Office of the President
Adolphina Mani
President, Moshabi Political Party
Through Moshabi Political Party, President Adolphina Mani is committed to encouraging responsible leadership, lifelong learning and meaningful participation in South Africa’s democratic future.
From nursing to public service
Leadership begins with the willingness to learn, to accept responsibility and to serve. Adolphina Mani’s journey—from nursing and clinical specialisation to management, research and founding Moshabi Political Party—reflects that conviction.
Her vision for the party is a movement that remains close to communities, values every voice and approaches South Africa’s future with courage and purpose.
Adolphina Mani
President
Biography
About the President
Adolphina Mani is the founder and President of Moshabi Political Party. Her professional journey began in education and nursing and developed into clinical specialisation, healthcare management and postgraduate research before she entered politics.
She attended Ramantsha Primary School and Mokomeni High School, then obtained a Diploma in Computer Literacy. She trained as a Staff Nurse at the College of Nursing and later completed a Nursing degree at the University of Limpopo, becoming a Professional Nurse.
She continued at the University of Limpopo with a postgraduate speciality in Clinical Nursing. At Tshwane University of Technology she pursued postgraduate studies in Nursing Management while furthering her specialisation in Oncology Nursing. Her experience later led her into a Nursing Manager role.
Returning to the University of Limpopo, she completed a Master’s degree in Nursing Science, with research focused on waiting time in nursing management. She later founded Moshabi Party, bringing a career-long emphasis on growth, learning and leadership into public life.
Leadership
Leadership philosophy
Adolphina’s leadership philosophy is informed by a career that required continual study, practical responsibility and care for others. She values preparation, perseverance and leaders who keep growing rather than standing still.
Her move from healthcare into politics reflects a belief that leadership should accept new challenges and use experience in service of a wider community.
Commitment
Through Moshabi Political Party, President Adolphina Mani is committed to encouraging responsible leadership, lifelong learning and meaningful participation in South Africa’s democratic future.