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Thuli Madonsela

South African lawyer · South Africa · Politicians · Born 1962 · age 64

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Professor Thulisile Nomkhosi "Thuli" Madonsela is a South African advocate and professor of law, holding a chair in social justice at Stellenbosch University since January 2018. She served as the Public Protector of South Africa from 19 October 2009 to 14 October 2016.

A life in dates

2019Fellow of the African Academy of SciencesAwardHonorary Doctor of the North-West UniversityAward2018“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

“We make democracy work for all.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

“Integrity is the hidden dimension to ethics.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

“Just do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

“We didn't know if ordinary lunatics or just unstable people on the ground could feel incited to harm me.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

“Through life I have learned that the most important critic whose judgement of my actions matters is my conscience.”In their wordsJuly 2018"Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018)

OkayAfrica 100 WomenAward2016BBC 100 WomenAwardGerman Africa PrizeAward2014Integrity AwardAward1962Born28 September 1962

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  1. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

    Jul 2018, "Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018), Own words

  2. I believe that whatever I do has to resonate with what I believe is my purpose in life.

    Jul 2018, "Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018), Own words

  3. We make democracy work for all.

    Jul 2018, "Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018), Own words

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Awards

Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences2019
Honorary Doctor of the North-West University2019
OkayAfrica 100 Women2018
BBC 100 Women2016
German Africa Prize2016
Integrity Award2014

About this person

Professor Thulisile Nomkhosi "Thuli" Madonsela is a South African advocate and professor of law, holding a chair in social justice at Stellenbosch University since January 2018. She served as the Public Protector of South Africa from 19 October 2009 to 14 October 2016. In 1996, she helped draft the final constitution of South Africa promulgated by then-President Nelson Mandela.

Country
South Africa
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1962 · age 64

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