Madonsela says “corruption is

Madonsela says “corruption is one of the theives stealing the South African dream”

Frank and to the point as ever.

Madonsela says “corruption is

Everyone’s (except maybe JZ’s) favourite ever Public Protector Thuli Madonsela did not mince her words in her column in the City Press this weekend.

Madonsela will be starting a year-long fellowship at Harvard University and dsays that turning things around in South Africa comes down to “active citizens”.

“As they take personal responsibility to build the future they want, citizens should ensure that they elect competent and committed leaders to manage public power and resources,” she wrote.

Madonsela believes there are many South Africans who are willing to work towards these changes.

But she also issued a warning about corruption and how the country responds to it, writing:

“Corruption is one of the thieves stealing the South African dream. Will we handle the scourge of corruption decisively and consistently regardless of who is implicated this year?”

In a question which appears to be aimed at her successor,  advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, she wrote:

“Will we investigate all that needs to be investigated and take decisive steps to recover public funds where they must be recovered? Will we ensure no business alliances control state appointments and related control of public power and resources?”