Khanyi Mlaba
About Khanyi Mlaba
Khanyi is a writer and editor at Global Citizen, and is part of our team in South Africa. She's passionate about women's issues and loves catching up on pop culture. In her spare time you'll find her reading a novel or making up a recipe in the kitchen.
Stories
NewsEnvironmentAfrica Is Unlikely to Switch to Green Energy by 2030: Study
The continent could be stuck using fossil fuels for decades, according to a new report. Read more
5 South African Celebrities Tackling Period Poverty
From Bonang Matheba to Mihlali Ndamase, they’re using their platforms to help make change. Read more
How a Ugandan Boxing Champion Is Empowering Women to Stand Up for Themselves
Baleke’s own experience of assault drove her to become a professional boxer. Read more
NewsEducationThousands of Children in Kenya Failed to Return to School This Week
An estimated 15 million children were expected to return to school following a nine-month closure. Read more
NewsHealthHow COVID-19 Testing Has Caused a 'Humanitarian Crisis' at Africa's Busiest Border
Fifteen people died over the Christmas period while waiting to enter Zimbabwe. Read more
5 Heartwarming Things That Made South Africans Smile in 2020
Even amid a global pandemic, South Africans found ways to ease their anxieties. Read more
From #EndSARS to #AmINext: How Young Africans Used Social Media to Drive Change in 2020
Africa’s youth have used their voices — and smartphones — to stand up against injustice. Read more
NewsCitizenship1 in 5 South Africans Are Living in Extreme Poverty: UN Report
Meanwhile, the country’s wealthiest 10% own more than half the national income. Read more
Rwanda's Christelle Kwizera Wins 2020 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Nick Jonas told Kwizera she was the winner in a wonderful surprise video call. Read more
WATCH: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Ursula von der Leyen Discuss COVID-19, Climate Change, and More
President von der Leyen won the 2020 Global Citizen Prize for World Leader for her COVID-19 efforts. Read more