By Akani Nkuna
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday honoured distinguished South Africans and foreign nationals with National Orders in recognition of their contributions to nation-building, democracy and social progress, describing their achievements as integral to strengthening the country’s constitutional values.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria, Ramaphosa bestowed the country’s highest honours on prominent figures across fields including arts, science, sport and medicine.
“By equal measure, these men and women who are today being bestowed with the highest accolade this country can give, are also a mirror of society. Their life works and their achievements reflect those same values we hold dear and that continue to guide us along our journey as people,” Ramaphosa said.
The awards recognised recipients for their contributions to democracy and nation-building through various fields of endeavour. The president conferred the Orders of Mendi for Bravery, Ikhamanga, Baobab, Luthuli, Mapungubwe
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