Dr Kaizer Motaung’s emotional response to Lifetime Achievement Award
Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung has responded to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 23rd Oliver Top Empowerment Awards ceremony on Thursday evening at Empire Conference and Events Venue, Johannesburg.
Motaung Senior couldn’t attend the ceremony, so his son Bobby Motaung received the award on his behalf.
The awards ceremony is held annually. The significance of the award is to recognise South Africans who demonstrate vision, leadership, and action for empowerment and transformation.
In previous award ceremonies, the accolade has been given to other high-profile people who make a difference. This includes President Cyril Ramaphosa, former president Thabo Mbeki, the late Dr Richard Maponya, the late Mary Twala, Trevor Manuel, Naledi Pandor, Dr Anna Mokgokong, Dr Matthews Phosa, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and Prof. Thuli Madonsela.
DR. KAIZER MOTAUNG ON GETTING A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
“I am extremely honoured to have this illustrious award bestowed on me,” said Motaung. “And to be held up alongside such august company, people who have made such immense contributions to the positive development of South African society, is a truly proud yet humbling moment for me.
“I wish to express my gratitude to those who deemed me worthy of this accolade. That it also happens to coincide with Mandela Day makes it all the more poignant and meaningful for me.”
“We stand as an example of what can be achieved through establishing strong foundations and creating conditions that are conducive to presenting opportunities for genuine, authentic empowerment. Where the immense latent talent that resides within our borders can be developed to fulfil its full potential. And upon which each subsequent generation should be built and advanced.”
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