Podcasts about Thuli Madonsela

Dan Corder’s The Big One is a daily podcast showcasing influential South Africans and their defining moments. Professor Thuli Madonsela is a leading legal scholar and social justice advocate. As Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, former Public Protector, and Law Reform Commissioner, she has been pivotal in shaping South Africa’s democracy. A key architect of the Constitution, she co-authored landmark laws like the Equality Act, Employment Equity Act, and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela believes white racists should be helped to heal so they don't wound others. She joined Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma in conversation after she set the cat among the pigeons with a post on her X account suggesting race supremacists need to be helped to heal from their post-transformation trauma. Madonsela said supremacists need to accept they are not superior to others. “It's not always just about race though, it's [also] about gender. Anybody who was raised in that just because they look a particular way they deserve more than others in a society based on human rights, social justice and acceptance of equality of all human beings, to them it feels like a loss of a right as opposed to loss of an unmerited privilege.” White people should not teach black people to deal with their trauma as they would make wrong assumptions. “White people should help other white people to understand that the ‘loss' is not really a loss as such but changed expectations.” The topic harms white and black people, said Madonsela. “For everyone's sake, in the same way that when it comes to gender we say we need to do ‘man work', we have to do white work and white people have to do white work."

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela believes white racists should be helped to heal so they don't wound others. She joined Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma in conversation after she set the cat among the pigeons with a post on her X account suggesting race supremacists need to be helped to heal from their post-transformation trauma. Madonsela said supremacists need to accept they are not superior to others. “It's not always just about race though, it's [also] about gender. Anybody who was raised in that just because they look a particular way they deserve more than others in a society based on human rights, social justice and acceptance of equality of all human beings, to them it feels like a loss of a right as opposed to loss of an unmerited privilege.” White people should not teach black people to deal with their trauma as they would make wrong assumptions. “White people should help other white people to understand that the ‘loss' is not really a loss as such but changed expectations.” The topic harms white and black people, said Madonsela. “For everyone's sake, in the same way that when it comes to gender we say we need to do ‘man work', we have to do white work and white people have to do white work."

Professor Thuli Madonsela was South Africa's Public Protector from 2009 to 2016. She's famous for taking on former president Jacob Zuma over his misuse of public money. She received death threats for doing her job. Abideen Olasupo, is Nigerian and belongs to the next generation of anti-corruption activists who believe Artificial Intelligence will empower young people to hold those in public office accountable. He's developed ‘My AI Factchecker', a tool which allows people to verify the factual accuracy of information. They were brought together at the recent One Young World summit in Montreal, Canada. So what can the new generation of corruption activists learn from someone like Thuli Madonsela? And is AI going to be a help or hindrance for the next generation? They answered these questions and more in a discussion with Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje.

The Patriotic Alliance says they are pursuing legal avenues to get to the bottom of Miss South Africa contestant Vannesa Chidimma Onwe Adetshina. The party says legal action may include interdicting Adetshina's participation in the Miss South Africa Beauty Peagant if necessary. The Patriotic Alliance says its immediate concern remains to determine whether Adetshina indeed is a South African citizen. To discuss this and the matter of South African Citizenship we are joined on the line by Former Public Protector Professor Thuli Madonsela and Professor Loren Landau of the Wits University's African Centre for Migration and Society. 

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Prof. Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, about the African National Congress (ANC) and President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing his party's decision to form a government of national unity after failing to win an outright majority in the 2024 general elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georg Lennkh in conversation with Thuli MadonselaSOUTH AFRICAS NEW ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS   Today, South Africa plays a leading political and economic role on the African continent. The country is committed to resolving intra-African conflicts and strengthening regional organizations such as the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In the global economy, South Africa plays a mediating role between industrialized and developing countries. In international organizations such as the United Nations, the G20 and the World Trade Organization (WTO), South Africa sees itself as an advocate for Africa's interests. In 2023, South Africa held the presidency of the BRICS states, an informal group of emerging economies. The fact that more than half of South Africa's population lives below the national poverty line is a cause for concern. The black population is particularly affected. There is hardly any other country in the world where income and wealth are distributed as unequally as in South Africa. South Africa is also intervening on a geopolitical level. Since the beginning of the Gaza war, the country has been one of the fiercest critics of the Israeli military operation. It has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main UN legal body responsible for settling disputes between states, to classify Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as „genocide“. South Africa has also submitted an urgent appeal to the ICJ to ensure that Israel allows more humanitarian aid into the embattled Gaza Strip. One of the most knowledgeable experts on historical and current developments in the country is the former Public Protector of South Africa and former founder of the Thuma Foundation for Democracy Leadership and Literacy, Thuli Madonsela. Prof. Madonsela is the director of the Centre for Social Justice(CSJ) in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, the Law Trust Research Chair Professor of Law in Social Justice Studies and a member of the African Academy of Sciences. She was recently appointed to the UN Scientific Advisory Board and as Chairperson of Cities Alliance. She is a member of the International Anticorruption Advisory Council and Global Justice Leaders. Prof. Madonsela was one of the drafters of the Constitution and a key participant in the conceptualization and drafting of several laws, including the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. She also helped draft a number of international human rights instruments and country reports. Georg Lennkh, former Austrian Special Envoy for Africa  and former EU Special Representative in Chad, board member of the Kreisky Forums

The Public Protector House in Pretoria, marked by remnants of Busisiwe Mkhwebane's controversial tenure, reflects a tumultuous past. As Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka steps in, questions arise about her alignment with predecessors Thuli Madonsela or Mkhwebane. The youngest in the position, Gcaleka faces scrutiny over her political journey and proposed office reforms. Natasha Marrian from Financial Mail spoke with Business Day for an in-depth discussion on leadership expectations.

Guest:  Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will walk the 300km Pilgrimage of Hope, from Stellenbosch to Cape Agulhas, in August and October this year with an aim of raising R3 million for #Action4Inclusion, a Stellenbosch University initiative aiming to clear historical student debt. Limited tickets are available at Quicket: Tickets are from R600 per person per day. To donate to #Action4InclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die ANC swaai om in sy kritiek teen Thuli Madonsela. Hoe sal vandeesweek se koue fronte beurtkrag beïnvloed? Die Swartsee graanooreenkoms verval vandag.

Lester Kiewit speaks to former public protector Thuli Madonsela about what it takes to hold the critical position which is soon to be vacated by Busisiwe Mkhwebane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: EWN Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger brings an update on Day 2 of the Section 194 Inquiry with the former public protector Thuli Madonsela appearing before the inquiry to share her testimony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EWN Reporter Lindsay Dentlinger joins John to share the latest updates on the Section 194 inquiry as Former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela appeared before the inquiry earlier today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advocate Dali Mpofu had a hard time with former public protector Thuli Madonsela at the section 194 inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office. Mpofu was uncomfortable with Madonsela changing her affidavit statements, saying some pages were not signed by the commissioner of oaths. Madonsela said her first statement had typos, that she had to amend it and make corrections and was alone with no commissioner of oaths when she made the amendments. The committee said Mpofu must prove if it's law that each page should be signed by a commissioner of oaths in which he referenced. Madonsela said Mpofu fabricated lies about the affidavits.

Guest: Babalo Ndenze is a parliamentary reporter at Eyewitness News and he joins John to discuss the postponement of the testimony of the Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in the impeachment inquiry of her successor Busisiwe Mkhwebane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office will summon former public protector Thuli Madonsela before parliament. The section 194 committee met on Tuesday for “housekeeping” before it resumes critical witness testimonies on Monday. Mkhwebane is expected to bring her own witnesses. She had asked for some to be summoned, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and her predecessor. Madonsela had declined to appear before the inquiry and is said to be preparing a response. The committee decided it would not call Ramaphosa. It will also summon Bianca Mvuyana, an investigator in the office of the public protector.The committee has set itself a timeline of drafting a report by March and a decision on Mkhwebane's fate by the end of April. Mkhwebane's term in the public protector role ends in October this year and she has a month to convince the committee that she should not be suspended.

Officials in Burkina Faso have launched an investigation after the bodies of 28 people were discovered in the north-western town of Nouna. The victims had been shot dead. And it is the third in our series of notable Africans as guest editors of the podcast. Today is the turn of law professor and South Africa's first female Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. Her chosen topics include the contribution of African scientists to the detection of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, and the future of democracy in Africa.

Guest: Advocate Thuli Madonsela, Former public protectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History bears proof of all the wrongs done in this world, but that doesn't mean reconciliation is impossible. Joining us today with lessons and insights on healing the angry deep divides in our society is Professor Thuli Madonsela. She is a professor of law occupying the Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. In this episode, she joins Anne Pratt to discuss the current state of social justice in Africa. Professor Thuli also weighs in on The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how they've been effective or ineffective in their purpose. She also imparts her experience and wisdom in fighting against social justice and events that led to a life-threatening moment and a grave act of courage. Don't miss the incredible insights from Professor Thuli by listening to this thought-provoking episode on humanity, its failings, and a hope for a better society and future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

Die Universiteit van Stellenbosch se Regstrust bied vandag die derde jaarlikse Internasionale Konferensie oor Maatskaplike Geregtigheid aan. Die beraad se tema is "Herstel". Die instelling se voorsitter vir Maatskaplike Geregtigheid, Thuli Madonsela, sê Suid-Afrika worstel tans met ekonomiese geregtigheid, asook maatskaplike en sielkundige gelykheid. Sy sê maatskaplike geregtigheid sal bereik word sodra alle Suid-Afrikaners gelyke geleenthede begin ontvang:

As we marked a year of the lockdown in South Africa, Brent got to chat to Thuli Madonsela about her pursuit of social justice. Advocate Madonsela helped draft the final constitution of South Africa in 1996. She was the Public Protector of South Africa for over 7 years, was named one of TIME 100's most influential people in the world and is now holding a chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Advocate Madonsela has pushed for the last year to make sure that no one gets left behind as the country works on a recovery plan post-COVID. And the Prof joins Brent to chat about her social justice journey and what she is currently busy with.

Adv. Thuli Madonsela is calling on all South Africans to connect over meals and around tables across the country – as strangers, friends, and like-minded citizens, to engage in intentional and meaningful conversation. She spoke to Bongani elaborating on what her launch is all about and what people can expect from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament's Section 194 Inquiry looking into the fitness to hold office of the suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has resumed today. Mkhwebane's legal counsel, Advocate Dali Mpofu has been engaging with the manager of legal services at Mkhwebane's office, Muntu Sithole. Sithole has served the Public Protector's office both under former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela and Mkhwebane. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter,Joseph Mossia

The lead investigator who assisted the Public Protector in the CIEX report, advocate Livhuwani Tshiwalule, says unbeknownst to him, there were changes made to the final report. Tshiwalule is appearing before Parliament's Section 194 committee that is investigating suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane 's fitness to hold office. The report had recommended that Absa must repay one-point-125 billion rand for a lifeboat by the reserve bank during Apartheid. It was later reviewed and set aside by the Pretoria High court. Tshiwalule, who worked with the former PP, Thuli Madonsela, on the report, changed jobs in 2017 after handing over a preliminary report to his successor. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Parliamentary correspondent, Zalene Merrington.

Guest: Prof Thuli Madonsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane instructed investigators, who were probing the Vrede dairy farm, not to implicate politicians Ace Magashule and Mosebenzi Zwane, the Section 194 Committee heard. Magashule is the former premier of the Free State. Zwane is the former Free State MEC for agriculture. Sphelo Samuel, who was recently reinstated as the Free State head of the Public Protector, testified on Wednesday when the parliamentary impeachment proceedings against Mkhwebane resumed after a break. There had been a break last week to allow Mkhwebane and her legal team to prepare and participate in her court matter, which could scupper the proceedings. Samuel sent two affidavits to former National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise, to ask that Parliament investigate Mkhwebane, and also wrote a letter with a "friendly request" for Mkhwebane to resign. Days later, disciplinary proceedings against him were instituted. Samuel is an admitted attorney, who joined the Public Protector's Office in 2000. In 2015, he moved from Limpopo to the Free State, which is when he became involved in the Vrede dairy farm investigation. He said the Public Protector at the time, Thuli Madonsela, repeatedly referred back a report on the Vrede matter because not enough attention was paid to politicians' roles. He was asked to take charge. Samuel said Madonsela didn't sign off on a provisional report. She wasn't satisfied with the draft report because it didn't look at the role of politicians. In October 2016, there was a changing of the guard at the Public Protector. Madonsela's seven-year term had ended, and Mkhwebane took over. In mid-March 2017, Mkhwebane visited the Free State - and Magashule wanted to speak to her before she visited the legislature. "As part of this stakeholder engagement, the PP was due to meet various members of the Free State provincial legislature. I met with her the day before, to brief her and assist with her itinerary. At that meeting, I conveyed the premier's request to meet with the PP before she attended the legislature for the stakeholder engagement. The request had been conveyed to me by officials from the premier's offic," Samuel's affidavit read. Mkhwebane told Samuel she didn't take instructions from Magashule, didn't know him and would not meet with him. A few minutes later, she received a call. On her return, she said she had changed her mind and she would meet the premier, Samuel testified. They met for 15 to 20 minutes behind closed doors. Samuel did not know what was said. In the days after the meeting, the investigation continued. Samuel wanted to interview Magashule and Zwane, but they didn't cooperate. He then wanted to subpoena the duo. Mkhwebane issued a directive that all subpoenas to politicians had to be cleared by her. She refused his request to subpoena Magashule and Zwane. According to Samuel, Mkhwebane said she did not want findings against politicians. A revised report, in which Samuel was involved, had not been limited to the politicians only failing to take disciplinary action. They were implicated in the transactions and Samuel concluded that they were "culpable". He made findings that Magashule and Zwane should be held liable because they had overall responsibility. "In that report, I basically disobeyed the directive of the Public Protector that we should not make findings against politicians," said Samuel. He strongly felt there should be findings against them. The Office of the Public Protector made serious findings against Zwane and Magashule, but it never made it into Mkhwebane's final report. The disciplinary proceedings against Samuel were recently resolved after the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruled against the Public Protector, ordered it to reinstate Samuel, and to back-pay him R1.5 million. At the start of Wednesday's proceedings, advocate Dali Mpofu SC, acting for Mkhwebane, informed the committee that he wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa to invite ...

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer. The team discusses suggestions by Thuli Madonsela that the "foot soldiers of corruption.” should get amnesty in state capture corruption. They also discuss the rising food prices and the tensions between mines and surrounding communities. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Guest: Prof Thuli Madonsela Thuli Madonsela writes that the alleged theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm is important, but the narrative appears to be clouding attention from state capture accountability in light of the arrest of Atul and Rajesh Gupta in Dubai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law trust chair in social justice and law professor at Stellenbosch University Professor Thuli Madonsela on Thursday said that the dialogue to handle immigration in manner that is socially just and anchored in shared humanity or Ubuntu remains a challenge in the country. Madonsela was speaking during an expert roundtable on Social Justice, Economic Inclusion and Immigration, organised by Stellenbosch University, where she said the divorce between social justices and the handling of immigration have been seen to influence politics all over the world. Immigrants are being blamed for social strife, particularly an inadequacy of work opportunities, economic opportunities and security challenges. Madonsela said the roundtable takes place at a time when the issue of immigration, as part of globalisation, has become a hugely divisive issue, with politicians mining it and ordinary citizens scrambling for resources, which causes social conflict to increase. “Here in our country we have seen businesses owned by migrants attacked. We have seen local businesses that hire immigrants being challenged. And at the lowest point immigrants were burnt as part of this contestation of resources in shared space,” she pointed out. Meanwhile, the Department of Home Affairs chief director on policy and strategic management Sihle Mthiyane noted that the asylum seeker regime is being abused by economic migrants and this results in over 90% of the claims for asylum being rejected. Mthiyane explained that with these high demands being placed on the asylum seeker and refugee regime, the country's ability to provide protection services to migrants in need of it is compromised. “Most applicants are economic migrants who claim asylum to buy time in order to work, study and establish businesses in the country. Other irregular migrants stay illegally in South Africa without claiming asylum, with many seeking to regularise their stay through fraud and corruption,” he said. He noted that South Africa is a product of historical flows of migrants from Southern Africa. The South African economy still remains much bigger than the other countries in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) terms. SA's GDP per capita is five to seven times than that of the rest of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, he said. For humanitarian, constitutional and practical reasons, South Africa has avoided encampment either for asylum seekers or for refugees, Mthiyane said. “While the policy of non-encampment can be fully justified there, was no provision made for providing indigent asylum seekers with basic food and accommodation,” he noted. He added that South Africa ratified the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol relating to the status of refugees without reservations, saying this makes it very difficult to limit the movement of asylum seekers, including those that pose security threats to the country.

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Former Public Protector, Prof Thuli Madonsela speaks to John Maytham about the passing of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the mentorship quest, we have a quote coming at you from South African advocate and professor of law, Thuli Madonsela. Shey says, "I need to listen well so that I hear what is not said." In this episode we're going to learn how expanding your definition of listening beyond what is said can help you create better outcomes in your communication and life.

Social Justice Chairperson at Stellenboch University, Professor Thuli Madonsela says while South Africa has made great strides in achieving a just system since signing a democratic constitution into law, much still needs to be done for the country to achieve the goals set out on the 10th of December, 1996. Madonsela says constitutional literacy among lawmakers remains vital to the interpretation and implementation of the country's constitution. This comes ahead of tomorrow's 25th anniversary of the signing of the constitution by former President Nelson Mandela in Sharpeville in Gauteng. For more on the significance of this day and the build-up to the silver jubilee of the constitution, here is former public protector and current Social Justice Chairperson at Stellenboch University, Professor Thuli Madonsela

We've just marked a year of the lockdown in South Africa and what a year it's been. What we have been through - and are still going through is absolutely tragic. This thing can feel so overwhelming and incredibly traumatic. The last year has been filled with so much grief. We have lost loved ones, businesses, incomes, health and every ounce of what we used to call normal. It's been really tough but as I always say… in times of tragedy, always look for the helpers as they will always be there and they are the heroes we need to celebrate. And my guest today is not only a hero but someone who many look up to. She helped draft the final constitution of South Africa in 1996. She was the Public Protector of South Africa for over 7 years, she was named one of TIME 100's most influential people in the world and is now holding a chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Advocate and Professor Thuli Madonsela has pushed for the last year to make sure that no one gets left behind, as the country works on a recovery plan post COVID. And the Prof has joined Brent Lindeque to chat about her social justice journey and what she is currently busy with.

Adv. Thuli Madonsela, Law trust chair in social justice and a law professor at the University of Stellenbosch, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law trust chair in social justice and law professor at Stellenbosch University Professor Thuli Madonsela on Monday gave a keynote address at the third annual Social Justice Summit and International Conference, where she criticised policy makers and stated that Social Justice is about fairness to all. She questioned why it was difficult for South African policy makers to extend the same privileges enjoyed under apartheid to every person in Africa and more specifically, South Africa. “I just want to look at South African policy makers and say in 2004 you were bold enough to give yourselves pensions. In parliament you passed the law to give yourselves additional money at our expense for pensions so that you would achieve parity between yourselves and those who were in parliament before apartheid,” Madonsela said. She questioned why broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) has been given priority over the Equality Act, adding that BEE has mostly benefited politicians and their families. ACHIEVING EQUALITY Madonsela stated that in achieving equality, the Stellenbosch University has created a team of data scientists, mathematical scientists, lawyers and statisticians including the former Statistician General, to use disaggregated data to predict how any policy being planned is going to impact on different groups in society. “Here at Stellenbosch University we have decided that it's not for us to criticise. Why don't we borrow these tools from design thinking and help work with government,” she said. Madonsela said the university believes that there is a social justice duty, and that all States have a legal duty to advance social justice. “This duty comes from the universal declaration and human rights because it promises everyone all of those human rights and if everyone is going to enjoy these rights, they must be met where they are,” she explained. She said the law should understand and respond to differences and respond to disadvantages. Madonsela added that law has been seen as an instrument of social change. “Without the law our country would not be governable. We would not have beautiful mountains because everybody would be building wherever they want,” she said.

On this episode I chat with Marc about an incredible project and book that he has release called In Good Company.   About Marc: I am a visual artist, storyteller and portrait photographer, working with brands and leaders  to create standout imagery. Our creative agency specialises in conceptualization, photography and digital art to  both local and international clients.  Look out for the  In Good Company book, a  celebration of South African culture and features 32 greats including Thuli Madonsela, Pearl Thusi,  Siba Mtongana, Vusi Thembekwayo, J'Something, and Maps Maponyane. When I'm not working I love to travel, and have photographed in the deep recesses of India, the favelas of South America, the peaks of Kilimanjaro and the Gorillas of Uganda. My photos have appeared on the cover of The Sunday Times Travel and Huffington Post.   https://www.marc-gregory.com/InGoodCompany https://www.wattsinvolved.com/  

Die heropening van die benoemingsproses vir kandidate vir die komende verkiesing is wettig. Ons kry reaksie op dié uitspraak van die Konstitusionele Hof. Die voormalige Openbare Beskermer, Thuli Madonsela, sê daar is te veel gapings in die wet wat verhoed dat fluitjieblasers beskerming geniet. Die ANC sê hy sal voor die verkiesing 'n burgermeesterskandidaat vir Johannesburg bekendmaak.

Former public protector Professor Thuli Madonsela says there is a lot more opportunities for women today than in previous years. Madonsela was speaking to Radio Islam on Monday as the country celebrated Women's Day.

We've just marked a year of the lockdown in South Africa and what a year it's been. What we have been through - and are still going through is absolutely tragic. This thing can feel so overwhelming and incredibly traumatic. The last year has been filled with so much grief. We have lost loved ones, businesses, incomes, health and every ounce of what we used to call normal. It's been really tough but as I always say… in times of tragedy, always look for the helpers as they will always be there and they are the heroes we need to celebrate. And my guest today is not only a hero but someone who many look up to. She helped draft the final constitution of South Africa in 1996. She was the Public Protector of South Africa for over 7 years, she was named one of TIME 100's most influential people in the world and is now holding a chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Advocate and Professor Thuli Madonsela has pushed for the last year to make sure that no one gets left behind, as the country works on a recovery plan post COVID. And the Prof has joined Brent Lindeque to chat about her social justice journey and what she is currently busy with. Follow Thuli Madonsela on Twitter

We’ve just marked a year of the lockdown in South Africa and what a year it's been. What we have been through - and are still going through is absolutely tragic. This thing can feel so overwhelming and incredibly traumatic. The last year has been filled with so much grief. We have lost loved ones, businesses, incomes, health and every ounce of what we used to call normal. It’s been really tough but as I always say… in times of tragedy, always look for the helpers as they will always be there and they are the heroes we need to celebrate. And my guest today is not only a hero but someone who many look up to. She helped draft the final constitution of South Africa in 1996. She was the Public Protector of South Africa for over 7 years, she was named one of TIME 100’s most influential people in the world and is now holding a chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Advocate and Professor Thuli Madonsela has pushed for the last year to make sure that no one gets left behind, as the country works on a recovery plan post COVID. And the Prof has joined Brent Lindeque to chat about her social justice journey and what she is currently busy with. Follow Thuli Madonsela on Twitter

Stellenbosch University Social Justice Chair Professor Thuli Madonsela says the death of death of 35-year-old Mthokozisi Ntumba’s death could be described as the Hector Pieterson moment of democratic South Africa. Ntumba an innocent bystander was shot and killed after leaving his doctor's offices in Braamfontein during protests by Wits students last week.

Die Spesiale Onderdersoek-eenheid stel 'n skokkende verslag bekend oor korrupsie met persoonlike bekermende toerusting. Die Franse vereer Thuli Madonsela. Die jongste oor die brand by Barrydale. Plaaslike regerings bepaal die skade ná swaar reën in die Noord-Kaap en Noordwes. Die Proteas sukkel teen Pakistan.

In this episode, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka chats to former public protector Thuli Madonsela, about her advocacy for social justice, as well her suggestion that an amnesty-like process should be carried out for minor actors in corruption. In this episode, we get to know Madonsela as an advocate for social justice,

Who would you trust to write a children's book for your children ? Prof Thuli Madonsela needs no introduction in the political and legal field, and she is now extending her extraordinary impact to younger minds and families with “Melo's Kingdom”, her first children's book. Elana talks with the professor about children, motherhood, spirituality and more. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Who would you trust to write a children’s book for your children ? Prof Thuli Madonsela needs no introduction in the political and legal field, and she is now extending her extraordinary impact to younger minds and families with “Melo’s Kingdom”, her first children’s book. Elana talks with the professor about children, motherhood, spirituality and more. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, provoked a political storm recently when she suggested that public servants implicated in grand corruption should be given the chance to apply for amnesty. It’s not a new idea either but she appears to have misread the public mood badly. Richard Calland, Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town, explains why its such poorly timed and ill-considered proposal.

HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Thuli Madonsela, South Africa's Public Protector until late 2016. President Zuma's grip on power in South Africa appears to be weakened. He will relinquish leadership of the ANC at the end of 2017. Whether he will complete his term as South Africa's President is uncertain as allegations of cronyism and corruption pile up around his government. Thuli Madonsela exposed a web of worrying connections between the state and big business interests; but are her concerns about to be brushed off?(Photo: Former South African public protector Thuli Madonsela is presented with the Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Peace Award 2016. Credit: Rajesh Jantilal/AFP/Getty Images)

As South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog, Mrs Madonsela claims President Zuma ‘benefited unduly' from a $25 million facelift for his private home and wants him to return some of the taxpayers' money. The ruling ANC says she's mistaken and the Parliament - dominated by the party - has voted to throw out her findings. Mrs Madonsela is sticking to her guns and has been under attack at home while being celebrated abroad. So who's right and who's wrong?Picture: Thuli Madonsela