Ramaphosa salutes National Orders Honorees contributions [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised recipients of the 2026 National Orders for advancing democracy and nation-building in South Africa. Speaking in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said the honorees have contributed greatly to arts, science, medicine, education and human rights. Ramaphosa noted that the vision of equality, justice and dignity dates back generations. He added that the country’s democratic Constitution became the foundation built by patriots and heroes who shaped modern South Africa: