NEWCASTLE KZN: Amajuba District honours sport, arts and culture legends
Among the recipients of the night was international wheelchair tennis sensation, Lucas Sithole.
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At its first ever Amajuba Sports, Arts and Culture Legendary Awards, the Amajuba District Municipality sought to acknowledge, recognise and honour those who made a meaningful contribution in their respective fields.
The awards took place at Blackrock Casino at the end of May and was hosted by the ADM in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Sports and Recreation.
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Here is the full list of the award recipients:
Non living legends
- Thembinkosi Mazibuko Samson
- Vincent Skhosana Makhosini
- Sizwe Motaung
- Sipho Petros Mpanza
Living legends – Sport
- Sam Tshabalala
- Muzikayise Geofrey Jabulani Nkosi
- Nkosingiphile Christina Masondo
- Dennis Maduna
- Vusi Ephraim Madlala
- Muzikayise Godfrey Nkosi
- Vusumuzi Moses Madlala
- Nhlanhla Hadebe
Living legends – Arts and Culture
- Sizani Miya
- Bongani ‘Khazozo’ Makhaza
- Vikinduku Victor Makhaza
- Welcome Zenzo Buthelezi
- Thoko Alexina Hadebe
- Philani Tutu Ndlozi
Living legends – Artists and athletes with international accolades in Sport
- Delisile Mbatha
- Sipho Cyprian Magwaza
- Lucas Sithole
- Fani ‘Didiza’ Madida
- Helman ‘Ncane’ Mkhalele
Living legends – Artists and athletes with international accolades in Arts and Culture
- Mandlenkosi ‘Evergreen’ Ngwenya
- Siphiwe Innocent Xulu
- Oscar V Kubheka
- Lungisani Maphisa
- Sifiso Idian Mngomezulu
- Thulani Timothy Phakathi
- Nhlanhla Abner Mahlaba
Lifetime Achievement – Sport
Qhina Mazibuko
Lifetime Achievement – Arts and Culture
HRH Princess Thembi kaBhekuzulu
In his speech to the award recipients, ADM Mayor, Dr Musa Ngubane said he firmly believed sport, arts and culture had the potential to change lives for the better, and he urged those in attendance to share their stories.
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*All photos supplied by the Amajuba District Municipality’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Sbonelo Cebekulu.
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