Receivers of National Orders honoured Madiba: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says those who've been awarded National Orders have honoured and upheld the values Nelson Mandela.
Ramaphosa bestowed National Orders to South Africans and world leaders at a ceremony in Pretoria yesterday.
He say the recipients have defied great odds to make an immense contribution in various spheres of life.
Ramaphosa dedicated the day to the memory of Madiba.
"In whatever area they have applied themselves - each of the recipients have honoured and upheld the values to which Nelson Mandela dedicated his work and his entire life," Ramaphosa said.
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Among those who received National Orders yesterday include Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Musician, Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse; cricketer, Hashim Amla; and actress Lillian Dube.