{"id":47627,"date":"2023-12-06T18:03:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/city-of-cape-town-recognises-south-africans-for-their-remarkable-role-in-society-20231206\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:58:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:58:04","slug":"city-of-cape-town-recognises-south-africans-for-their-remarkable-role-in-society-20231206","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/city-of-cape-town-recognises-south-africans-for-their-remarkable-role-in-society-20231206\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Cape Town recognises South Africans for their remarkable role in society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Several South Africans were awarded Civic Honours for their role in society around Cape Town and the world during a ceremony held at the City of Cape Town Council Chambers earlier today (Wednesday).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It was the first time in twelve years that the Civic Honours were awarded in Cape Town.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recipients included Albie Sachs, Athol Fugard, Basil D\u2019Oliveira, Bennie Rabinowitz, Brenda Fassie, Breyten Breytenbach, Desiree Ellis, AG \u201cSailor\u201d Malan, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Jonathan Butler, Pieter-Dirk Uys, Krotoa, and Dr Thabo Makgoba.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Nine recipients also received the Mayor\u2019s Medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accolade recognises people or associations serving a community with dedication and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was awarded to Friends of Mostert\u2019s Mill; Tracey Chambers, and Tracey Gilmore, Danny Diliberto, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Busy Bees Rugby Club, Hank Lith, Zo\u00eb Prinsloo, Volunteer Wildfire Services and Athol Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says he wants to recognise the remarkable impact the recipients have made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday is about recognising the contributions of some truly remarkable people \u2013 whether a living person or in memory of someone who has passed away \u2013 and to reflect on their achievements and the impact they\u2019ve made in society. We express our deepest admiration and gratitude to them all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder of Gift of the Givers Imtiaz Sooliman says he accepts the award on behalf of all people rendering a service in the country and to South Africans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honoured that I am not from Cape Town and they recognise me. To be recognised with all the quality of people who have come here, it\u2019s great South Africans. I would like to remember all those people who were not called here. I want to recognise my family, 35 years of sacrifice from them and my teams who work 365 days a year and never complain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Banyana Banyana player and team captain Desiree Ellis, who now coaches the team, says she feels blessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_657d68d5\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AWARS\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10118\/c1f42448452f4dddb134f9d7a903e122.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/c4a87e04ef0f4623aade7569cc4d6d2e.jpg\" title=\"Desiree Ellis (Banyana Banyana coach) received Civic Honours. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Desiree Ellis (Banyana Banyana coach) received Civic Honours. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"civic awards\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10117\/79f43199b30c40299354bcf39fceb25b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/b3493f07ce284d71b7feb433c9883127.jpg\" title=\"Breyten Breytenbach was recognised for his contributions to literature.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Breyten Breytenbach was recognised for his contributions to literature.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AWARDS\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10117\/75294a1469cf49dda4c71dd2ed50e83b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/13d57427bf784d5199e06eb78e9b61c1.jpg\" title=\"Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba receives Civic Honours. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba receives Civic Honours. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"awards\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10117\/ab6852d8cb2b4f999806e27b7e230938.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d9d3cd52dcda4950a23e196a6586df50.jpg\" title=\"Danny Diliberto (Ladles of Love) was awarded with a Mayor's Medal\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Danny Diliberto (Ladles of Love) was awarded with a Mayor\u2019s Medal<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">People\u2019s Post<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am truly grateful and blessed to get this award. Even though I don\u2019t live in Cape Town, I am Capetonian. It\u2019s through the hard work of the players and the staff of Banyana, but everyone involved in women\u2019s football. Not just women\u2019s football, but women in sport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving the mayor\u2019s medal, Ladles of Love founder Danny Diliberto says: \u201cWe don\u2019t do it for recognition, but it\u2019s always great to be recognised. I receive this more for everyone. Ladles of Love has achieved what it has because of the power of collaboration. 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