Thato Mahlangu
About Thato Mahlangu
Thato Mahlangu is a Global Citizen contractor based in Johannesburg. He’s a journalism student from the Tshwane University of Technology. When he’s not writing, he spends his time listening to jazz, researching history and admiring great works of arts by local artists. Thato has volunteered at various schools, reading to children in IsiZulu and SeTswana.
Stories
Citizenship'Humans of New York' Creator Is Turning His Lens on the People of Johannesburg
The blog, which has over 20 million social media followers, connects people from all over the world. Read more
EducationHow Tragedy Inspired Sello Maake KaNcube to Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence
The actor has five children by five women, before his son died in a car crash. Read more
Food & HungerSouth Africa's Government Will Spend Millions on Supporting Women and Youth Farmers
Women and young people are instrumental in the global fight to end hunger and malnutrition. Read more
CitizenshipThis Case Could Revolutionise the Treatment of Transgender Prisoners in South Africa
Jade September is serving her sentence in a male prison. Read more
HealthThe World's Deadliest Air Pollution Hotspot Is in South Africa
“How many people should die before something is done?” Read more
EnvironmentJohannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba Just Joined Young People to Help Clean Up the City
“This environment is about your future.” Read more
Girls & WomenThese 2 Women Are Using Dolls to Help African Girls Love Their Own Look
Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu’s 3-year-old daughter wanted long, blonde hair. Read more
AdvocacyFood & HungerUnique Voices From Across Africa Just Gathered in Zambia to Combat Hunger and Malnutrition
Global Citizen brought together musicians, sports stars, advocates, and activists in Lusaka. Read more
HealthThis Group of People Walked From Pretoria to Cape Town for a Brilliant Reason
Crazy for Walking is using walking to destigmatise mental illness in South Africa. Read more