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This year’s National Orders ceremony forms part of celebrating South Africa’s 25 years of democracy and freedom.

Director-General in The Presidency, Dr Cassius Lubisi,told Vuk’uzenzele that the country continues to recognise people for the various roles they have played in changing the nation and the world for the better.  

A 10-year-old deaf boy who died saving another child posthumously received a National Order, the Order of Mendi for Bravery in Silver.

The National Orders are the highest awards that South Africa bestows and are presented annually by the President of South Africa.

Good Green Deeds

Good Green Deeds

The future of the children from a Limpopo village is shining brighter, thanks to a better school.

Pupils of the Divhani Crèche and School of Excellence in Makhado’s Divhani village have received a newly renovated early childhood development (ECD) centre.

Community members of villages within the Bushbuckridge area are happy about their new library.

The Bushbuckridge library is said to boost knowledge, literacy and academic skills in the area.

The library is a project of the provincial Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation. It also aims to keep young people away from social ills such as drug abuse and crime.

A group of Kimberley learners earned gold at the Special Olympics, proving that will and determination can help you conquer challenges and reach for the stars.

A special schools’ team from the Northern Cape overcame great odds to become world champions at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in March. Playing against teams from some of the world’s best footballing nations, the Northern Cape unified football team triumphed, winning 4-1 in the final against Spain.

Many more motorists around the world will be driving Nissan vehicles produced in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated over the Japanese automotive giant’s announcement of a R3 billion investment at its Rosslyn plant in the capital.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is working hard to restore the dignity of all South Africans through the Land Reform Programme.

“As government, we want to restore human dignity. We must be at the forefront of transformation,” the Deputy President said at a land handover ceremony in Seoding, Northern Cape, recently.