Lehlogonolo Mary Sikhwari

Lehlogonolo Mary Sikhwari is an experienced professional currently serving as a Stakeholder Relations Officer with the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs since September 2021. Sikhwari's extensive involvement in youth and community organizations includes roles such as South African Delegate at the World Youth Forum and One Young World, and a Branch Executive Member of the ANCYL Ike Maphoto Branch. Additionally, Sikhwari co-founded Vine Branches and worked in various capacities, including Program Associate Intern at RandSandton Consulting Group and Limpopo Branch Coordinator for The Businesswomen's Association of South Africa. Previous experience also includes administrative roles at Christian Revival Church, where responsibilities included office management and communication. Sikhwari holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Pretoria and an Honours degree in International Politics from the University of South Africa, complemented by training at the Thabo Mbeki Leadership Institution.