South Africa

Salim Abdool Karim: national honours

Medical scientist known for HIV, TB and COVID-19 research.¹

Honours

• Order of Mapungubwe HeldGold · 19 May 2026

  Contribution to medical science and public health

  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)