RISE Mzansi National Leadership Collective

We need new leaders with experience, with values, and with a plan to forge a safe, prosperous, equal, and united South Africa in one generation.

RISE Mzansi has a team of new, capable, and caring leaders, representative of the diversity of our country, who work as a team to unite South Africans towards the realisation of happiness and dignity in our lives.

National Leadership Collective

Songezo Zibi, born in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape is an author of two books, Raising the Bar: Hope and Renewal in South Africa (2015) and Manifesto

Songezo Zibi

National Leader

Songezo Zibi, born in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape is an author of two books, Raising the Bar: Hope and Renewal in South Africa (2015) and Manifesto

Team B

Vuyiswa Ramokgopa (nee Mutshekwane) is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader.

Vuyiswa Ramokgopa

GP Premier Candidate

Vuyiswa Ramokgopa (nee Mutshekwane) is an experienced entrepreneur and business leader.

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Cilna is a successful attorney and entrepreneur, she is a founding member and the Managing Director of SSLR Inc., a renowned property law firm in South Africa.

Cilna Steyn

Deputy Chairperson

Cilna is a successful attorney and entrepreneur, she is a founding member and the Managing Director of SSLR Inc., a renowned property law firm in South Africa.

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Makashule Gana is a highly accomplished South African political organiser and activist with over two decades of experience in formal politics.

Makashule Gana

Chief Organiser

Makashule Gana is a highly accomplished South African political organiser and activist with over two decades of experience in formal politics.

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Tebogo Moalusi is a successful business professional, creativepreneur, and social activist.

Tebogo Moalusi

Gauteng Convenor

Tebogo Moalusi is a successful business professional, creativepreneur, and social activist.

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Mandla Isaacs is a government advisor and public policy professional.

Mandla Isaacs

Head of Policy

Mandla Isaacs is a government advisor and public policy professional.

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Irfaan is an activist, organiser, and community builder.

Irfaan Mangera

Civic Alliances Coordinator

Irfaan is an activist, organiser, and community builder.

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Faeeza is a social entrepreneur and a fierce advocate for equality.

Faeeza Lok

Volunteer Strategy and Engagement

Faeeza is a social entrepreneur and a fierce advocate for equality.

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Ishmael began his political activism in the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM).

Ishmael Mkhabela

‍Adviser

Ishmael began his political activism in the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM).

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Nick is a Professor, Speaker and Consultant in the area of Strategy and Leadership.

Prof. Nick Binedell

Business Sector Coordinator

Nick is a Professor, Speaker and Consultant in the area of Strategy and Leadership.

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Boitumelo Mpakanyane has a broad and varied professional history, a seasoned entrepreneur and professional with experience in communications, legal practice and most notably as Digital & Policy Manager

Boitumelo Mpakanyane

Internal Democracy Coordinator

Boitumelo Mpakanyane has a broad and varied professional history, a seasoned entrepreneur and professional with experience in communications, legal practice and most notably as Digital & Policy Manager

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Lawrence Manaka is a grassroots Education and political activist with an unyielding passion for youth empowerment, education reform, and political activism.

Lawrence Manaka

Youth and Student Chapters Coordinator

Lawrence Manaka is a grassroots Education and political activist with an unyielding passion for youth empowerment, education reform, and political activism.

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Esther is a Passionate and young female activist with a strong background as a Civil Society leader.

Esther Padi

National Coordinator

Esther is a Passionate and young female activist with a strong background as a Civil Society leader.

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Nonkululeko Hlongwane Mhlongo is a community engagement strategist and Learning & Development Manager

Nonkululeko Hlongwane-Mhlongo

KZN Premier Candidate

Nonkululeko Hlongwane Mhlongo is a community engagement strategist and Learning & Development Manager

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Axolile Notywala is an experienced activist and community organiser.

Axolile Notywala

WC Premier Candidate

Axolile Notywala is an experienced activist and community organiser.

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Nomsa Tarabella Marchesi, a seasoned South African politician, brings a decade of political experience to her current role as provincial convenor.

Nomsa Marchesi

Free State Convenor

Nomsa Tarabella Marchesi, a seasoned South African politician, brings a decade of political experience to her current role as provincial convenor.

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Pumla Ngesi, a beacon of hope and transformation in the Eastern Cape, embodies the spirit of African solutions to African problems.

Pumla Faith Ngesi

Eastern Cape Convenor

Pumla Ngesi, a beacon of hope and transformation in the Eastern Cape, embodies the spirit of African solutions to African problems.

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Thabiso Mogorosi, a dedicated and proficient community organiser, is known for his unwavering commitment to creating positive change in his community.

Thabiso Mogorosi

Northern Cape Convenor

Thabiso Mogorosi, a dedicated and proficient community organiser, is known for his unwavering commitment to creating positive change in his community.

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Bigboy Moagi (Affectionately known as Mokwepa) – born in Makgobistad near Mafikeng, is a well-known Radio Personality and Communicator.

Bigboy Mothusiotsile Moagi

North West Convenor

Bigboy Moagi (Affectionately known as Mokwepa) – born in Makgobistad near Mafikeng, is a well-known Radio Personality and Communicator.

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A PhD student, leads in youth and international relations across Africa and the Commonwealth.

David Kabwa

NLC Member

A PhD student, leads in youth and international relations across Africa and the Commonwealth.