The Order of the Star of South Africa was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975 . The decorations of the order were awarded by the State President and , from 1994 , the President of South Africa to general and flag officers of the South African Defence Force for services concerning national defence and security . It replaced the Star of South Africa decoration of 1952 . A civilian division was added in 1978
Star of South Africa
Star of South Africa (1952)
Order of the Star of South Africa