Most of this year’s recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport, were musicians
On Thursday the president honoured South Africans and eminent foreign nationals with the highest award the country offers
In absentia, the president honoured Winnie Madikizela-Mandela with the National Order of Luthuli in Pretoria on Thursday.
President Jacob Zuma has presented national orders to those whose outstanding work has benefited South Africa.
A total of 54 people will receive national orders from President Jacob Zuma in a ceremony themed "South Africa: A better place to live in".