# The Presidency has called on all South Africans to nominate outstanding citizens and eminent foreign nationals for the national orders. These highest awards recognise exceptional contributions in areas such as democracy, human rights, arts, science, business, and acts of bravery. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says nominations for the order of Mapungubwe, Baobab, Luthuli, Ikhamanga, Companions of OR Tambo, and Mendi close on 31 August.
South Africans called to nominate heroes for national orders