Mmapaseka Steve Letsike

Mmapaseka Steve Letsike

Country

South Africa

Birth - Death

1986 -

Occupation

Politics, Activist

Notable Achievements

Government Minister

Description

Member of Parliament since 2024 and appointed as Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. LGBTQ and HIV activist. A prominent lesbian figure within the African National Congress, and has campaigned for LGBT rights in South Africa. Founder and Executive Director of LGBTIQ+ group Access Chapter 2. Former deputy chair of the South African National AIDS Council, and served as the chair of its National Society Forum. Chair of the Commonwealth Equality Network (2021).

See Also

• Global LGBTQ HIV/AIDS Activists

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.gov.za/about-government/contact-directory/women-youth-and-persons-disabilities-deputy-ministry/mmapaseka
• https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/06/14/pride-and-progress-steve-letsike-sworn-in-as-south-african-mp/
• https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/07/01/lgbtiq-activist-steve-letsike-takes-on-deputy-minister-role/

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