Sifiso Mtsweni

Sifiso Mtsweni holds a qualification in Sports Management and a certificate in SMME Management and Project Management. 

He has extensive experience in youth development-related areas with a special focus on politics, sports and economic development, particularly on SMME growth. 

Sifiso Mtsweni further possesses significant public sector experience; some of the clients he has previously mentored, and a number of projects that he has overseen have gone on to receive numerous accolades.

As the NYDA Executive Chairperson, he has championed new and innovative youth development proposals including the removal of work experience as an entry-level requirement in order to enhance employability, and has also undertaken the role to redefine the accessibility and reach of NYDA. 

Mr. Mtsweni has served in the leadership of various youth formations such as COSAS, SASCO and the ANCYL South Africa where he now serves as an NEC member.