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Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division/Afdeling Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking
Published: 04/05/2021
The French ambassador to South Africa, Aurelien Lechevallier, recently bestowed the insignia of the sought-after French Legion of Honour on Prof Thuli Madonsela.
Prof Madonsela, incumbent of the chair in social justice at Stellenbosch University s Faculty of Law, received the insignia of the title “Knight of the Legion of Honour in recognition of her remarkable achievements in fighting corruption and defending the rule of law, social justice and human rights in South Africa.
The French Legion of Honour celebrates the accomplishments of distinguished individuals, irrespective of social background or nationality.