Complex sentence: The Star for Conspicuous Leadership, post-nominal letters SCL, was instituted by the President in April 1996, for award to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army for distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership during The Struggle.
Split into simpler sentences: The Star for Conspicuous Leadership, post-nominal letters SCL, was instituted by the President in April 1996. The decoration could be awarded to veteran cadres of the Azanian People's Liberation Army for distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership during The Struggle.