Lindiwe Mazibuko
About Lindiwe Mazibuko
Lindiwe Mazibuko is a prominent South African leader and educator, currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. She has held various influential positions, including a former Member of Parliament and Leader of the Official Opposition in South Africa, and has pursued advanced studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Oxford.
Work at Harvard University
Lindiwe Mazibuko has been associated with Harvard University as a 2015 Fall Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics. Her role involves engaging with various political and social issues, contributing to discussions and research that align with her expertise in public administration and leadership. Additionally, she has been involved with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University as a fellow, further enhancing her academic and professional profile.
Current Positions and Leadership Roles
Lindiwe Mazibuko currently serves in multiple leadership roles. Since 2018, she has been the Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect, an Apolitical Academy based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund since 2021. Additionally, she has been an Advisor at Apolitical since 2016 and holds the title of Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum since 2013.
Education and Expertise
Lindiwe Mazibuko has an extensive educational background. She obtained 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, earning a certificate in Foundations for Leadership in the 21st Century in 2013. She completed a 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
Lindiwe Mazibuko has significant experience in the political arena. She served as a Member of Parliament and the Leader of the Official Opposition in the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa from 2009 to 2014. Prior to this role, she was 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.
Publications and Contributions
Lindiwe Mazibuko contributes to public discourse as a fortnightly columnist for Business Day, South Africa's leading national daily newspaper. Her writings focus on various social and political issues, reflecting her expertise and perspectives gained from her extensive experience in politics and leadership.