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".

The Aglican Archbishop of Cape Town has praised the late Frederik Van Zyl Slabber for his role in South Africa’s peaceful transition to democracy.

Former opposition leader and political analyst Frederik van Zyl Slabbert died at home in Johannesburg on Friday, his daughter said.

Former opposition leader Frederick van Zyl Slabbert was receiving treatment at the Milpark hospital in Johannesburg and was recovering.

Former opposition leader Frederik van Zyl Slabbert has been admitted to the hospital, reportedly with a serious liver illness.