The Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo is a South African honour. It was instituted on 6 December 2002, and is granted by the president of South Africa, to foreign citizens who have promoted South African interests and aspirations through co-operation. solidarity, and support. The order has three classes:
- Supreme Companion of OR Tambo (Gold), for heads of state and, in special cases, heads of government,
- Grand Companion of OR Tambo (Silver), for heads of government, ministers of state, supreme court judges, presidents of legislatures, secretaries of state, ambassadors, commanders-in-chief et al.,
- Companion of OR Tambo (Bronze), for legislators, envoys, senior military officers et al.
The order is named after the late Oliver Tambo, who was the African National Congress's president-in-exile for many years.
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