Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
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The Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo is a South African national honor bestowed on foreign nationals and other non-citizens for their friendship, solidarity, and exceptional service to the struggle against apartheid and the advancement of South Africa.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
national order
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state decoration → |
| awardedFor |
advancement of the interests of South Africa
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exceptional service to the struggle against apartheid → friendship towards South Africa → promotion of international solidarity → solidarity with the people of South Africa → |
| awardingBody |
Chancery of Orders of South Africa
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| awardingFrequency |
annually
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| category |
Order of merit
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| ceremonyLocation |
Union Buildings, Pretoria
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| country |
South Africa
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| eligibility |
foreign nationals
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non-citizens of South Africa → |
| establishedBy |
Government of South Africa
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| field |
anti-apartheid activism
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diplomacy → human rights → international relations → |
| gradeDenomination |
Bronze (Companion)
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Gold (Supreme Companion) → Silver (Grand Companion) → |
| hasGrade |
Companion of O. R. Tambo
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Grand Companion of O. R. Tambo → Supreme Companion of O. R. Tambo → |
| honours |
international allies of the South African liberation struggle
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| inception |
2002
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| languageOfName |
English
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| legalBasis |
warrant by the President of South Africa
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| motto |
Friendship and Cooperation
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| namedAfter |
Oliver Reginald Tambo
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| namedForRoleOf |
O. R. Tambo as anti-apartheid leader
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O. R. Tambo as former president of the African National Congress → |
| partOf |
National Orders of South Africa
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| presentedBy |
President of South Africa
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| rankInSystem |
one of the highest South African national orders for non-citizens
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| relatedTo |
Order of Ikhamanga
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Order of Luthuli → Order of Mapungubwe → Order of Mendi for Bravery → Order of the Baobab → |
| scope |
international
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| selectionProcess |
nominations reviewed by the Advisory Council on National Orders
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| status |
currently awarded
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| symbolism |
honours contribution to the liberation of South Africa
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represents international solidarity against apartheid → |
| typeOfAward |
civilian honor
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
("Supreme Companion of O. R. Tambo")
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Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo ("Grand Companion of O. R. Tambo") → Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo ("Companion of O. R. Tambo") → |
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Nelson Mandela
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awardReceived |