by Thinus Ferreira
Veteran TV producer Mfundi Vundla (76) who created Generations: The Legacy, will receive the Order of Ikhamanga in silver from South Africa's presidency on 28 April for his work on the long-running SABC1 weekday prime-time soap opera.
The Order of Ikhamanga is a National Order granted by the country's president for achievements in arts and culture, journalism, sports, literature and music.
"Generations: The Legacy is proud to celebrate and congratulate our creator, Mfundi Vundla, being bestowed the Order of Ikhamanga in silver in recognition of his contribution to the arts and culture in South Africa," Morula Pictures says in a statement.
"Since the dawn of democracy Mfundi Vundla has been a stalwart and consistent creator of impactful stories that have shaped the aspirations and hopes of South Africans."
"His immense contributions a pioneer of uniquely South African soapies is being duly recognised and as Generations: The Legacy we cannot be prouder to be associated with such an iconic figure in the history of arts and culture," the production company says.
Recipients including Mfundi Vundla will receive their honours on 28 April 2023.
