Thulisile Madonsela, South Africa Public Protector
Under her wing, the Public Protector investigated and found President Jacob Zuma to have unduly benefitted from upgrades to his presidential residence of Nkandla worth R246 million. Madonsela is a trailblazer with a strong voice rewriting Africa’s narrative. She is a force of nature, revered by both men and women across the continent, and beyond. Following years of legal battles the President admitted he would pay back a portion of the money.
