Who We Are
We believe in ethical political leadership, that is why we are changing the political landscape in Africa.
Futurelect is a non-profit, public benefit organisation with operations in South Africa, Kenya, the United Kingdom and Ghana (from late 2025), which is committed to strengthening democracy in Africa. We support a new generation of ethical political and government leaders and promote active, engaged citizenship amongst Africa’s young electorates.
Our non-partisan, interdisciplinary public leadership programmes in Southern, East, and West Africa are designed to increase the participation of African women and youth in government by addressing the unique challenges they face when running for office and helping them build the skills and networks to help them lead with integrity and impact. Our online Civic Education Programme in South Africa is designed to build vibrant and engaged electorates by empowering them with the knowledge to participate in civic life.
Led by deep experience and expertise in public service, political and executive leadership.
Futurelect’s board and senior management possess deep experience and expertise in public service, political and executive leadership, learning and development, and business and executive strategy. Our Board members lead governance in all three of Futurelect’s registered entities in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Kenya.
Board Members
Adv. Tanya Venter
Chairperson of the Board and Advocate Of The High Court and CEO Of Tokiso Dispute Settlement
Tanya has deep experience as a mediator, facilitator and arbitrator.
Lindiwe Mazibuko
Futurelect Founder and CEO
Public leader, writer and academic fellow, and the first black woman in SA to be elected Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.
Khurshed Moakes
Futurelect COO
Top human resources and operations management leader and qualified executive coach with over 15 years experience.
Dr Martyn Davies
Executive Advisor to the CEO of Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Trusted advisor to the C-suite for many multinational firms in emerging markets and Africa.
Basetsana Khumalo
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Politics and Communications leader, and successful entrepreneur actively involved in philanthropy and mentorship.
Yawa Hansen-Quao
Speaker, Author, Consultant and Entrepreneur
Renowned Ghanaian social entrepreneur and advocate for women and youth leadership in Africa.
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Futurelect Team
Lindiwe Mazibuko
Founder and CEO
Khurshed Moakes
Chief Operating Officer
Natasha Kimani
Regional Director: East Africa
Wellington Radu
Regional Head of Programmes: Southern Africa
Shaunei Gerber
Head of Marketing and Communications
Julie Barker
Head of Finance
Melody Chipfuwamiti
Fundraising Manager
Aphile-Amanzima Mazibuko
Programmes Assistant: Southern Africa
Maseke Rioba
Programmes Officer: East Africa
Aaron Lynch
Community Relations Manager
Karabo Dikobe
Marketing and Communications Intern
Kamogelo Theledi
Writer
Cavin Lekota
HR Officer
Jullieta Nthoki
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Suphile Majodina
Programmes Intern: Southern Africa
Our Impact in Numbers
172
leadership programme graduates.
70%
of our leadership programme alumni are women.
55%
of our East African alumni will run for office in 2025/26.
40%
of leadership programme alumni are in public office.
Our growing community of graduates serve as democratically-elected leaders with diverse political affiliations in local councils and Parliaments in South Africa, Namibia, and Zambia. Futurelect alumni have also successfully pursued careers as political appointees supporting government leaders in South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan, Namibia, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini. 16 of our graduates ran for election to public office in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Kenya in 2024, and a further twenty served as campaign staff for the 2024 elections in South Africa, Botswana, and Madagascar.
Futurelect programmes are designed and delivered in partnership with institutions and experts in democracy and leadership, including the University of Pretoria, Constitution Hill Trust, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, Pollicy, and Akina Mama wa Afrika.
