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Aug 22, 2019

Vernon Berrange

Lawyer in the 1963-1964 Rivonia Trail

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Aug 22, 2019

Durkje Gilfillan-Weidema

Nurse, pathologist, attorney, land rights activist, Land Claims Commissioner, Regional Director of the Legal Resources C...

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Aug 22, 2019

Molefi Nathanael Oliphant

For his excellent contribution to the development of soccer in South Africa and leadership in the successful bid and hos...

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Aug 22, 2019

Nowongile Cynthia Molo

For her outstanding contribution to the development of women through the Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WAA...

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Aug 22, 2019

David Patrick Russell

Born in the late 1930s, Bishop David Patrick Russell became involved in the struggle against apartheid from an early age...

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Aug 22, 2019

Thokozani Mandlenkosi Ernest Nene

For his outstanding contribution in enriching the isiZulu language and culture, and revolutionary invention of a new lex...

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Aug 22, 2019

Raymond Basil van Staden

For his selfless act in saving a person from drowning at Warner Beach outside Durban, van Staden was awarded the Order o...

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Aug 22, 2019

Peter Moonsammy

TIC activist, member of the Communist Party Youth League, UDF and ANC

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Aug 22, 2019

Allan Kirkland Soga

Magistrate, labour bureau agent and a road inspector, journalist, founder and secretary of the Bantu Union, a Cape voter...

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Aug 22, 2019

Hezekiel Sepeng

South African athlete of international stature, who became a Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games Silver Medallist

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Aug 22, 2019

Julius Louis Saks

Pharmacist and Honorary Life President of the South African Optometeric Association

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Aug 22, 2019

Mannie V. S. Pillay

 

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Aug 22, 2019

Peter Papela Nthite

Member of the African National Congress,  chairman of the Sophiatown Youth League and National ANC Youth League secretar...

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Aug 22, 2019

Theophilus Kgosikobo Musi

Teacher

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Aug 22, 2019

Joseph Mpoza

Born in 1926, Joseph Mpoza was shop assistant. He played a leading role in Worcester strikes and trade union campaigns.

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