Communications Intern
glintern@genderlinks.org.za
Nokukhanya Khumalo was born and raised in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal – a town now officially recognized as a city. She holds a Diploma (N6) in Management Assistant from eMajuba TVET College, with a focus on Communication and Microsoft Office Suite.
Coming from a family of educators, Nokukhanya carved her own path into Administration. She began her career as an Admin Intern at Vumanisabelo Special School, where she took on multiple roles beyond administration, including sports coaching, trip organizing, and event coordination for the learners.
In 2019, she relocated to Johannesburg and explored various job opportunities in restaurants, insurance sales, and call centres. Her passion for community work led her to volunteer in 2021 at The Organisation for Young Women’s Dignity (TOFYWD), an NGO based in Diepsloot. While volunteering with TOFYWD, she joined the City of Johannesburg (COJ) as a Library Relief Assistant Intern in 2023, where she actively participated in community outreach programs. During this time, she enhanced her communication skills and taught herself advanced MS Office tools to strengthen her office-based competencies.
It was through her advocacy work at TOFYWD that she discovered the Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellowship, where she began educating young women and girls about gender-based violence (GBV). This pivotal moment marked the start of a new chapter when she joined the WOSSO Fellowship after completing her COJ contract.
Today, Nokukhanya is a proud WOSSO Fellow and Communications Intern at Gender Links. Her vibrant energy and digital presence caught the attention of Gender Links’ Special Advisor, Colleen Lowe Morna. She now travels with other young women across various regions, working toward positive change in communities and championing youth participation in political and advocacy spaces.
As a GL Communications Intern, Nokukhanya continues to set the bar high. She uses innovative tools; including AI, video content, and graphic design to elevate the digital presence of both WOSSO and Gender Links. Her goal is to make “digital noise” and take social media by storm, amplifying voices and messages that matter.
Beyond her professional work, Nokukhanya has found her voice through poetry, blogging, and public speaking. She continues to be a fearless advocate representing the voiceless and amplifying grassroots realities in the city of Johannesburg.
