Malehlohonolo Martha Kotole is a dedicated and passionate leader, they have spent almost their entire life advocating for social justice, equality, visibility and representation for the LGBTQIA+ Community. Born and raised in Sebokeng, led them to be inspired by the struggles and triumphs of those around the community. Malehlohonolo became involved in student politics joining the Socialist Student Movement which advocates for student’s rights through activism to address key issues affecting students and the injustice followed by the discrimination in the institution. In 2021 they were one of the founders of Vuka People’s Rainbow Movement, a non-profit organization which focus on advocating, uplifting and empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals within the entire Sedibeng Region. In 2023, Malehlohonolo became part of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Youth\Councils which unites young leaders from different youth club areas fostering collaboration to establish a Youth Council that will actively support Youth Council Activist Club. Later that year they were elected as the Emfuleni LGBTQIA+ Sector Executive Secretary in General and the Civil Society Youth Interim Structure under Kagiso Trust representing Gauteng Province.

Khumbulani Mdluli has 5 years’ experience in a corporate environment where he has played a vital role at Sasol Global Integrated Energy and Chemical Business. Khumbulani recently joined Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) COID & Operations department reporting to the CEO. He has 6 years’ experience in activism for the LGBTQIA+ community and CSO’s organisations. Khumbulani founded LGBTQIA+ Youth Change Drivers Mentorship foundation in 2019 and worked or collaborated with the Department of Community Safety, Thami Dish Foundation, Access Chapter 2, Constitution Hill and he was part of the LGBTQIA+ Provincial Task Team in Gauteng. In 2019, he was part of TYI’s Top 100 young leaders powered by Independent. Khumbulani is currently playing a leading role at church as National Youth Chairperson reporting to the National Executive Council. These are the values that keep him going and they resonate with him as team collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion are close to his heart.