He is the chairperson of the Vukani Community Development Organisation , a pro-black non-profit focused on community development and political solidarity.

He was raised in Mvezo, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, under the care of his uncle, Nkosi Mandla Mandela . Fast Facts about Mayibuye Mandela

Because his great-grandmother, Baliwe, was unmarried, Mayibuye was born into her lineage and carries the Mandela maternal surname.

While specific names of his biological parents are often kept out of the public spotlight, his heritage is defined by traditional Xhosa customs:

He is often described as a "Mandela by blood and tradition," having undergone his traditional initiation ceremony in Mvezo in 2015 to "graduate as a man" within the family name.

is biologically the great-grandson of Baliwe Mandela , the unmarried sister of former South African President Nelson Mandela .

He is a prominent political figure in South Africa, recently making headlines for joining the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) after previously maintaining a non-partisan stance.