Thembela MSIBI is a passionate advocate for youth inclusion in African geopolitics. Currently serving as Vice Chairperson of the AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council, she is dedicated to empowering young people through her social enterprise, The Yarn Temple, and her work with the Youth Development Mission. Thembela has a history of collaborating with progressive organisations to integrate marginalised individuals into the development agenda. Her experience in the SADC Youth Parliament and SADC Youth Forum positions her to strategically influence regional priorities.