Thuli Madonsela

thumb|Thuli Madonsela April 2014 Thulisile Nomkhosi "Thuli" Madonsela (born 28 September 1962) 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. Quotes "Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela" (July 2018) Former Public Protector: Advocate Thuli Madonsela (July, 2018) by Discovery Investments retrieved 18 July 2022 If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. I believe that whatever I do has to resonate with what I believe is my purpose in life. We make democracy work for all. Inequality is a double-edged sword. Integrity is the hidden dimension to ethics. Just do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Thuli Madonsela: Sa’s Iron Lady", Corruption Watch Interview. "I need to listen well so that I hear what is not said." "We didn't know if ordinary lunatics or just unstable people on the ground could feel incited to harm me." "Follow your heart, whatever you do. You are placing your fate and our fate in the hands of men and women who are going to govern at national and provincial level." “Through life I have learned that the most important critic whose judgement of my actions matters is my conscience." https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/offbeat/quote-of-the-day-professor-thuli-madonsela-public-protector-24-december-2022-breaking/amp/ Thank You Thuli – You Gave Us Hope and Courage. https://www.sapeople.com/2016/10/14/south-africa-thuli-madonsela-quotes/amp/ “Hope is that little spark that gives you faith in the possibility of a future that seems unattainable.” “This morning I’m reminded that it’s Grace that took me to every place I’ve been, led me through challenges and Grace that’s brought me here.” “One of the greatest gifts you can give to a person in need of hope is a smile.” “At the start of a new week it helps to focus ahead only looking back briefly on lessons learned and mistakes not to be repeated.” It’s vital that every girl determines, as early as possible, who she is and what her contribution to humanity will be. https://www.sacap.edu.za/blog/management-leadership/women-to-celebrate-10-inspiring-south-african-women/ SACAP ( August 12,2020) Because we want honest answers that are coming from your heart, not prepared answers.” #StateCaptureReport: Hard-hitting quotes from the Madonsela/Zuma interviews news24.com (02 Nov 2016) “This is not a criminal justice process where you have the right to remain silent.” #StateCaptureReport: Hard-hitting quotes from the Madonsela/Zuma interviews news24.com (02 Nov 2016) “I am concerned though that President, you are the President of the Republic of South Africa and you are employee number one.” #StateCaptureReport: Hard-hitting quotes from the Madonsela/Zuma interviews news24.com (02 Nov 2016) “Normally when we are dealing with people who are responsible for the State, we deal with them and the lawyers they come in where necessary, because it is you who is accountable, Sir.” #StateCaptureReport: Hard-hitting quotes from the Madonsela/Zuma interviews news24.com (02 Nov 2016) “It is you who are employed by the State as its most important employee and then you employ the rest.” #StateCaptureReport: Hard-hitting quotes from the Madonsela/Zuma interviews news24.com (02 Nov 2016) “It was a feeling of elation and shock.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “I wish I could take a picture of every member of the team at my office while the judgment was being read.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “Everyone was so quiet.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “It has done wonders for the team, after a time of great uncertainty.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “It was a huge and historic judgment, a triumph for the rule of law.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “It showed diligence, courage and insight by the judges.” Thuli Madonsela interview: 'It was a feeling of elation and shock' businessday.co.za (4 April 2016) “It was both surprising and yet unsurprising.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “There have been a lot of excesses that the nation has tolerated and this has been just one of those.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “I had expected that there would be a bit of a period of peace after the funeral of Ahmed Kathrada out of respect for him.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “I thought that perhaps those actions were done so soon after the funeral because he did not want to give the nation time to reflect and regroup and challenge the autocracy that has been taking place in the name of democracy.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “If you’re a leader and you look back and find that no one is following, then you have no right to call yourself a leader.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “What people do is their choice, as long as they do what is lawful and doesn’t harm others.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “I’ve never been anyone’s particular agent and when it comes to the African story, I’m very Africanist.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “We are a great continent.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “We have brought great things to the international community.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “Our problems are due to the greed of our own people and the greed of companies, but we have so much more to offer the world.” Thuli Madonsela on Jacob Zuma and fixing South Africa aljazeera.com (7 Apr 2017) “Literally every day, people send me spiritual texts on emails, direct messages and on the Twitter account.” Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society mg.co.za (23 MAR 2016) “It’s not always religious, it’s not always verses from the Bible.” Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society mg.co.za (23 MAR 2016) “Some send spiritual messages from other religions.” Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society mg.co.za (23 MAR 2016) “I am Christian, but I do embrace other spiritual dimensions.” Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society mg.co.za (23 MAR 2016) “I’m very aware of the fact that while our Constitution recognises God, it does not exalt any religion above others.” Thuli Madonsela on faith and its role in society mg.co.za (23 MAR 2016) “What made me enter the fray was realising, firstly, that Madam Zille is an important influencer in South Africa and globally.” Thuli Madonsela on calling out Helen Zille and going back to academia sowetan.co.za (June 13, 2019) “When she expresses her view that says there is something called ‘black privilege’, and that it is linked to political maleficence, I thought I needed to correct it.” Thuli Madonsela on calling out Helen Zille and going back to academia sowetan.co.za (June 13, 2019) “The Marikana massacre happened because we forgot to remember our ugly past, our unjust past, and the legacy it had left with us.” Thuli Madonsela on calling out Helen Zille and going back to academia sowetan.co.za (June 13, 2019) “I have chosen to go back to academia because that gives me the resources to operate from and the intellectual capital of my colleagues to connect our lines in the pursuit of social justice.” Thuli Madonsela on calling out Helen Zille and going back to academia sowetan.co.za (June 13, 2019) “My tweets have a lot of meanings.” Thuli Madonsela on calling out Helen Zille and going back to academia sowetan.co.za (June 13, 2019) “During the years that currently look like the years of state capture, too many people enjoyed impunity.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “People would like to know that when the president says impunity is over, it’s over.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “The president has to be clear about the vision he has for this country.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “We need to fix social justice.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “We need to fix the state.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “At this stage, we need to be all hands on deck.” Ramaphosa and the way forward for SA: Thuli Madonsela in 5 key quotes timeslive.co.za (June 20, 2019) “The key thing for me was service for shared humanity.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “Working through multilateralism, we do much better.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “There’s more to accountability than the adversarial court system.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “A lot of it is whispering truth to power.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “It’s not enough to enforce rules — to say you must do this, or you must stop doing that — without explaining the why.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “We have to ensure there is equity, inclusion, and arrangements that reinforce rather than undermine accountability.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “We need leaders like Dag Hammarskjöld who can recognise that the guardrails are no longer holding.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “My hope is that I will contribute to the areas of ethical and transformative leadership.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “Hopefully I can contribute to an approach to peace that views all continents as co-creators of a better world.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “If we source ideas everywhere, we will do better.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “It takes humans to start reimagining the future and the pathways to it.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) “That is what will bring about that rainbow.” “When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power daghammarskjold.se (8 June 2026) External links Category:1962 births Category:Lawyers from South Africa Category:Women from South Africa Category:Living people Category:Women in law Category:Educators from South Africa