Futurelect

We’re thrilled to announce that Futurelect has been shortlisted for the Changing Lives Award at the Africa Tech Festival! 🌍✨ This award celebrates organisations making a real difference and uplifting communities across the continent. Cast your vote and help us continue driving positive change: https://bit.ly/3B3VRGu #AfricaTechFestival #ChangingLives #Futurelect #LeadershipDevelopment #VoteNow

We’re thrilled to announce that Lesego Otlhabanye will be joining us as the moderator for tonight's webinar! 🎤 As a Master’s Graduate in Development Policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management in South Korea, Lesego brings a unique blend of experience from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her commitment to driving positive change and shaping the African narrative is inspiring. Beyond her impactful work, Lesego is also an accomplished author, writer, and speaker. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage in meaningful conversations about driving impact in our communities. Join us and be part of the movement—there's still time to register: https://bit.ly/3Xk7H6Z 🌍✨ #Futurelect #DevelopmentPolicy #CommunityImpact #ChangeMakers #Webinar #Inspiration

Spending the morning with the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa) as we engage with the panel discussing Party Funding. At Futurelect we spend a lot of our time talking to and discussing election and voter challenges and issues with the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa) to inform our own Civic Education Programme and the work we do on the ground with our civil society partners in building a more informed youth audience in South Africa. #elections #votereducation #iec #civics #civiceducation

Futurelect is thrilled to be here at the Thought Leadership Seminar on Political Party Funding hosted by the Electoral Commission of South Africa in Cape Town. 🗳🇿🇦 We are looking forward to the insights provided by Mr George Mahlangu, Chief Executive of Political Party Funding at the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa), Mr Joel Bregman, My Vote Counts, Dr Alecia Ndlovu, University of Cape Town, and Independent Politician, Mr Zackie Achmat. #Futurelect #IECSouthAfrica #RegisterToVote

⭐Democracy Fellow Spotlight⭐ Keseb Democracy Fellow Lindiwe Mazibuko of Futurelect spoke with Luminate on their podcast series, Talk To Me Direct. Lindiwe talked about her experiences as the Leader of the Opposition in the South African Parliament, the benefits and downsides of digital technology, and the need for African voters to hold their elected representatives accountable. 📽️Watch the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g8CxSpnC #democracy #democracychampions #democracyfellows #southafrica

The first Roundtable for Women in Development took place at the end of August and history was made! It was incredible to have a room full of people of want to make a change in the world. This was a significant milestone for Athari Bantu and me as the founder. We had incredible conversations that ignited a desire to make an impact, collaborate and scale. The Roundtable was the first step in creating a more united civil society sector. Some of my key takeaways: 1. We can (and should) all contribute to our country’s developmental mandate uniquely. We all have a different position on the developmental “value chain” 2. Being a non-profit is no excuse for poor governance. (This one needs unpacking!) 3. Countries with more female representation in leadership have better developmental indicators. 4. There is a need for more engagement between corporate leadership and civil society leadership in order to get collaboration between these two sectors right. One of my highlights was having founders and entrepreneurs display their products and work at the Roundtable and in so doing, fostering a culture of empowerment. A special thank you to all of our speakers who brought such incredible insights to the table. Savannah Allessandra Cozzi , Refentse Malatji , Gcotyelwa Jimlongo , Adela Ndlovu, Noluthando Sithole and Zimi Mabunzi Thank you as well to our sponsors and community partners who were all an integral part in making this possible. Zulzi , Futurelect , Youth Capital. Cheers 🥂 to uniting the civil society sector and fostering a culture of service.

We’re excited to have Bheki Mkhatshwa joining us tonight for the Introduction to Governance webinar! 🎤 Bheki is a passionate public servant with a strong background in finance, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. His unique perspective on governance will offer valuable insights as we explore the role of financial oversight and public service in driving positive change. When he's not focused on his work, Bheki enjoys hiking and improving his running skills. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Bheki and engage in discussions on governance—there’s still time to register: https://bit.ly/3Xk7H6Z 🌟 #Futurelect #Governance #Leadership #PublicService #Webinar #Tonight

Democracy without women is no democracy at all. 👊 Yet the reality is deeply troubling: only 14% of heads of state are women, and less than 1% of global aid supports feminist grassroots movements.  It’s time for change—but how do we make it happen? 🤔 Join us on October 9th at 4 PM UTC for our webinar, "From Margins to Majorities: Women's Rise to Political Power."  This is the first in our series aimed at accelerating a fairer world, faster. 🌍✨ 💪 What You’ll Gain: • Insights into the barriers women face in politics. • Strategies from NGOs and grassroots organisations to fast-track women and marginalised voices into leadership. • Understanding the importance of investing in women and how feminist funders are overcoming challenges. • Insight into emerging trends in holistic support for women political leaders. 🔥 Meet Our Speakers: • Ayesha Gardiner, Associate Strategy Director, Shape History (Host) • Suyen Barahona Cuan, Executive Director, Women’s Political Leadership Fund • Irene M., Executive Director, Pollicy • Lindiwe Mazibuko, Founder and CEO, Futurelect; Former MP, South Africa 💡 Why Attend? A government lacking gender balance is a government that fails. Join us to empower women and ignite change! RSVP now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/epb92ZNB #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership

🚀 A Message from our Founder and CEO Lindiwe Mazibuko 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our shortlisted candidates for the Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme to Johannesburg on 5 October 2024 for the highly anticipated Assessment Day. After receiving a record 300 applications, we can’t wait to meet the exceptional individuals who made it through! 💼✨ This is an important step toward shaping the next generation of public leaders in the region, and we’re eager to get started. 🌍💡 #Futurelect #LeadershipJourney #SADC #PublicLeadership #NextGenLeaders #AssessmentDay

We’re excited to welcome Ruth Capon (Brain) to our Introduction to Governance webinar! 🎤 Ruth is a dedicated public sector professional passionate about shaping strategic policy. She currently works as a Senior Professional Officer at the City of Cape Town and brings a wealth of experience from her work in the NGO, academic, and government sectors. Outside of her impactful career, Ruth enjoys hiking with her dogs, solving sudoku puzzles, and exploring new travel destinations. Join us to gain valuable insights from Ruth and dive into critical governance discussions. Register now to be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/3Xk7H6Z 🌟 #Futurelect #Governance #PublicSector #Leadership #Webinar