Connie Chiume, an actress who has acted in numerous television programmes, including Zone 14 and Rhythm City and starred in the award-winning Hollywood movie Black Panther was given the Excellence Award for her contribution to the arts, film and entertainment industry. Bernard Parker, an Ekurhuleni-born soccer star, who\u2019s played for Kaizer Chiefs for the past nine years and has also played for Bafana Bafana, was awarded an Excellence Award for his consistently superb performance.<\/p>\n
In an ultimate move, the council also presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Nelson ‘Teenage’ Dladla, who was its very first recipient.<\/p>
Well known for his exceptional and creative skills on the soccer pitch, Dladla is fondly remembered for his unmatched soccer skills.<\/p>\n His soccer career spanned over 30 years and he continues to transfer his knowledge and skills as a coach in the Mamelodi Sundowns FC junior structures.<\/p>\n The City of Ekurhuleni Council Excellence Award is given to individuals from Ekurhuleni who have performed exceptionally well within their chosen profession.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Metro looks into glitches cutting off callers to call centre<\/a><\/p>\n DEMS firefighters attain international qualification<\/a><\/p>\n \n Council holds these individuals in high regard, hence the acknowledgement of these stars\u2019 efforts.<\/p>\n Speaker of council Alde Patricia Kumalo thanked them for setting a good example for the youth and said their stories are a true testimony that dreams do come true when you pursue them with diligence.<\/p>\n Previous Excellence Award recipients include Sbu Leope, Senzo Kwesta Vilakazi and Nomathemba \u201cThembsie\u201d Matu.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/08GCNMUNICIPALHO_15906-520x390.jpg\")