place in traditional African societies.[1]
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Awarded by President of South Africa | |
Type | National Order |
Eligibility | South African citizens |
Awarded for | Service |
Status | Currently constituted |
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First induction | 10 December 2002 |
Total inductees | 100 |
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Until the Order of Luthuli and the Order of Ikhamanga were established in 2004, the Order of the Baobab also covered service in the fields now covered by those orders.