‘Dame’ Thuli Madonsela awarded for fight against corruption
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has been awarded a knighthood for her fight against corruption.
Madonsela was conferred by French Ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier on Monday evening.
She was conferred with the insignia of the French knighthood for fighting corruption.
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Speaking to Jacaranda FM news, Madonsela expressed her elation.
"I see it as a way of recognising the work we're doing and shining a spotlight on it which gets everyone noticing.
“Hopefully in a way everyone will join the quest for social justice because we're saying that we should have all hands on deck to make sure that no one is left behind."
French Ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier conferred the insignia of the French knighthood for fighting corruption in SA on our colleague @ThuliMadonsela3. We are so proud and happy 🙌🏼 ‘Dame Thuli’ going forward ...? pic.twitter.com/MrAsRe3OiY
— Nicola Smit (@smit_law) April 19, 2021
