Philisiwe Mazibuko is a human rights activist and aspiring socialist, having worked in the environmental struggle and access to information community based and organizational struggles. She works closely with Durban community based formations in advancing community participation and strengthening tools for mobilisation and advocacy. Her work can be seen through organizations such as the Right2Know Campaign, the Africa Solidarity Network, the Democracy Development Programme, the South Durban Community Environment Alliance and the Durban South Community Peace Builders. Philisiwe is a Community Scholar at the Centre for Civil Society University of KwaZulu-Natal.