Back Orde van Ikhamanga Afrikaans نيشان إيكهامنغا Arabic Order of Ikhamanga German Orden de Ikhamanga Spanish Ikhamanga Ordena Basque Ordre de l'Ikhamanga French Ordine della Ikhamanga Italian Ikhamanga-ordenen NB Ordem de Ikhamanga Portuguese Ikhamangaorden Swedish
| Order of Ikhamanga | |
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| 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 |
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 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.
- ^ "The Order of Ikhamanga". The Presidency. Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.