Name: Dr Nolubabalo Patience Mcinga (also known as Nolubabalo “Babsi” Mcinga / Queen Khazeka)
Born: 20 June 1981, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nationality: South African
Other names / Nicknames: Babsi, Queen Khazeka, Mamngxongo
Alma mater: Damelin College (Diploma in Tourism)
Spouse: Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo (AbaThembu King; m. 1 September 2023; separated after three months, December 2023)
Children: None publicly recorded (previously listed as “N/A unconfirmed”)
Education: Diploma in Tourism (Damelin College); Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development (Ballsbridge University, 2024)
Higher Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development, Ballsbridge University (2024) (Note: Ballsbridge University is not nationally accredited in South Africa) – added context
Occupation: Businesswoman, philanthropist, author, filmmaker, motivational speaker, activist, politician
Years active: 2004–present (business and philanthropy); 2024–present (politics)
Known for: Founding the Be Able Foundation (2020; support for homeless, addiction recovery, mental health and wellness); brief marriage to AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo; service as EFF NCOP delegate and committee member (resigned November 2024); deputy presidency of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (removed October 2025); founding and presidency of the Azania Movement (November 2025)
Political party: Azania Movement (president, founded November 2025)
Other political affiliations: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF; joined early 2024 – November 2024); Afrika Mayibuye Movement (first deputy president, March 2025 – October 2025)
Career & Positions held (chronological):
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2004–2008: HR and home loans roles, Standard Bank South Africa
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2008–present: Business roles including chairperson of Airport Parkade, recruitment specialist (Adcorp, BRS Recruitment/Mcinga and Company), business developer (High Voltage Technology)
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2018–2022: Owner, Emthonjeni Lodge & Conference Centre; SADC sales and marketing director, AlataGold (Ghana)
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2020–present: Founder and director, Be Able Foundation; publisher, NTU News; director, NTU Film Academy & Media Production
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August 2023: Development management director, AbaThembu Royal Kingdom
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Early 2024: Joined EFF as active member and mobiliser
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June 2024 – November 2024: Permanent delegate, National Council of Provinces (EFF) (corrected end date from February 2025)
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July 2024 – November 2024: Member/alternate on multiple Select Committees (Security and Justice, Agriculture, Public Petitions, Economic Development) (corrected end date)
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March 2025 – October 2025: First deputy president, Afrika Mayibuye Movement (removed October 2025)
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November 2025–present: Founder and president, Azania Movement (youth-owned civic society focused on community issues)
Awards and honours: Ugwumba Excellence Award for devotion to human advancement (2023); Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development (Ballsbridge University, 2024)
Controversies: Left royal marriage citing safety concerns and toxicity (2023); resigned from EFF and NCOP (November 2024), citing ill health; removed as Afrika Mayibuye deputy president over alleged misconduct including unsanctioned meetings with MK Party leader Jacob Zuma (October 2025), leading to public disputes and statements criticising party leadership
Criminal charges / Legal issues: N/A (no criminal charges reported as of 6 December 2025)
Residence: Graaff-Reinet / Mthatha, Eastern Cape (inferred from royal marriage and work)
Website / Social media: Instagram: @nolubabalo_mcinga; X: @NP_Mcinga; email: babsi.mcinga@gmail.com (no personal website identified)
