G D Robert Govender, an Indian–origin journalist in South Africa was honoured with V K Krishna Menon Award 2019 in United Kingdom for his contribution as pioneer of decolonised journalism.

• He became first person to be honoured with this award posthumously.
• The award was given by ‘V K Krishna Menon Institute’ on 123^rd birth anniversary of renowned Indian diplomat and politician V K Krishna Menon.

K K Krishna Menon was India’s first High Commissioner to Britain (United Kingdom). He served as Defence Minister of India from April 1957 to October 1962. He holds the record for longest speech (8 hours) before UN Security Council (UNSC) while defending India’s sovereignty over Kashmir.