African Studies: 2012 Soffa Distinguished Keynote Lecture

Thulisile Madonsela, Public Protector of South Africa, presents the J. Jobe Soffa and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Distinguished Keynote Lecture. With its focus on righting administrative wrongs while exacting accountability, the Public Protector has emerged as a key enforcement mechanism for constitutional rights. The lecture touches on the enabling constitutional and legal framework, key milestones and impact on public accountability in the last few years and future prospects for this institution.