In a historic event in 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the National Orders at the Sefako Makgatho Guest House in Tshwane. The awards recognized individuals, citizen or noncitizen, for their significant contributions to shaping the nation in various fields, including business, science, medicine, community service, the arts, culture, and sports. Esteemed figures and officials attended the event, and the recipients were acknowledged as national heroes for their selfless acts towards social justice, equality, and human dignity for all.
