The Gold Star for Bravery, post-nominal letters GSB, was instituted by the President of the Republic of South Africa in April 1996.

It was awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress, who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of exceptional bravery in great danger.

[1] The Azanian People's Liberation Army (APLA) was the para-military wing of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC).

[1][2][3] The Gold Star for Bravery, post-nominal letters GSB, was instituted by the President of South Africa in April 1996.

[1][5] The decoration could be awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army who had distinguished themselves during the "struggle" by performing acts of exceptional bravery in great danger.