South Africa

Rassie Erasmus: national honours

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning coach with the Springboks.³

Honours

• Order of Ikhamanga HeldGold · 19 May 2026

  Inspirational leadership in national and international rugby

  Announced by The Presidency on 14 May 2026 and conferred at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, on 19 May 2026.

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Sources

1. The Presidency, Republic of South Africa, The Presidency announces recipients of National Orders (14 May 2026)
2. SAnews (Government Communication and Information System), The Presidency announces recipients of National Orders (15 May 2026)
3. Eyewitness News, Ramaphosa bestows National Orders on Rassie Erasmus, DJ Oskido and Covid-19 experts (19 May 2026)