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President Jacob Zuma paid tribute to "outstanding" South African citizens and foreign nationals by awarding them with national orders at the presidential guesthouse in Pretoria yesterday.
He said he was proud to honour individuals who walked the extra mile to improve the lot of humanity and who have contributed in elevating South Africa to great heights among other nations."
Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos, football legend Kaizer Motaung and Lead SA activist Yusuf Abramjee were on the list of recipients.
United States civil rights activist Jesse Jackson was also on the list of activists, politicians, musicians, and scientists who were honoured at the ceremony.
