Axolile Notywala is a South African politician and councillor in the

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, where he represents

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on behalf of

Rise Mzansi Rise Mzansi (RISE) is a South African political party founded in April 2023. It is led by Songezo Zibi, a former newspaper editor and co-founder of the ''Rivonia Circle'' think tank. The party characterises their ideology as social democratic bu ...

Early life and education

Prior to his political career, Notywala was a community activist and organiser. He is a lifelong fellow with Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity, served as board member at the Philippi village project, and acquired leadership certificates from the

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and

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. He founded Role Models FC, an amateur soccer club based in

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that also focused on organising young men to be active against gender-based violence, and co-founded the Movement for Collective Action and Racial Equity, focusing on active citizenship amongst marginalised communities.

Political career

Notywala contested the

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's candidate for

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and number one on their

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. The party failed to win any seats in the election. In August 2024, Rise Mzansi and

announced that Notywala would be filling a vacancy for Good in the

References

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