Adjudication panel
Adjudication is conducted through deliberations by the DIRCO Ubuntu Awards Adjudication Committee comprising judges from the Diplomatic Corps, senior government officials, thought leaders and influencers from business, academia and civil society.
The judges for the 2024 Ubuntu Awards are as follows:
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Mr Clayson Monyela
Deputy Director-General
(Moderator)
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AMB MAUD DLOMO
Deputy Director-General
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Mr Thebe Ikalafeng
Founder and Managing Director of Brand Leadership
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Ms Chichi Maponya
Businesswoman & former Chairperson of Brand South Africa
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Mr Robert Marawa
South African sports television and radio personality
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Ms Leanne Manas
Humanitarian and South African TV presenter