3 South Africans bag the Order of Mendi

Three people were awarded the Order of Mendi at the National Order Awards.

The ceremony was held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The prestigious awards are bestowed upon outstanding citizens with a positive impact on the country.

#NationalOrders | President Cyril Ramaphosa will bestow on deserving recipients the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe and the Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo. pic.twitter.com/HUdydgxb0i

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) April 28, 2023

The Order of Mendi, in particular, is a bravery award.

On Friday, it was awarded to sister Mary Ellen Taller, Kgomotso Thomas, and posthumously to taxi conductor Denver Kock who died saving five commuters from a burning vehicle.

The director general in The Presidency Phindile Baleni explained: “The Order of Mendi for bravery in silver is hereby bestowed on Mr Kgomotso Thomas. The order is bestowed on his heroic rescue of two young people from drowning while paying the ultimate price.”

-EWN

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