NEWCASTLE KZN: Amajuba District honours sport, arts and culture legends

Among the recipients of the night was international wheelchair tennis sensation, Lucas Sithole.

A recipient collects her prize.

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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