National Orders by the Secretary to Cabinet in the Presidency and Chancellor of
Orders, Reverend Frank Chikane
25 March 2009
Theme: Hope and Resilience
On Friday 27 March 2009, the President of the Republic of South Africa,
Kgalema Motlanthe, will bestow the National Orders on men and women who through
hope and resilience, have contributed to making a better life for the people of
our country.
The National Orders are the highest awards that our country bestows on its
citizens and foreign nationals who have contributed to our nation's attainment
of democracy, as well as building democracy and human rights.
This will be thirteenth (13th) awards ceremony since the inception of the
New System of National Orders. The National Orders contribute towards unity,
reconciliation and represent the symbolic building of the nation. It is against
this background that the National Orders are held as part of nation building
and consolidating our democracy. Government, through National Orders, seeks to
promote a society based on democratic values, social justice and human
rights.
On behalf of The Presidency, it is my pleasure to announce the names of the
recipients of National Orders Awards.
The National Orders Awards are presented as follows:
The order of the Baobaob in bronze:
1. Masenyeki Priscilla Mokone (Posthumous): For her selfless and courageous
service to her community as an educator, farmer and community worker.
2. Reverend Khoza Elliot Mbuyisa Mgojo: For his contribution to the field of
religion and the pursuit of freedom for all South African citizens.
3. Malethola Maggie Nkwe: For her devotion to the community through serving
those less fortunate.
4. Rashaka Frank Ratshitanga: For his selfless dedication to the struggle
against injustice and his active commitment to the development of South
Africa.
The order of the Baobaob in silver:
1. Irene Menell: For her tireless efforts in community service and the
educational empowerment of black youth.
2. Roelof Petrus (Roelf) Meyer: For his immense contribution in providing
special support in the birth of the new democratic South Africa through
negotiations and ensuring that South Africa has a Constitution that protects
all its citizens.
3. Ethel Normoyle: For her excellent service to society, caring for the
vulnerable and poor members of her community.
4. Cyril Ramaphosa: For his invaluable contribution to the multiparty
negotiations and convening the Constitutional Assembly to draft the new
Constitution during the transition from apartheid to a democratic South
Africa.
5. Aanon Michael Rosholt: For his keen sense of justice; his indelible mark
in fostering black trade unions and pioneering non-racialism in the
workplace.
The order of Luthuli in bronze
1. Jacqueline Daane-van Rensburg: For her courageous stand against the
apartheid government and her tireless campaigning for the liberation of South
Africa on international platforms.
2. Ayesha (Bibi) Dawood: For her courage in fighting, apartheid under
adverse circumstances and the struggle for democracy.
3. Mirriam Hlazo: For her fervent commitment to community service and
upliftment of disadvantaged communities.
4. Nomhlangano Beauty Mkhize: For her outstanding contribution to the fight
for workersâ rights and equality for all citizens.
5. Lydia Komape-Ngwenya: For commitment to workers' rights, the empowerment
of rural women and the liberation of our people.
The order of Luthuli in silver
1. Kader Asmal: For his immense contribution to the liberation struggle, the
South African education system and the environment.
2. Brian Bunting (Posthumous): For his excellent contribution to
anti-apartheid literature and journalism and for his courage in exposing the
evils of apartheid to the world.
3. Tlou Theophilus Cholo: For his selfless sacrifice in the struggle against
apartheid and exceptional leadership in the trade union movement.
4. Denis Theodore Goldberg: For his commitment to the struggle against
apartheid and service to the people of South Africa.
5. James Arnold "Jimmy" la Guma: For his lifetime commitment to the struggle
against apartheid and tireless work serving the interest of workers.
6. Rebecca Makgomo Kekana Masilela: For her inspiring contribution as a
nurturing mother to the exiled cadres who lived in Swaziland during the
struggle.
Order of the Companion - of O R Tambo in bronze
1. Jennifer Davis: For her contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle, the
field of education and commitment to human rights.
Order Of the companions of O R Tambo in Silver
1. Christian Krause: For putting his Christian religion at the service of
justice, freedom and democracy for the oppressed people of South Africa.
2. Sadako Ogata: For her achievement in the eradication of apartheid,
negotiated settlement and contributing to the development of post-apartheid
South Africa and the development of the African continent
3. Marcelino dos Santos: For his contribution in promoting the ideals of a
free and democratic society.
4. Bengt Säve-Söderbergh: For contributing to the elimination of apartheid
and colonialism.
5. Andimba Toivo ya Toivo: For his courageous contribution to the fight for
independence and freedom in South Africa and Namibia.
6. Per Wästberg: For his excellent contribution to the fight against
colonialism in Africa and apartheid in South Africa.
Order of the Companions of O R Tambo in Gold
1. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz: For his contribution to the eradication of
racism, colonialism, apartheid and inequality in human society.
Enquiries:
Sam Matome Bopape
Cell: 082 318 5251
Pheliswa Sebati
Cell: 082 413 4609
For comments please contact:
Thabo Masebe
Presidential Spokesperson
Cell: 082 410 8087
Issued by: The Presidency
25 March 2009
