YALI RLC SA Eswatini Alumni Chapter

24/07/2026

YALI RLC SOUTHERN AFRICA – ESWATINI CHAPTER CELEBRATES SELULEKO C. SIMELANE AS ALUM OF THE MONTH

The YALI Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa – Eswatini Chapter proudly congratulates Seluleko C. Simelane on being recognised as the YALI RLC Southern Africa Alum of the Month.

Seluleko is an outstanding educator, youth leader, and advocate whose dedication to advancing meaningful youth participation in governance and sustainable development continues to inspire young people across Eswatini and beyond. His recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for youth to lead, influence policy, and drive positive change.

Currently serving as a National Youth Delegate to the Commonwealth Youth Council and a Senior Youth Panellist for the EU Youth Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization, Seluleko has consistently championed youth empowerment, education, mental health, civic engagement, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

As the Eswatini Chapter, we are proud to celebrate one of our own whose leadership, passion, and service continue to elevate the YALI network and proudly represent the Kingdom of Eswatini on regional and international platforms.

Congratulations, Seluleko! This honour is well deserved, and we wish you continued success as you inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.

30/06/2026

Bend & Pick Traders are now at the Trade Hub (below Zakhele Traffic Lights). Come through and support local traders! @top fans

17/06/2026

🚀 Calling RLC-SA Alumni Exhibitors!

Apply to participate in the 2026 3-Day Virtual Alumni Exhibition and showcase your business, project, product, or service to the wider alumni network.

Selected exhibitors will gain valuable exposure and stand a chance to receive one of ten R10,000 grants.

📧 Watch out for an email from your alumni chapter with details on how to apply.

16/05/2026

🌍✨ CALLING ALL ESWATINI RLC ALUMNI! ✨🌍

You are warmly invited to a special RLC Eswatini Alumni Get-Together as we welcome our brothers and sisters from the Mozambican RLC Chapter during the exciting Bushfire Festival! 🎉

This will be an unforgettable gathering filled with:
🤝 Networking
🌟 Reconnecting
💬 Inspiring conversations
🎊 Fun and cultural exchange

📅 Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
📍 Location: Manzini (venue details to follow)
💵 Registration Fee: E150 (for food)

Let’s come together as one regional community and celebrate the spirit of leadership, friendship, and collaboration. 🇸🇿🤝🇲🇿

📲 For registration and enquiries contact:

👤 County Chapter Chairperson
Siphiwo Lushaba
📞 +268 7863 1909

👤 Communications
Sandile Nxumalo
📞 +268 7678 0352

⚡ Register early to secure your spot!
We can’t wait to see you there!

02/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 271 graduates from Online Cohort 22! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and success. The future you are shaping for Africa is inspiring.

02/04/2026

🎓✨ CELEBRATING A NEW WAVE OF AFRICAN LEADERS ✨🎓

Today, we honour 271 outstanding graduates of Online Cohort 22 — a powerful network of leaders rising from across the SADC region, with Eswatini proudly standing tall among them 🇸🇿

Your journey reflects courage, resilience, and a deep commitment to transforming communities. You are not just graduates, but champions of change, shaping a future driven by innovation, unity, and sustainable development.

As the Eswatini Chapter, we take immense pride in celebrating leaders from SADC, particularly our own — who continue to represent excellence and purpose on a regional stage.
YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa

Congratulations, Cohort 22 — Africa’s future is in capable hands! 🌍🔥

🎉 Congratulations to our 271 graduates from Online Cohort 22! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and success. The future you are shaping for Africa is inspiring.

02/04/2026

RLC ESWATINI | ALUM OF THE WEEK 🌟

This week, we proudly celebrate Samkeliso, a passionate changemaker whose journey is rooted in a deep commitment to fighting food insecurity and uplifting rural communities in Eswatini. 🌱🇸🇿

A graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and BioSystems Engineering from the University of Eswatini, Samkeliso’s purpose was clear from a young age. Unlike many children who dreamt of becoming doctors, pilots, or engineers, his dream was simple yet powerful: to help his community produce enough food to feed their families.

His journey was not without challenges. For seventeen years, he balanced school with early mornings spent walking over a kilometer to plough and w**d maize fields—sometimes arriving late to class. These experiences shaped his determination to find lasting solutions to food scarcity in his rural community.

Driven by this purpose, Samkeliso pursued agriculture at university to equip himself with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact. In 2018, after graduating, he was selected to join the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa under the Business and Entrepreneurship Development track, where he gained valuable skills in entrepreneurship and business management.

Today, Samkeliso is putting his vision into action. He has established a poultry project in his community, producing eggs and selling them at affordable prices. His initiative is not only improving access to nutritious food but also contributing to local economic empowerment.

Samkeliso’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and leadership in action—proving that one person’s dream can spark transformation across an entire community.

👏 Join us in celebrating his inspiring contribution to food security, entrepreneurship, and community development in Eswatini.

23/03/2026

🌟 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: TEMAVE MUNDE LEADS WITH PURPOSE 🌱

Temave Munde stands out as a shining example of youth leadership, innovation, and community impact in the Kingdom of Eswatini. As a dynamic entrepreneur and passionate changemaker, she continues to inspire a new generation to rise, create, and lead with purpose.

As Co-Founder and Director of Pop Farm Property Limited Teavee Temave Munde is making meaningful strides in sustainable agriculture. Her work in vegetable production not only contributes to food security but also promotes environmentally conscious farming practices that support long-term community development and economic resilience.

Her passion extends far beyond business. As a dedicated Social Mentor, Temave invests her time and energy into empowering young people with the tools, mindset, and confidence needed to succeed. In 2020, she founded the Fonteyn Youth Savings Association—an impactful initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving among youth while providing access to small loans to kickstart entrepreneurial ventures. Through this platform, many young people are finding pathways out of unemployment and into self-sufficiency.

Temave’s leadership journey also includes serving as Vice Chairperson of the Mbabane Chapter of the Eswatini Youth Chamber of Commerce, where she played a vital role in advocating for youth participation in business and leadership spaces.

A proud graduate of The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA), where she specialized in Leadership in Business and Entrepreneurship, Temave has further strengthened her capacity to lead and influence positive change.

Through her work, Temave Munde continues to champion youth empowerment, agricultural development, and sustainable economic growth. Her story is one of vision, resilience, and impact—truly deserving of this week’s Alumni Spotlight

11/03/2026

RLC Eswatini | Alum of the Week

This week, we proudly celebrate Meluleki Simelane, a visionary sports leader whose dedication is helping shape the future of swimming in Eswatini and inspiring young people through the power of sport. 🏊‍♂️🇸🇿

Meluleki serves as a Technical Official under World Aquatics, where he contributes to raising officiating standards and strengthening the development of competitive swimming in the country. His commitment to excellence goes even further as he actively works on developing a technical officials curriculum for swimming in Eswatini, an initiative aimed at professionalising the sport and building a sustainable pipeline of qualified officials.

Driven by a passion for youth development and water safety, Meluleki is the founder and owner of Pelicans Swimming Club. Through the club, he provides swimming lessons and training opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities. His work is opening doors for young athletes, promoting water safety, and ensuring that more communities gain access to the life-saving and life-changing skill of swimming.

Beyond the pool, Meluleki also serves as the Public Relations Officer of Moneni Pirates, where he plays a vital role in strengthening communication, building supporter engagement, and elevating the club's public image.

As an alumnus of the Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa under the Young African Leaders Initiative, Meluleki continues to demonstrate what leadership in action truly means — using sport as a powerful platform for youth empowerment, community development, and national impact.

His journey is a powerful reminder that leadership, passion, and service can transform communities and inspire the next generation of champions.

Join us in celebrating his remarkable commitment to sport development, youth empowerment, and community transformation in Eswatini. 👏





YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa