MR. SIYABULELA CECIL MKWALO ELECTED AS AFBC VICE PRESIDENT
The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Board of Directors convened on January 18, 2025, to address critical matters, including the election of a new Vice President. Following extensive discussions, the Board elected Mr. Siyabulela Cecil Mkwalo to assume the role of Vice President.
The position became available following the removal of the former Vice President, General Luyoyo Ferdinand, due to actions deemed illegal and against the AFBC constitution, as well as measures that compromised the organization’s unity and integrity. General Ferdinand’s suspension followed an illegal meeting held in Kinshasa on October 24, 2024. After an in-depth investigation by the Ethics Committee, the decision to remove him from office was made. The AFBC Congress further approved his removal during its session in Dubai on December 6, 2024.
Mr. Mkwalo brings an extensive background in boxing and sports administration, making him an ideal candidate for this key leadership role. He holds a Master of Sport Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where his research focused on the role of government in the provision and delivery of sports. His academic achievements also include a Bachelor of Sport Science, complemented by numerous certifications in leadership, conflict management, and strategic planning.
With over two decades of experience in the sports sector, Mr. Mkwalo has held prominent roles, including his current position as the President of the South African National Boxing Organisation. He has served as a team manager for the South African national boxing team during international competitions, including the World Youth Championships in Bulgaria. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in developing boxing structures across South Africa, introducing women into the sport, and decentralizing boxing into eleven districts in KwaZulu-Natal.
As a member of the AFBC Board of Directors since 2022, Mr. Mkwalo has demonstrated his commitment to the growth and governance of boxing in Africa. His leadership, strategic planning skills, and passion for the sport have earned him respect within the boxing community.
The AFBC Board also discussed other vacant positions and will finalize decisions on these roles in the near future.
Mr. Mkwalo’s appointment is expected to strengthen AFBC’s leadership and reinforce its mission to promote the sport of boxing across the continent. The AFBC remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and the advancement of African boxing.
Courtesy AFBC
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