Haji Mohamed Dawjee, who has become known for her tongue-in-cheek satirical pieces, has exposed five standout traits that prove public protector Thuli Madonsela is, in fact, a spy.

Dawjee noted that Madonsela shares many attributes with that of an international spy, and with the help of Google, here are her findings:

1. Guts – She fearlessly digs, uncovers and exposes. Often at the expense of much criticism and allegation at the hands of the ANC. But she soldiers on regardless. Thus, Thuli is a spy.

2. Intelligence – She’ll internalise all of it, file a report and should the president pass the buck, she’ll apply her brain and send him a letter advising him to not ignore her recommendations. Thuli is intelligent, thus, she is a spy.

3. Creativity – She employs and reinstates the terms of the Constitution over and over again, holding truth to power. When anyone accuses Thuli, she asks for proof. This may seem like the most uncreative thing in the world in the South African political climate, but like all creative things should be, it truly is inspiring. Thus, Thuli is a spy.

4. Observational skills – She doesn’t blow smoke. She is the gun. And her ammo is research and accuracy. She’s professional in her demonstration of her observational skills, time and time again. Thus, Thuli is a spy.

5. Self-reliant – Thuli is self-reliant – A necessary trait in the filed of spying. She keeps her composure, she works independently and she takes agency. If and where responses or reactions are necessary, she does so herself, composure in tact – without being influenced by the input of “superiors”. Thuli’s decisions are her own. Thus, Thuli is a spy.

Check out the full article on Mail & Guardian.