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Question 1

When were Mapungubwe and K2 proclaimed a National Monument?

Answer 1

Mapungubwe and K2 were proclaimed a National Monument in the early 1980s.

Question 2

What did Mapungubwe and K2 become part of, and when was the area declared a World Heritage Site?

Answer 2

Mapungubwe and K2 now form part of the Mapungubwe National Park, and the park was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003.

Question 3

Why was Mapungubwe National Park declared a World Heritage Site?

Answer 3

Mapungubwe National Park was declared a World Heritage Site because it is a place of outstanding value to mankind due to its rich history.

Question 4

When was the Order of Mapungubwe introduced, and by whom?

Answer 4

The Order of Mapungubwe was introduced as a national order by President Thabo Mbeki in 2002.

Question 5

Who was the first person to receive the Order of Mapungubwe?

Answer 5

The first person to receive the Order of Mapungubwe was Nelson Mandela.

Question 6

What is depicted on the badge of the Order of Mapungubwe?

Answer 6

On the badge of the Order of Mapungubwe, there is a golden rhinoceros with the sun rising above Mapungubwe Hill in the background. There is also a beadwork pattern, the sides are edged with royal sceptres, and in the middle, there is molten gold flowing down to a red furnace.

Additional elements on the badge.

Question 7

What else appears on the back of the badge of the Order of Mapungubwe?

Answer 7

The South African coat of arms appears on the back of the badge of the Order of Mapungubwe.

Additional information about the back of the badge.