South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Medals : Order of the Baobab
The Order is awarded to South African Citizens for distinguished service. The service is well beyond the ordinary call of duty. It is an award for exceptional and distinguished contributions in the following categories:
- The Struggle for democracy.
- Building democracy and Human relations.
- Nation building.
- Peace and security.
- Journalism, literature, arts, culture sport and music.
- Business and the economy.
- Science, medicine and technological innovation.
- Community service.
This Order can be awarded in three Classes:
- Class 1 – Supreme Counsellor of Order of the Baobab
- Class 2 – Grand Counsellor of the Order of the Baobab
- Class 3 – Counsellor of the Order of the Baobab