Advisory: President Thabo Mbeki to Award National Orders, 9 June 2004

President Thabo Mbeki will award the fourth round of National Orders on 16 June 2004. The ceremony will be held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The following orders will be awarded:

The Order of Baobab

This Order is awarded to South African citizens for distinguished service. The service awarded is well above and beyond the ordinary call of duty. It is an award for exceptional and distinguished service.

The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo

This Order is awarded to foreign nationals (Heads of State and Government) and other foreign dignitaries. It is to be awarded for friendship shown to South Africa. It is an order of peace, co-operation and active expression of solidarity and support.

The Order of Luthuli

The Order is awarded to South Africans who have made a meaningful contribution to the struggle for democracy, human rights, nation-building, justice and peace, and conflict resolution.

Date: 16 June 2004 (Youth Day)
Venue: Amphitheatre, Union Buildings, Pretoria

NB: Members of the media are requested to submit their names and ID numbers for accreditation purposes by Monday, 14 June 2004.

RSVP: Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799 or
E-mail: harold@gcis.gov.za

Enquiries:
Bheki Khumalo
Cell: 083 256 9133

David Hlabane
Cell: 082 561 9428

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
9 June 2004