President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, will this Thursday, 25 April 2019, bestow the 2019 National Orders Awards on distinguished local citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have played a momentous role towards building a free and peaceful democratic South Africa and improving the lives of South Africans in various ways.

The National Orders are the highest awards that South Africa bestows, through the President of the Republic, upon citizens and members of the international community who have contributed meaningfully towards making the country a free democratic and successful nation, united in its diversity.

During the ceremony, President Ramaphosa will bestow the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo to the deserving recipients.

Details of the ceremony are as follows:
Date:    Thursday, 25 April 2018
Time:   10h00 (Media to arrive at 08h00 for the Ceremony)
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria

Members of the media interested in covering the ceremony are requested to immediately send their names, ID/Passport numbers and media house to Tsakane Khambane on Tsakane@presidency.gov.za or 082 084 5566 by no later than 10:00 on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 .

DRESS CODE: Members of the media are kindly requested to dress formal in suits or traditional attire. No jeans and takkies will be allowed.

Enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President, on 072 854 5707

Issued by GCIS on behalf of The Presidency
Pretoria
24 April 2019