Media accreditation call for the 2026 National Orders Awards

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, will on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, bestow the 2026 National Orders Awards on distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.

National Orders are the highest awards that a country, through its President, bestows on its citizens and eminent foreign nationals.

The investiture ceremony will take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION:
Media interested in covering the National Orders Ceremony are kindly requested to submit their accreditation details using the provided form to Makungu@presidency.gov.za and  Ndivhuwo@presidency.gov.za 

DEADLINE FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION:
Thursday, 14 May 2026

Please note that no late submissions will be accepted beyond the stated deadline.

Right of admission is reserved. 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President-
media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria