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Another fantastic interview, Rebecca.

Ms. Molefe has such remarkable insight and passion for her work. I especially loved this line:

“Good law doesn’t slow innovation; it makes it investable.”

That mindset is so important when competing for business investment. It pushes the thinking and architecture a level deeper — almost like a litmus test: does it truly hold up before being promoted and signed off?

I also appreciated the way she anchored her work in her personal values of integrity, usefulness, and dignity. That grounding comes through clearly in her approach.

And this line about future leaders really stood out:

“Africa doesn’t need copy-paste policies—we need context-aware governance that earns trust and attracts investment.”

She is all about building trust that naturally draws investment — and she articulated it so well.

Finally, the fact that she’s sharing her experience and insights directly with students is such a gift.

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