Lucas Radebe
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"Lucas Valeriu Ntuba Radebe" is a former Leeds United F.C./Leeds United and South African football (soccer)/football player, playing primarily as a centre back.

He began playing in South Africa with Kaizer Chiefs, before transferring to Leeds United, where he played 200 matches for the Yorkshire side. During his spells at these clubs, he picked up the nicknames "Rhoo" and "The Chief". He became captain of Leeds United and also of the South Africa national football team/South African national team, most notably at World Cup 2002. Nelson Mandela said of Radebe: "This is my hero."

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It's so great to be honoured by your country in this way. It sends a message that if you sacrifice and have courage and commitment, you can have a positive impact in your society. The brave acts and great contributions by some of the people here show that we live in a nation that still cares and respects those who are selfless.

Our leaders should also do more to create a safer and secure environment by not only paying lip service to their policies on gun trading.

This is indeed the greatest award for one to receive. It shows that the contribution I have made to my country was appreciated.

Illegal arms dealings, just like drug-trafficking, has the most devastating effects on the lives of most vulnerable members of society.