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Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, says she's humbled at her inclusion in Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
She said she was taken by surprise that the modest efforts of her office are not only been recognized at home .. but elsewhere in the world too.
Madonsela said the Time Magazine accolade is also an acknowledgement of the selfless efforts of the Public Protector's team at large.
She says it's also hoped that this will put the Public Protector or the Ombudsman institution on the world map, thereby alerting governments of the potential of this institution as a partner in promoting good governance and strengthening constitutional democracy.