South African President Ramaphosa, announces 2018 National awards.

The Office of the President says it is all systems go for this year’s National orders to be awarded to those who continue to make an immense contribution to the country.

The awards will be handed over by President Cyril Ramaphosa next week Saturday at the Union Buildings.

Chancellor of the National Orders and Director General in the Presidency, Cassius Lubisi says immediate past president of Liberia Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf is among the four former African presidents recipients.

National orders are the highest awards that our country bestows on our citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed to the advancement of democracy and who have made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.