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National Orders Ceremony President Thabo Mbeki, as the
Patron of the National Orders, will tomorrow, 27 September 2006, bestow National
Orders on outstanding South African citizens at a prestigious event to be held
at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. The event will honour and recognise
South Africans who have accomplished excellence and exceptional achievement to
the benefit of the country and through their acts gave expression to government's
commitment to improve the lives of South Africans in this "Age of Hope".
This will be the eighth ceremony, whereby 28 recipients will be conferred
the country's highest awards. The orders to be awarded on the day are
the following: - Order of Mapungubwe - awarded to South African
citizens for achievements that have impacted internationally and served the interest
of the Republic of South Africa.
- Order Ikhamanga - awarded to
citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts and culture, literature, journalism
and sport.
- Mendi Decoration for Bravery - awarded to South Africans
who have performed acts of bravery, who in the process, would have lost their
lives or may have placed their lives in great danger in their efforts to save
others.
The event will be attended by Chancellor of the National
Orders, Rev Frank Chikane, members of the Advisory Council on National Orders,
recipients and family members, as well as several Cabinet Ministers. List
of recipients for National Orders ceremony: Please find herewith the
names of recipients for tomorrow's National Orders ceremony to be held from 10h00
- 12h00, Wednesday, 27 September. The order of Mendi for bravery in
bronze: Elizabeth Gumede - awarded for bravely contributing to the
struggle against apartheid. Marcel Christian van Rossum - awarded for displaying
an act of bravery and courage by putting his life at risk to save the lives of
drowning children. The order of Mendi in silver: Adolphus
Mvemve (posthumous) - awarded for displaying acts of bravery during the struggle
against apartheid. George Phela (posthumous) - awarded for displaying acts
of bravery and valour by sacrificing his own life to save the lives of a drowning
mother and her child. The order of Mendi for bravery in gold: Benson
Tsele (posthumous) - awarded for his bravery in engaging the Rhodesian army in
military battle for the course of freedom. Bhambatha Ka Mancinza Zondi
(posthumous) - awarded for his bravery in leading a rebellion against the repressive
laws of the colonialist government and for laying down his life for the cause
of justice. The order of Ikhamanga in bronze: Christian Ashley-Botha
- awarded for outstanding contribution in the field of choral music in South Africa.
Matlhaela Michael Masote - awarded for outstanding contribution to the
development of youth orchestras and choral music in the classical genre in South
Africa. Oscar Pistorius - awarded for inspiring achievements in the field
of athletics and contributing to the well-being of disabled people in Africa.
Sibusiso Vilane - awarded for inspiring and excellent achievement in the
field of mountaineering. Herbert Woodhouse - awarded for outstanding achievement
in and contributing to the field of rock art. The order of Ikhamanga
in silver: Willie Bester - awarded for excellent contribution to the
art of mixed media paintings, canvas assemblages and metal sculptures. Andre
Brink - awarded for excellent contribution to literature and fighting for a just
and democratic society. Yvonne Bryceland (posthumous) - awarded for excellent
achievement in the field of dramatic art. Thandi Klaasen - awarded for
excellent achievement in and contribution to the art of music. Abigail
Kubeka - awarded for excellent achievement in and contribution to the art of music.
Esther Mahlangu - awarded for excellent contribution to the development
of the indigenous Ndebele arts. Dorothy Masuka - awarded for excellent
achievement in and contribution to music composition and performance. Donato
Francisco Mattera - awarded for excellent contribution to literature, achievement
in the field of journalism and striving for democracy and justice in South Africa.
Ryk Neethling - awarded for excellent achievements in the field of swimming.
Roland Schoeman - awarded for excellent achievement in the field of swimming.
George Singh (posthumous) - awarded for excellent contribution to soccer
and to non-racism, non-sexism and justice in sport and society. Canodoise
Daniel Themba (posthumous)) - awarded for excellent achievement in literature,
contributing to the field of journalism and striving for a just and democratic
in South Africa. Alan Stewart Paton (posthumous) - awarded for exceptional
contribution to literature, exposing the apartheid oppression through his work
and fighting for a just and democratic society. Tiyo Soga (posthumous)
- awarded for exceptional contribution to literature and the struggle for social
change. The order of Mapungubwe in silver: Selig Percy Amoils
- awarded for excellence in the field of ophthalmology and for inspiring his colleagues
in the field of science. Patricia Berjak - awarded for excellent achievements
in and contributing to the understanding of seed science. Lionel Opie -
awarded for excellent contribution to the knowledge of and achievement in the
field of cardiology. NB: Members of the media are requested to submit their
names and identity document (ID) numbers for accreditation purposes, by 14h00
today. Participating journalists are advised to arrive at 08h00 for accreditation
purposes. Please bring along press cards and use Government Avenue Entrance. Enquiries: Malerato
Sekha
Tel: (012) 300 5447
Cell: 082 467 8579 Matome Sebelebele
Tel:
(012) 314 23121
Cell: 072 710 1814 Issued by: The Presidency and
Department of Arts and Culture
26 September 2006
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