Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has called on the public to submit their nominations for the annual Ubuntu Awards.
South Africans are invited to nominate ordinary individuals and organisations whom through excellence, creativity, social responsibility and patriotism have distinguished themselves as global brand ambassadors that South Africa can be proud of.
Nominations can be submitted online via www.ubuntuawards.com. The deadline is 20 January 2016.
The event is aimed at recognising South African industry leaders and eminent persons for their distinguished service and contribution, said the department.
Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will host the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday, 13 February 2016.
Previous award winners include the former South African Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Billy Modise and the late South African liberation struggle stalwart and diplomat, Mme Ruth Mompati, the South African ace swimmer who is an Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games champion, Chad le Clos and the internationally recognised and highly respected South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. - SAnews.gov.za
