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Mbete to receive King Legacy Award

14 January 2016 - 21:07 By TMG Digital
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The Speaker of the National Assembly‚ Baleka Mbete‚ has been elected to be the recipient of the 2016 King Legacy Award‚ Parliament announced on Thursday.

Baleka Mbete at the ANC National General Council on October 11, 2015 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. A number of resolutions were adopted at the ruling party's 4th National General Council, including the introduction of lifestyle audits for public servants.
Baleka Mbete at the ANC National General Council on October 11, 2015 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. A number of resolutions were adopted at the ruling party's 4th National General Council, including the introduction of lifestyle audits for public servants.
Image: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo

In tribute to the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King’s historical work at home and abroad‚ each year the Committee recognises the distinguished leadership and contributions of individuals who have positively impacted the global community.

Mbete will travel to Washington DC to personally receive the King Legacy Award for International Service award. The ceremony will take place in the US capital on Sunday.

The Annual International Salute of the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr has been held annually since 1992. This year marks the Silver (25 years) Anniversary of the International Salute.

Previous recipients of the award include Sheila Sisulu‚ Kofi Annan and Ambassador Adefuye of Nigeria.

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