Meet Vryheid’s very own Thuli Madonsela
Vryheid’s Thuli said that she looks up to the former public protector whom she says is a brave woman.
VRYHEID trended on social media a week ago after Thuli Madonsela was allegedly spotted behind a till at a local supermarket.
Upon closer inspection it was found that the Thuli Madonsela at Vryheid’s Pick ‘n Pay was indeed not South Africa’s former public protector who recently left the position but another Thuli who shared both name and surname.
“Many of the staff members at work have always called me ‘Public protector’ as a joke but it was never taken seriously as I am in no way related to the former public protector,” said this local with a shy smile.
Some locals may be familiar with the 33 year old who was born and raised in Vryheid and worked at a food outlet in the CBD for a few years before being taken up by Pick ‘n Pay as a cashier last year.
“A boy I know actually asked me if I knew about the slip that was doing the rounds on social media and how many were convinced that “the” Thuli Madonsela was in Vryheid. I laughed it off and thought that he was just pulling my leg but was shocked to receive a call from the Times Live early this week asking if I was in any way related to the former public protector,” she said with a chuckle.
Vryheid’s Thuli said that she looks up to the former public protector whom she says is a brave woman.
With her bubbly personality and million dollar smile, this shy local says that she didn’t mind being in the limelight even if for just a short period.
“It was really funny and many customers have walked up to me asking if I am Thuli Madonsela since then, it always ends with a great laugh,” said the mother of two.
She regards herself as a ‘regular’ person who likes to read and listen to music in her spare time.
“I like reading magazines in order to keep up with current affairs. I am currently listening to a lot of music by the late S’fiso Ncwane, my favourite song being ‘Upholisa amanxeba’,” she said.
After her week of making waves online, this local said that she was glad to have things settle down again and that it was back to work as usual.
