Complex sentence: The Conspicuous Leadership Star, post-nominal letters CLS, was instituted by the President in April 1996 and could be awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe who have distinguished themselves during The Struggle by distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership.
Split into simpler sentences: The Conspicuous Leadership Star, post-nominal letters CLS, was instituted by the President in April 1996. The decoration could be awarded to veteran cadres of Umkhonto we Sizwe who have distinguished themselves during The Struggle by distinguished conduct and exceptional combat leadership.