Prof Thuli Madonsela appointed to UN scientific advisory board

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Prof Thuli Madonsela appointed to UN scientific advisory board.

Former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, has been appointed as an external member of the United Nations (UN) Scientific Advisory Board for Independent Advice on Breakthroughs in Science and Technology.

Madonsela, who is the director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) law faculty, said she was surprised when she was approached about the position because she is not a scientist. Madonsela, who was among delegates at the gathering, beamed with pride, smiled and showed her gratitude at the accolade.

“I am delighted to announce that Madonsela, our former Public Protector, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board. You have done our country proud, we are confident that you will fly the national flag even higher. Your appointment illustrates the fact that we are a nation that has everything to rise to greater heights. Well done,” said Mashatile.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled to be part of the UN’s Scientific Advisory Board,” Madonsela said.

According to Stellenbosch University (SU), the appointment by UN secretary-general, António Guterres, recognises Madonsela’s exceptional contributions to social justice, constitutionalism, human rights, good governance, and the rule of law.  Her foundation also joined a number of South Africans to applaud Madonsela.

“Congratulations to Prof. Madonsela on her appointment to the UN Scientific Advisory Board, whose primary objective is to provide independent insights on trends at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, governance and sustainable development,” they wrote.

South Africans took to social media to congratulate Madonsela.