Leonard Slabbert was awarded the Mendi Decoration for Bravery ( since renamed Order of Mendi for Bravery ) ( Silver ) on 30 November 2003 .
Leonard Slabbert used a boat to rescue the survivors .
Leonard Slabbert , who used a boat to rescue the survivors , was awarded the Mendi Decoration for Bravery ( since renamed Order of Mendi for Bravery ) ( Silver ) on 30 November 2003 .