Order of the Baobab
Bronze
- Elizabeth Abrahams
- Thelma Henderson
- Eva Mokoka
- Clara Basenjeng Masinga
- Adelle Searll (1944 - 1998)
Silver
- Hamilton Mvumelwano Dandala
- Ian Haggie (1917 - 2002)
- Noria Mabasa
- Yvonne Muthien
- Stuart Saunders
Gold
- Arthur Chaskalson
- Marinus Daling (1948 - 2002)
- Tamsanqa Kambule
- Moses Mabhida (1923 - 1986)
- Ismail Mahomed (1930 - 2000)
- Sam Motsuenyane
- Friedel Sellschop (1930 - 2002)
- Mark Shope (1918 - 1998)
- Adelaide Tambo
- Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
- Kenneth David Kaunda
- Olof Palme (1927 - 1986)
Order of Mapungubwe
Bronze
- Peter Beighton
- Hamilton Naki
Gold
- Allan M. Cormack (1924 - 1998)
- Frederik Willem de Klerk
- Basil Schonland (1896 - 1972)
Platinum
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Speeches and media releases
- Pres Mbeki: Presentation of National Orders, 10 December
- Pres Mbeki ushers in new era in National Orders, 5 December
- Pres Mbeki awards National Orders on 10 December, 4 December
- Briefing to media on National Orders on 5 December, 4 December
