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
3 of the Biggest Issues Facing Expectant Mothers in Africa
Malnutrition is just one of the biggest challenges women face while pregnant. Read more
From Zozibini Tunzi to Shudufhadzo Musida: How the Miss South Africa Pageant Is Redefining Beauty
The pageant is becoming more inclusive of South Africa’s diverse women. Read more
Millions of ‘Dirty and Dangerous’ Second-Hand Cars Sold to Africa: Report
Unsafe and heavily polluting cars are being “dumped” by wealthy countries on developing nations. Read more
3 Things That Have Increased Food Insecurity in South Africa This Year
The COVID-19 pandemic is only one of the factors that has affected access to food in the country. Read more
WHO: New COVID-19 Rapid Tests Will Be a 'Game Changer' for Tackling the Pandemic in Africa
The rapid tests will vastly improve testing capacity in rural and remote areas. Read more
This Is Why South African Celebrities Are Tweeting About #EndHumanTrafficking
Cassper Nyovest, Boity, Lasizwe, and other SA celebrities have shared the hashtag. Read more
These Homeless Men in South Africa Turned Lockdown Into a 'Life-Changing' Agricultural Project
By growing and selling vegetables, these men are using their profits to help others. Read more
‘Lockdown’ Is South Africa’s Word of the Year for 2020
The word was used almost 500,000 times this year in South Africa. Read more
3 Ways South Africa’s Economic Recovery Plan Aims to Empower Women
President Ramaphosa has put a spotlight on growing women’s businesses. Read more
Scientists in South Africa Launch Trial to Test the MMR Vaccine Against COVID-19
They’re hoping that the existing vaccine could protect frontline workers. Read more