Vivian Reddy received the coveted KwaZulu-Natal Lifetime Achievement Award. He is seen with his wife, Sorisha Naidoo.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli honours Vivian Reddy and Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu for their significant contributions to business and social cohesion in the province.

Reddy, the executive chairperson of Edison Corporation and Ramlutchman, president of the Sivananda World Peace Foundation, were recognised at the prestigious Premier’s Excellence Awards, held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Friday.

The awards recognise public servants and stakeholders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty by delivering quality services, driving innovation, and contributing toward building a capable, ethical, and developmental state that responds effectively to community needs.

The event was attended by more than 1,000 guests, including leaders from government, business, civil society, traditional leadership and the broader community.