Leanne Manas celebrated as she receives the French National Order of Merit
The talented broadcaster received the award from the French Emabassy.
Local resident, and legendary TV presenter, Leanne Manas does the country proud as she accepted the Knight of the French National Order of Merit.
She received the award, given to her by the French embassy on May 17, as they recognised her contributions to media and journalism as well as her humanitarian work with refugees.
In a tweet, she thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the honour and she said she was truly humbled.
Thank you Ambassador for the honour and to President @EmmanuelMacron. I am truly humbled by this incredible accolade 🙏🇫🇷🇿🇦 https://t.co/OXz5JTdhnb
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) May 18, 2022
Since the news of receiving the award, many have congratulated her on Twitter on this great feat and the work she has done to achieve this recognition.
In other tweets, the embassy that bestowed her the honour and a few news outlets have come forward to congratulate the talented broadcaster for this achievement.
Here are some of the tweets:
Yesterday, @LeanneManas has been awarded by the French National Order of Merit for her contribution for media and journalism and her humanitarian work with refugees. 🎊🛡️
Congratulations! @MorningLiveSABC@NelsonMandela pic.twitter.com/IS49Oid9E2— Aurélien Lechevallier (@lechevallierAS) May 18, 2022
A BIG congratulations to our very own @LeanneManas who was bestowed the the award of Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the French National Order of Merit) by @FrenchEmbassyZA on behalf of President @EmmanuelMacron yesterday.#MorningLive#SABCNews pic.twitter.com/eUeCFPgb0C
— MorningLiveSABC (@MorningLiveSABC) May 18, 2022
Our colleague, sister and friend @leannemanas was honoured with the Knight of the French National Order of Merit by the French embassy. you’ve made all of us proud to be associated with you. @LumkoJimlongo @SakinaKamwendo. @DeidreUren pic.twitter.com/8MdJzcH2rD
— mzwandile mbeje (@mzwaimbeje) May 17, 2022
Congratulations to @LeanneManas – Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite – Award presented to her by the French Govt. Well deserved. @FranceJoburg @FrenchEmbassyZA pic.twitter.com/MkvHCWKVym
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 17, 2022
The Northcliff Melville Times looks forward to its one-on-one interview with this extraordinary broadcaster and humanitarian.
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