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PRETORIA - Siya Kolisi, Solomon Popoli Linda, Dr Mfundi Vundla and Peter Tosh.

These are some of the public figures that were awarded National Orders.

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed the awards today in a ceremony at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.

It's the highest awards that South Africa bestows on individuals who've contributed to the advancement of democracy and improving the lives of citizens.