Thuli Madonsela Begins Kilimanjaro Climb

Prof. Thuli Madonsela on Sunday began her Mt. Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania. This is part of the Trek4Mandela initiative, which raises funds for sanitary towels for school girls.

The former public prosecutor is aiming to summit on Friday, August 9. The climb is a partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Imbumba Foundation.

Several celebrities and corporate executives have also taken the climb.

Writing on Twitter, Madonsela thanked fans for their support.

”We are here. The climb begins this morning. Thank you South Africa for the support and amazing send off at OR Tambo yesterday. Thanks to the media for lending this cause your platforms. #Grateful beyond measure,” she wrote.

We are here. The climb begins this morning. Thank you South Africa for the support and amazing send off at OR Tambo yesterday. Thanks to the media for lending this cause your platforms. #Grateful beyond measure #Trek4Mandela #Climb4Dignity #Climb4SocialJustice pic.twitter.com/enp9zH4dny

— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) August 5, 2019

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