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BENJAMIN BUTLER

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestows National Orders, placing a distinct emphasis on honouring musicians

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…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
The founding speaker of South Africa’s first democratic parliament, Frene Ginwala, has died, two weeks after suffering a stroke. (SA Gov Flickr)
ANC

Founding speaker of parliament Frene Ginwala has died

Ginwala served the ANC and the anti-apartheid struggle in exile for three decades

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
Gospel singer Rebecca Malope receives her National Order from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
ANTHONY DYKES

Ramaphosa presents national orders to friends of democracy and South Africa

On Thursday the president honoured ​​South Africans and eminent foreign nationals with the highest award the country offers

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
Madikizela-Mandela’s official Category 1 funeral will also be held at Orlando Stadium on April 14.
BRANDFORT

All eyes on Orlando Stadium for Mam’ Winnie’s official memorial service

Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2 at the age of 81 after a long illness.

  • Jenni Evans
1 min read