PROFILE: MR. NEO MOKOENA
Current Position
Neo Mokoena is a South African politician and serves as the Co-Founder and Deputy President of Batho Movement. He provides strategic leadership to the organisation and is responsible for political mobilisation, organisational development, policy advocacy, and community engagement. He is passionate about promoting accountable governance, ethical leadership, youth empowerment, community development, and the protection of constitutional rights.
Personal Details:
Born on 26 May 2004
Born and bred in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, in the Free State Province.
Neo Mokoena has dedicated his life to serving communities through leadership, public service, youth development, and political activism. From a young age, he developed a passion for community development and has remained committed to creating opportunities for young people while advocating for better governance, improved service delivery, and social justice.
Academic Qualifications
• Mokoena attended Tiisetsang High School, where he completed his National Senior Certificate (Matric).
• Currently studying towards a Bachelor of Administration in Human Settlement Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Leadership Experience.
• Co-Founder & Deputy President – Batho Movement
• Founder & Coach – Super Blessed Stars Football Academy (Registered with the South African Football Association)
• Founder & Director – Mmetla Development Tournament
• Community Activist
• Human Settlements Advocate
Political Background
Mr. Neo Mokoena is one of the founding leaders of Batho Movement and has played a significant role in establishing and growing the organisation. Since its inception, he has led numerous community mobilisation programmes, voter education campaigns, youth leadership initiatives, and political awareness programmes across the Dihlabeng Local Municipality.
He regularly engages communities on matters relating to accountable governance, service delivery, democratic participation, youth empowerment, and constitutional rights. As Deputy President, he provides strategic leadership to the movement and contributes to the development of policies aimed at improving the lives of South Africans.
Mokoena is a passionate advocate for human settlements and frequently assists communities on matters relating to housing administration, housing allocation, informal settlements, land administration, and sustainable human settlements. He also advocates for fair and lawful processes concerning illegal occupation of land and buildings, while promoting peaceful and legally compliant solutions.
He actively assists vulnerable individuals and families by providing guidance on eviction-related matters, advocating for lawful procedures in accordance with South African legislation, and encouraging engagement between affected communities and relevant authorities. His work seeks to ensure that the constitutional rights of all parties are respected while promoting access to adequate housing and dignified living conditions.
Mokoena is also an outspoken advocate against human rights violations and works closely with communities to raise awareness of constitutional rights, equality, dignity, and access to justice. He believes that every South African deserves to be treated fairly and with respect regardless of their social or economic circumstances.
He is committed to promoting ethical leadership, transparent governance, community participation, sustainable development, and responsive local government. Through public engagement, advocacy, and grassroots mobilisation, he continues to champion policies that improve service delivery, strengthen democratic institutions, and empower young people to participate meaningfully in shaping South Africa’s future.
Mokoena is a dedicated community activist, organiser, youth leader, and emerging public administrator whose vision is to build inclusive communities where every citizen enjoys equal opportunities, quality public services, adequate housing, and a government that truly serves the people.
Batho Movement