Lindiwe Mazibuko
About Lindiwe Mazibuko
Lindiwe Mazibuko is an accomplished advisor and leader, currently serving on the Board of Trustees for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and as Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect. She has held various significant roles, including Member of Parliament in South Africa and Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum.
Work at Apolitical
Lindiwe Mazibuko has served as an Advisor at Apolitical since 2016. In this role, she provides strategic insights and guidance on various initiatives aimed at improving public policy and governance. Her involvement with Apolitical reflects her commitment to enhancing the capabilities of public servants globally. Additionally, she has been an advisory committee member, contributing her expertise to the organization's mission.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Mazibuko currently holds multiple positions, including Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect, an Apolitical Academy, since 2018. She also serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund since 2021. Furthermore, she is recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum since 2013 and has been a Fall Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Lindiwe Mazibuko has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Communication from the University of Cape Town. She furthered her studies at Yale University, obtaining a certificate in Foundations for Leadership in the 21st Century in 2013. She completed her Master in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School from 2014 to 2015 and achieved a certificate in Transformational Leadership from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2016.
Previous Experience in Politics
Mazibuko has significant experience in the political arena, having served as a Member of Parliament and Leader of the Official Opposition in the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa from 2009 to 2014. Prior to this role, she worked as the National Media Liaison for the Democratic Alliance from 2008 to 2009. Her political career has provided her with insights into governance and public policy.
Fellowships and Research Engagements
Lindiwe Mazibuko has been involved in various research and fellowship programs. She served as a fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University and at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) in South Africa. These experiences have contributed to her understanding of global governance and policy-making.