{"id":2820,"date":"2026-05-18T17:28:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=183516"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:28:24","slug":"dr-trevor-jones-will-receive-the-prestigious-order-of-ikhamanga-in-silver-from-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-tues-19th-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/dr-trevor-jones-will-receive-the-prestigious-order-of-ikhamanga-in-silver-from-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-tues-19th-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Trevor Jones Will Receive the Prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver From President Cyril Ramaphosa On Tues 19th May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South African-born film composer&nbsp;Dr Trevor Jones&nbsp;will receive the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President&nbsp;Cyril Ramaphosa&nbsp;at the National Orders ceremony taking place in Pretoria on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Presidency announced that Dr Jones is being recognised for his&nbsp;\u201ccontribution to musical arts and cinema through his composition of highly acclaimed scores for internationally successful films, and for opening his home in London as a place of refuge for many comrades of the liberation movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Born in Cape Town, Dr Jones has enjoyed one of the most distinguished international careers ever achieved by a South African composer. After leaving South Africa during apartheid, he studied at London\u2019s Royal Academy of Music before becoming one of Hollywood and Europe\u2019s leading film composers.<\/p>\n<p>His body of work includes acclaimed scores for films such as&nbsp;The Last of the Mohicans,&nbsp;In the Name of the Father,&nbsp;Notting Hill,&nbsp;Mississippi Burning&nbsp;and&nbsp;Labyrinth.<\/p>\n<p>Over several decades, his music has helped shape some of cinema\u2019s most memorable moments while flying the South African flag on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>The National Orders are South Africa\u2019s highest honours, awarded to citizens and distinguished foreign nationals who have made exceptional contributions in fields including arts, science, sport, democracy and public service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other 2026 recipients across the various National Orders include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Order of Ikhamanga:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rassie Erasmus,&nbsp;Wouter Kellerman,&nbsp;Jonathan Butler,&nbsp;Oskido,&nbsp;Todd Matshikiza,&nbsp;Kippie Moeketsi,&nbsp;Dalene Matthee&nbsp;and&nbsp;Samuel Mhangwani.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order of the Baobab:<\/strong>&nbsp;Chabani Noel Manganyi,&nbsp;Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.<\/li>\n<li>Order of Luthuli:&nbsp;Jack Simons,&nbsp;Ray Alexander Simons,&nbsp;Mmagauta Molefe&nbsp;and&nbsp;Adele Kirsten.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order of Mapungubwe:&nbsp;<\/strong>Tulio de Oliveira,&nbsp;Salim Abdool Karim,&nbsp;Vukosi Marivate&nbsp;and&nbsp;Karen Sliwa-Hahnle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order of the Companions of OR Tambo:<\/strong>&nbsp;Teresa Hillary Clarke,&nbsp;Pierre Magnee&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cherif Keita.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183517\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=183517\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183517 size-large lazyload\" alt width=\"957\" height=\"1250\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-J-957x1250.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-J-957x1250.png 957w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-J-478x625.png.pagespeed.ic.uSDvQfGC6_.png 478w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-J-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-J-768x1003.png 768w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-J-scaled.png 784w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 957px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 957\/1250;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr Trevor Jones. Photo: Martin Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The awards ceremony will honour South Africans and international allies whose contributions have had a lasting impact on democracy, culture, science, education and social justice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183518\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=183518\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183518 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TREV-MOVIE-POSTER-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-scaled.png.pagespeed.ic.L7Y8XLjHcd.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-625x625.png.pagespeed.ic.2hiIbV1TH_.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-300x300.png.pagespeed.ic.tIHWavMaPc.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-768x768.png.pagespeed.ic.zBZxmAmKUG.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-80x80.png.pagespeed.ic.ou-Zht_O2W.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xTREV-MOVIE-POSTER-45x45.png.pagespeed.ic.l4CvnOVGRu.jpg 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Select Film Posters -Dr Jones composed the music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Dr Trevor Jones will receive the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tues 19th May<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Trevor Jones Carte Blanche Interview\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ufk2V2HOAIA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/Dr Trevor Jones will receive the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tues 19th May\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/martinmyersct.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dr Trevor Jones will receive the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tues 19th May<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TripleMEntSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/TripleMEntSA<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TripleMentSa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TripleMentSa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/dr-trevor-jones-will-receive-the-prestigious-order-of-ikhamanga-in-silver-from-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-tues-19th-may\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/dr-trevor-jones-will-receive-the-prestigious-order-of-ikhamanga-in-silver-from-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-tues-19th-may\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African-born film composer&nbsp;Dr Trevor Jones&nbsp;will receive the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President&nbsp;Cyril Ramaphosa&nbsp;at the National Orders ceremony taking place in Pretoria on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. 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