Conspicuous Leadership Star

The Conspicuous Leadership Star, post-nominal letters CLS, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996. It was awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the military wing of the African National Congress, who have distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership.

Conspicuous Leadership Star
TypeMilitary decoration for bravery
Awarded forDistinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership
Country  South Africa
Presented bythe President
EligibilityUmkhonto we Sizwe cadres
Post-nominalsCLS
Campaign(s)The "struggle"
StatusDiscontinued in 2003
Established1996
Ribbon bar
MK 1996 & SANDF post-2002 orders of wear
Next (higher)
MK precedence:
  • Star for Bravery in Silver
SANDF precedence:
  • Pro Merito Decoration
Next (lower)
SANDF succession:
  • Star for Conspicuous Leadership
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