veterans for receiving South Africaâs highest awards
27 March 2009
Under the theme of hope and resilience, today the President of the Republic
of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe, bestowed upon the citizens of South Africa
the national orders on men and women who contributed immensely to the
development of our country and its people.
The national orders are the highest awards that our country bestows on its
citizens and foreign nationals who have contributed to our nationâs attainment
of democracy, as well as building democracy and human rights.
Limpopo Premier Mr Cassel Mathale congratulated all the recipients of the
awards, but singled out three distinguished Limpopo veterans and stalwarts who
distinguished themselves in the struggle for justice, democracy, human rights
and development. These recipients include: Mr Tlou Theophilus (TT) Cholo,
member of Limpopo Provincial Legislature (MPL), for his selfless sacrifice in
the struggle against apartheid and exceptional leadership in the trade union
movement (Order of Luthuli in silver). Mr Rashaka Frank Ratshitanga, member of
Limpopo Provincial Legislature (MPL), for his selfless dedication to the
struggle against injustice and his active commitment to the development of
South Africa (Order of the Baobab in bronze). The other veteran to receive the
award is Mme Lydia Komape-Ngwenya, Member of Parliament (MP), for her
commitment to workersâ rights, the empowerment of rural women and the
liberation of our people (Order of Luthuli in bronze).
âThese veterans and stalwarts represent the finest qualities in our
liberation struggle. It is through their sacrifices and endeavours that today
we can talk about freedom and democracy. Limpopo province is proud to have
produced these luminaries and we are certain that their names will remain
forever listed in the annals of our historyâ, said Limpopo Premier Cassel
Mathale.
For more information contact:
Mogale Nchabeleng
Cell: 072 632 8984
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Limpopo Provincial Government
27 March 2009
Source: Limpopo Provincial Government (http://www.limpopo.gov.za)
