{"id":138,"date":"2026-05-09T08:46:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2026-05-13T01:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:56:18","slug":"cde-tumo-johnson-mafisa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/?page_id=138","title":{"rendered":"Cde Tumo Johnson Mafisa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cde Tumo Mafisa is a founding force behind Batho Movement. A former leader in the Economic Freedom Fighters, he has tirelessly fought for housing, justice, and the empowerment of every community. His leadership drives Batho Movement\u2019s unwavering commitment to real change before, during, and after elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mafisa believes in leadership that listens, serves, and creates real opportunities for ordinary citizens, especially the youth.<br>With a strong commitment to unity, development, and community empowerment, Mafisa continues to inspire young people to become active participants in shaping the future of South Africa. His leadership is driven by the belief that communities grow stronger when people work together with honesty, accountability, and purpose.<br>His vision is to build a movement that represents the needs, dreams, and future of the people \u2014 because true leadership begins with serving the community.<br>\u201cThe People Shall Govern.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-1019x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-1019x1024.jpg 1019w, https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2-1528x1536.jpg 1528w, https:\/\/www.bathomovement.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FB_IMG_1774099616481-2.jpg 2037w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tumo J Mafisa <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-Founder &amp; President <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tumomafisa@bathomovement.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cde Tumo Mafisa is a founding force behind Batho Movement. 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