Cape Town – Stellenbosch University’s Professor Thuli Madonsela, director of the Centre for Social Justice, has been appointed to the United Nations (UN) Scientific Advisory Board by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Madonsela sees this appointment as an opportunity to integrate ubuntu ethics into global science and technology policies.

“Supremely grateful to UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres for this appointment and opportunity to infuse our ubuntu ethics and justice into the global science and tech policy design space.

Thank you dear colleagues for your kind messages regarding my appointment to the UN Scientific Advisory Board.This adds to evidence showing that a new inclusive world, where africa is an equal partner, is emerging. Supremely grateful to you and to UN Sec-Gen Antonio Gutteres 🙏🏾⚖️ pic.twitter.com/doGcWXJJJ1

— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) August 5, 2023

“This adds to evidence showing that a new inclusive world, where Africa is an equal partner, is emerging,” The Citizen quoted Madonsela as saying.

She aims to promote social justice considerations and leverage data science and technology to improve policy design.

“This provides an opportunity for us at the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University  and partners to share information on our pioneering work on leveraging data science and technology to improve social policy design and social justice impact.”

Deputy President Paul Mashatile extended his congratulations to Madonsela for her accomplishment.

“I am delighted to announce that Madonsela, our former Public Protector, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board. You have done our country proud, we are confident that you will fly the national flag even higher. Your appointment illustrates the fact that we are a nation that has everything to rise to greater heights. Well done,” Mashatile said.

[LISTEN] Former Public Protector, Adv. Thuli Madonsela has been appointed by António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, to serve on his newly formed Scientific Advisory Board, which consists of 7 eminent scientists to advise on emerging scientific issues.

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— Athi Mtongana (@AthiMtongana) August 4, 2023

The board, consisting of seven eminent scientists, will advise on emerging scientific issues, seeking to support the Sustainable Development Goals and address ethical, legal, and political concerns through multilateral solutions.

The UN’s Scientific Advisory Board marks a significant step toward better connecting science and policy.

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Compiled by Betha Madhomu