President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday invited members of the public to nominate people from all walks of life whom they believe should receive the country’s highest honours‚ the National Orders. They honour South Africans and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed to the achievement of a free‚ united‚ nonracial‚ democratic‚ nonsexist and prosperous South Africa‚ the Presidency said in a statement.“Also honoured are citizens who have sacrificed life and limb to save others and those who have excelled in various fields.”The six orders that are bestowed to deserving recipients are:- The Order of Mendi for Bravery recognises South African citizens who have performed acts of bravery.- The Order of Ikhamanga recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts‚ culture‚ literature‚ music‚ journalism and sport.- The Order of the Baobab recognises South African citizens who have contributed to community service‚ business and economy‚ science‚ medicine and technological innovation.- The Order of Luthuli recognises South African citizens who have contributed to the struggle for democracy‚ nation-building‚ building democracy and human rights‚ justice and peace as well as for the resolution of conflict.- The Order of Mapungubwe recognises South Africans who have excelled and attained exceptional achievement to the benefit of South Africa and beyond.- The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo recognises eminent foreign nationals for friendship shown to South Africa‚ and is therefore an order of peace‚ cooperation and active expression of solidarity and support.Nominations forms are available on The Presidency websiteThe deadline for the 2017 nominations is August 31.TMG Digital..