Order of Ikhamanga

Order of Ikhamanga
Order of Ikhamanga ;
Awarded by President of South Africa
Type	Civilian national order
Established	30 November 2003
Eligibility	South African citizens
Awarded for	Excellence in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism or sport
Status	Currently constituted
Grades	Gold (OIG); Silver (OIS); Bronze (OIB);
	; Ribbon of the order; ;

The Order of Ikhamanga is a South African civilian honour that recognises achievements in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sports.^[1] Before the order was established on 30 November 2003, such achievements were recognised by the Order of the Baobab. The Order of Ikhamanga is granted by the President of South Africa to South African citizens. Ikhamanga is the Xhosa name for Strelitzia reginae, a flower.

Classes

The order has three classes:

Gold (OIG), for exceptional achievement,
Silver (OIS), for excellent achievement,
Bronze (OIB), for outstanding achievement.

Design

The egg-shaped badge depicts a rising sun, a "Lydenburg head", two strelitzia flowers, a drum, three circles, and two roadways. The head represents the arts, the sun represents glory, the circles symbolise sport, and the roads represent the long road to excellence.^[2] The South African coat of arms is displayed on the reverse.

The ribbon is gold with four cream-coloured lines inset from each edge and a pattern of recurring stylised dancing figures down the centre. All three classes are worn around the neck.

The Order of Ikhamanga was designed by Charles Peter Gareth Smart, a graphic designer based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Recipients

The table below lists the members of the Order of Ikhamanga.^[2]

Members of the Order of Ikhamanga
Recipient	Class	Year	Field	Ref.
Bessie Head †	Gold	2003	Literature	^[3]
Alex La Guma †	Gold	2003	Literature	^[3]
Dumile Feni †	Gold	2003	Visual arts	^[3]
Cecil Skotnes	Gold	2003	Visual arts	^[3]
Steve Mokone	Gold	2003	Football	^[3]
Gary Player	Gold	2003	Golf	^[3]
Magogo ka Dinizulu †	Gold	2003	Music	^[3]
2010 Soccer World Cup Bid Committee	Gold	2004	Football administration	^[4]
Natalie du Toit	Gold	2004, 2009	Swimming	^[4]^[5]
Joseph Albert Mashite Mokoena †	Gold	2004	Mathematics	^[4]
George Pemba †	Gold	2004	Visual arts	^[4]
N. P. van Wyk Louw †	Gold	2005	Literature
A. C. Jordan †	Gold	2005	Literature
Alan Stewart Paton †	Gold	2006	Literature	^[6]
Tiyo Soga †	Gold	2006	Literature	^[6]
Elisabeth Eybers	Gold	2007	Literature (poetry)
Selope Thema †	Gold	2008	Journalism
Lewis Pugh	Gold	2009	Swimming	^[5]
Miriam Makeba †	Gold	2009	Music	^[5]
Jonas Gwangwa	Gold	2010	Music
Hugh Masekela	Gold	2010	Music
Danny Jordaan	Gold	2011	Football administration
Molefi Oliphant	Gold	2011	Football administration
Irvin Khoza	Gold	2011	Football administration
Julian Bahula	Gold	2012	Music	^[7]
Benedict Wallet Vilakazi †	Gold	2016	Literature	^[8]
Mamokgethi Phakeng	Gold	2016	Science	^[8]
Amandla Cultural Ensemble	Gold	2011	Zulu language and culture
Wayde van Niekerk	Gold	2017	Athletics
Johaar Mosaval	Gold	2019	Ballet
Raymond Louw †	Gold	2021	Journalism
David Maphalla	Gold	2021	Literature and Sotho culture	^[9]
Sibusiso Nyembezi †	Gold	2021	Literature and Zulu language	^[9]
Joseph Shabalala †	Gold	2021	Music (Isicathamiya)	^[9]
Desiree Ellis	Gold	2023	Football	^[10]
Siya Kolisi	Gold	2023	Rugby	^[10]
Solomon Linda †	Gold	2023	Music	^[10]
Mono Arthur Sipho Badela	Gold	2023	Journalism	^[10]
Bokwe James Mafuna	Gold	2023	Journalism	^[10]
Hestrie Cloete	Silver	2003	Athletics	^[3]
Sydney Maree	Silver	2003	Athletics	^[3]
Zanele Situ	Silver	2003	Athletics	^[3]
Basil D'Oliveira	Silver	2003	Cricket	^[3]
Eric Majola	Silver	2003	Cricket	^[3]
Penny Heyns	Silver	2003	Swimming	^[3]
Lionel Ngakane	Silver	2003	Film	^[3]
Jake Tuli	Silver	2003	Boxing	^[3]
Ken Gampu †	Silver	2003	Performing arts
Gladys Mgudlandlu †	Silver	2003	Visual arts
Sewsunker Sewgolum †	Silver	2004	Golf	^[4]
Theo Mthembu	Silver	2004	Boxing	^[4]
Elijah Makhathini	Silver	2004	Boxing	^[4]
Hassan Howa †	Silver	2004	Cricket administration	^[4]
Alf Kumalo	Silver	2004	Photojournalism	^[4]
Sathima Bea Benjamin	Silver	2004	Music (jazz)	^[4]
Vera Gow Adams	Silver	2004	Music (opera)	^[4]
Dolly Rathebe †	Silver	2004	Music	^[4]
Elsa Joubert	Silver	2004	Journalism	^[4]
Johan Degenaar	Silver	2004	Philosophy	^[4]
James Matthews	Silver	2004	Literature (poetry)	^[4]
Ingrid Jonker †	Silver	2004	Literature (poetry)	^[4]
Helen Sebidi	Silver	2004	Visual and creative arts	^[4]
Stephanus Lombaard	Silver	2005	Athletics	^[11]
Lucas Radebe	Silver	2005	Football	^[11]
Peter Edward Clarke	Silver	2005	Visual arts and literature	^[11]
Allina Ndebele	Silver	2005	Visual and creative arts	^[11]
Henry Nxumalo †	Silver	2005	Journalism	^[11]
John Kani	Silver	2005	Theatre	^[11]
Athol Fugard	Silver	2005	Theatre	^[11]
Sophie Thoko Mgcina	Silver	2005	Performing arts	^[11]
George Singh †	Silver	2006	Football administration	^[6]
Ryk Neethling	Silver	2006	Swimming	^[6]
Roland Schoeman	Silver	2006	Swimming	^[6]
André Brink	Silver	2006	Literature	^[6]
Donato Francisco Mattera	Silver	2006	Literature and journalism	^[6]
Canodoise Daniel Themba †	Silver	2006	Literature and journalism	^[6]
Thandi Klaasen	Silver	2006	Music	^[6]
Dorothy Masuka	Silver	2006	Music	^[6]
Abigail Kubeka	Silver	2006	Music	^[6]
Willie Bester	Silver	2006	Visual arts	^[6]
Esther Mahlangu	Silver	2006	Visual arts (Ndebele arts)	^[6]
Boy Adolphus Mvemve	Silver	2006	Anti-apartheid struggle
Yvonne Bryceland	Silver	2006	Performing arts	^[6]
Mandla Langa	Silver	2007	Literature and journalism
Wally Serote	Silver	2007	Literature (poetry)
Gladys Thomas	Silver	2007	Literature
Henry Segome Ramaila	Silver	2007	Literature in Pedi
Eddie Roux †	Silver	2007	Journalism and political literature
Nat Nakasa †	Silver	2007	Journalism
Schalk Pienaar †	Silver	2007	Journalism
Morné du Plessis	Silver	2007	Rugby
Kitch Christie †	Silver	2007	Rugby coaching
Sam Ramsamy	Silver	2007	Sports administration
Manhattan Brothers	Silver	2007	Music (jazz)
William Kentridge	Silver	2007	Visual arts and theatre
Percy Montgomery	Silver	2008	Rugby
Bryan Habana	Silver	2008	Rugby
Stanley Hlekani Sono	Silver	2008	Football and boxing
Patrick Ntsoelengoe †	Silver	2008	Football
Makhaya Ntini	Silver	2008	Cricket
Shaun Pollock	Silver	2008	Cricket
Gobingca George Mxadana	Silver	2008	Music (choral music)
Sibongile Khumalo	Silver	2008	Music (jazz and opera)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo	Silver	2008	Music
Lionel Morrison	Silver	2008	Journalism
Peter Abrahams	Silver	2008	Literature
Alfred Hutchinson †	Silver	2008	Literature
Miriam Tlali	Silver	2008	Literature
Keorapetse Kgositsile	Silver	2008	Literature (poetry)
Lauretta Ngcobo	Silver	2008	Literature
Lewis Nkosi	Silver	2008	Literature
Zakes Mokae	Silver	2008	Performing arts
Ronnie Govender	Silver	2008	Theatre
Barbara Jurgens (née Tyrell)	Silver	2008	Visual arts
Abdullah Ibrahim	Silver	2009	Music	^[5]
Caiphus Semenya	Silver	2009	Music	^[5]
Letta Mbulu	Silver	2009	Music	^[5]
Jan Rabie †	Silver	2009	Literature	^[5]
Winston Ntshona	Silver	2010	Theatre and arts
Makana Football Association	Silver	2010	Football
Grant Khomo	Silver	2010	Rugby
Ernst van Dyk	Silver	2010	Wheelchair racing
Nothembi Mkhwebane	Silver	2010	Music in Ndebele
Percy Qoboza †	Silver	2010	Journalism
David Goldblatt	Silver	2011	Photography
Marlene van Niekerk	Silver	2011	Literature and philosophy
Ray Phiri	Silver	2011	Music
Busi Mhlongo	Silver	2011	Music
Josiah Thugwane	Silver	2011	Athletics
Mannie Manim	Silver	2011	Theatre
Doc Bikitsha	Silver	2011	Journalism and literature
Johnny Clegg	Silver	2012	Music	^[7]
Muthal Naidoo	Silver	2012	Literature and drama	^[7]
Cheeky Watson	Silver	2012	Rugby	^[7]
Joe Thloloe	Silver	2012	Journalism and literature	^[7]
Gladys Faith Algulhas	Silver	2012	Performing arts	^[7]
Chad le Clos	Silver	2013	Swimming
Kaizer Motaung	Silver	2013	Football
Ilse Hayes	Silver	2013	Athletics
Pretty Yende	Silver	2013	Music (opera)
Vusi Mahlasela	Silver	2013	Music
Zolani Mkiva	Silver	2013	Praise poetry
Victor Ntoni †	Silver	2014	Music (jazz)
Lindiwe Mabuza	Silver	2014	Cultural activism
Sandra Prinsloo	Silver	2014	Performing arts
Rashid Lombard	Silver	2014	Music (jazz administration)
Zakes Mda	Silver	2014	Literature
Lucas Sithole	Silver	2014	Tennis
Cameron van der Burgh	Silver	2014	Swimming
Fanie van der Merwe	Silver	2014	Athletics
Jomo Sono	Silver	2014	Football
Darius Dhlomo	Silver	2015	Football and boxing
Mbulelo Mzamane †	Silver	2015	Literature
Johnny Mekoa	Silver	2015	Music (jazz)
Winnie Busisiwe Mahlangu	Silver	2015	Radio broadcasting
Marguerite Poland	Silver	2016	Literature and anthropology	^[8]
Sylvia "Magogo" Glasser	Silver	2016	Dance	^[8]
Thomas Chauke	Silver	2016	Music in Tsonga	^[8]
Zinjiva Winston Nkondo †	Silver	2017	Literature (poetry) and radio broadcasting
John Smith	Silver	2017	Rowing
Matthew Brittain	Silver	2017	Rowing
James Thompson	Silver	2017	Rowing
Sizwe Ndlovu	Silver	2017	Rowing
Khaba Mkhize †	Silver	2017	Journalism
Jeff Opland	Silver	2017	History
Nakedi Ribane	Silver	2018	Performing arts and literature
Hashim Amla	Silver	2018	Cricket
John Smit	Silver	2018	Rugby
Elana Meyer	Silver	2018	Athletics
Neil Tovey	Silver	2018	Football
Eric Risimati Baloyi	Silver	2018	Boxing coaching
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse	Silver	2018	Music
Johan Botha †	Silver	2018	Music (opera)
Omar Badsha	Silver	2018	History
John Koenakeefe Motlhankana †	Silver	2018	Visual arts
Thami Mnyele †	Silver	2018	Visual arts
Lillian Dube	Silver	2018	Performing arts
Achmat Davids †	Silver	2019	Literature
Jacques Kallis	Silver	2019	Cricket
Yvonne Chaka Chaka	Silver	2019	Music
Nomhle Nkonyeni	Silver	2019	Performing arts
Mary Twala	Silver	2019	Performing arts
Benjamin Pogrund	Silver	2019	Journalism
Mathatha Tsedu	Silver	2019	Journalism
Fee Halsted-Berning	Silver	2021	Visual arts	^[9]
Rebecca Malope	Silver	2021	Music (gospel)	^[9]
Arthur Mayisela †	Silver	2021	Boxing	^[9]
Keith Gottschalk	Silver	2023	Literature (poetry)	^[10]
Bongiwe Dhlomo-Mautloa	Silver	2023	Visual arts	^[10]
Duma Ndlovu	Silver	2023	Film and television	^[10]
Mthuthuzeli Ben Nomoyi †	Silver	2023	Film and television	^[10]
Mfundi Vundla	Silver	2023	Film and television	^[10]
Freek Robinson	Silver	2023	Journalism	^[10]
Gerrie Coetzee	Bronze	2003	Boxing
Goolam Abed	Bronze	2003	Rugby and cricket
Victor Ralushai	Bronze	2004	History
Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph	Bronze	2004	Music
Teboho Mokgalagadi	Bronze	2005	Athletics
Marjorie Wallace	Bronze	2005	Visual arts
Mildred Mangxola	Bronze	2005	Music
Mahlathini Simon Nkabinde	Bronze	2005	Music
Hilda Tloubatla	Bronze	2005	Music
Nobesuthu Mbadu	Bronze	2005	Music
Herbert Charles Woodhouse	Bronze	2006	History (rock art)	^[6]
Sibusiso Vilane	Bronze	2006	Mountaineering	^[6]
Matlhaela Michael Masote	Bronze	2006	Music (choral)	^[6]
Christian Ashley-Botha	Bronze	2006	Music (choral)	^[6]
Oscar Pistorius	Bronze	2006	Athletics	^[6]
Khotso Mokoena	Bronze	2009	Athletics	^[5]
Sindiwe Magona	Bronze	2011	Literature
Sam Nzima	Bronze	2011	Photojournalism
Thokozani Mandlenkosi Ernest Nene †	Bronze	2011	Zulu language and culture
Caster Semenya	Bronze	2014	Athletics
Mbulaeni Mulaudzi †	Bronze	2015	Athletics
Themba Patrick Magaisa	Bronze	2015	Literature
Laurika Rauch	Bronze	2016	Music
Arthur Nuthall Fula	Bronze	2017	Literature
Elsa Meyer	Bronze	2018	Athletics (senior)
John Arthur Black	Bronze	2023	Mountaineering	^[10]
Warren Neil Eva	Bronze	2023	Mountaineering	^[10]
Mike Horn	Bronze	2023	Mountaineering	^[10]
Irene Mawela	Bronze	2023	Performing arts	^[10]

References

^ "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency. Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.
^ ^a ^b "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o "National Orders Booklet 2003". The Presidency. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q "National Orders awards 29 October 2004". South African Government. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "'Not easy to build united nation'". News24. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s "T Mbeki to present National Orders, 27 Sept | South African Government". www.gov.za. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Media statement by the Chancellor of the National Orders, Dr Cassius Lubisi". The Presidency. 23 April 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2016 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Presidency announces recipients of National Orders". South African Government. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o "Announcement of the 2023 National Order Awards nominated names by Director-General of The Presidency, Phindile Baleni". The Presidency. 16 April 2023. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "National Orders awards 27 September 2005". South African Government. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

External links

South African government website

[1] "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency. Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.

[:3-2] "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:4-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o "National Orders Booklet 2003". The Presidency. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:5-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q "National Orders awards 29 October 2004". South African Government. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:6-5] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "'Not easy to build united nation'". News24. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:9-6] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s "T Mbeki to present National Orders, 27 Sept | South African Government". www.gov.za. Retrieved 24 September 2024.

[:2-7] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Media statement by the Chancellor of the National Orders, Dr Cassius Lubisi". The Presidency. 23 April 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016.

[:7-8] "President Jacob Zuma bestows 2016 National Orders Awards, 28 Apr". South African Government. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:0-9] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Presidency announces recipients of National Orders". South African Government. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

[:1-10] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o "Announcement of the 2023 National Order Awards nominated names by Director-General of The Presidency, Phindile Baleni". The Presidency. 16 April 2023. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

[:8-11] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "National Orders awards 27 September 2005". South African Government. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

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