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Human rights are protected in the Constitution 🇿🇦 Understanding what that means is key to meaningful participation in democracy. This Human Rights Day, learn more through this video by @WeThePeopleSA Explore more on the Futurelect App: bit.ly/4309joE #HumanRightsDay

One of the most powerful parts of the East Africa Public Leadership Programme is when fellows share real leadership dilemmas, challenge each other’s thinking, and connect theory to lived experience. #Publicleadership #Futurelect

🇿🇦 Want to know who represents your community? SMS your ID number to 32245 and get your ward councillor's details. Stay informed and ready for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections! #CivicEducation #KnowYourWard #MyDemocracy

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#InternationalWomensDay Recently, a group of us, women in public leadership from across political parties, were brought together by @futurelectorg to reflect on the state of women in politics, our contribution to public leadership, and how we strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of women who intend to serve in public office. Representation is not simply about numbers. Leadership shapes the priorities of a nation. It determines whose experiences are understood, whose challenges are recognised, and whose solutions are brought to the table. Women are already at the forefront of some of the most significant contributions to society: in our communities, institutions, and movements. But to fully realise the power of those contributions, women must also be in positions of power where decisions are made. I was recently reminded of something I said two years ago at a @sawomenscommission I had convened. “We fear power because we’ve seen its ravaging wars. We fear power because we’ve seen it steals billions from the poor. But it’s time for a different kind of power. Don’t be scared of power when your intention is right. It takes power to change things.” Women must not be afraid of power, but we must never pursue it for power’s sake. We pursue it because of what can be done when we have it: the ability to shape nations, communities, institutions to be more human, more effective, more ethical, and more purpose-driven. And if we are to realise the full promise of women’s leadership, we will have to do it together. Women will have to unite across ideological and political lines. We will not advance the cause divided. @nasiphim @LindiMazibuko @MikaNgobeni

Counting down to International Women’s Day! Eloise Briggeman grew through self-reflection, skills, and networks in the Women in Public Office, South Africa Programme. Ready to lead. #IWD2026 #Futurelect

Ahead of #IWD2026, @NonkululekoHM reflects on her journey in Futurelect’s Women in Public Office, South Africa Programme. Growth, reflection & networks to lead. More women are raising their hands for leadership matters. #WomenInLeadership #Futurelect

Thanks to @futurelectorg and @FuturelectEA I am honored and deeply grateful to be part of the 2nd cohort of the Futurelect East Africa Public Leadership Program. The first seminar weekend was an incredible experience filled with honest conversations, powerful ideas, and the opportunity to both learn and unlearn alongside some truly brilliant and committed young leaders from across the region. I left the weekend with new friendships, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of responsibility about the kind of leadership our societies need. If the first seminar is anything to go by, the next eight months of this journey will be transformative. I am grateful for the space, the people, and the opportunity to grow together.

This weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the Women in Public Office Programme Design Retreat hosted by Futurelect and led by the phenomenal @LindiMazibuko @futurelectorg It was an inspiring and empowering experience to engage with visionary women leaders.

With insights from global experts and a curriculum designed for impact, we are preparing these leaders to meet the moment. #Futurelect #EastAfricaPublicLeadershipprogramme

The mission for the next 4 days: 📍 Clarifying public purpose 📍 Decoding the systems that shape our politics 📍 Bridging the gap between "leadership" and public leadership.

Seminar 1 is officially LIVE. 🎙️The energy is electric as our newest cohort begins articulating their public purpose.

This weekend, 26 emerging leaders will gather in Nairobi for Futurelect’s second East Africa Public Leadership Programme cohort. Support ethical public leadership: 📧 melody@futurelect.org Read more: bit.ly/4twClcq #futurelect #africaleadership #publicleadership

Those of us who start school in afew weeks! Its an honour to be selected to be part of the Women in Public Office FutureElect Program #SchoolisCool #YouthinDiplomacy #CommunityDevelopment #Agenda2063 🇿🇦🌍

I’m honoured, happy, and excited to have been accepted into the Futurelect Women in Public Office Programme (2025/26 cohort). Over the next months, I will be documenting this journey openly on my platforms: the learning, the thinking, and the realities of being a young woman navigating leadership and political participation in this country, as we move toward the 2026 Local Government Elections. May this journey encourage more young women to step forward boldly and believe that leadership is possible. 🌱 @futurelectorg #Elections2026 #womeninleadership #TakingUpSpace #activism

Huge congratulations to Cllr Chantelle Kyd on being selected for the FutureElect “Women in Public Office” programme! 🇿🇦✨ Keep shining and fighting for a better South Africa! #WomenInLeadership #FutureElect #LeadershipDevelopment

Started this crazy game of politics at 17. Ran in the 2021 elections at 18. Spent 5 years fighting for young people in these spaces. And now? I’m officially one of 18 women joining Women in public Office @futurelectorg. The dream is real. Let’s work! 🇿🇦✊🏾

Last night, we welcomed the Women in Public Office, South Africa 2025/26 Cohort ✨ A first gathering, new connections, and the start of a shared journey. This is just the beginning. #WomenInPublicOffice #WomenInLeadership #PublicLeadership #Futurelect

As South Africa moves toward the 2026 Local Government Elections, youth civic leadership matters at the local level. Ready to lead in your community? 👉 Enrol in YouthCivic-X 🔗 futurelect.org/youthcivic-x #YouthCivicX #WeDecide #CivicEducation #LGE2026

When services aren’t working, there is a level of government responsible, and understanding how local government works helps communities engage and ask the right questions. #wedecide #civiceducation #knowyourward #mydemocracy #futurelect