Professor Vukosi Marivate of the University of Pretoria says the National Orders are tied to the nation’s history, values, and democratic journey.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Tuesday, bestow National Orders on distinguished South Africans and foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to the country’s democracy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday morning bestow National Orders on distinguished South Africans and foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to the country’s democracy. https://t.co/M0soW4rIZi pic.twitter.com/344sy2oAhm

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The National Orders will take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

Professor Marivate says the recognition is an honour.

“When I got the letter from the Presidency, even now, I think it’s what, three or four days later, it feels unreal. You feel like, are you worthy? You think, do I deserve it or who else? There are so many people that we tend to work with in our area. Also seeing the other awardees, I’m very honoured to be in the same category as Professor Karim and Professor Olivera, where during COVID, all of us were doing our part in trying to use data and information to help the public as much as possible,” says Prof. Marivate.

| Arrival of distinguished guests to the National Orders Awards ceremony, the highest awards our nation bestows. These honors celebrate those who have advanced democracy and made a lasting impact on the lives of South Africans. #NationalOrders2026 #GovZAUpdates pic.twitter.com/SFxwvBfSPE

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) May 19, 2026

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