Rustenburg Yarona Pride Indaba 2025 · 22 November 2025 · 9am – 2pm

Indaba 2025
Bridging Differences, Building Power

Join LGBTQIA+ community leaders, allies, creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs for a transformative day of strategy, celebration, and collective care. Explore powerful tools and conversations designed to deepen belonging, advance economic justice, and ignite queer joy—right here in Rustenburg and beyond.

22 November 2025

Saturday · 9am – 2pm

Rustenburg Civic Center

Banquet Hall · North West

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What to Expect

An affirming programme centring LGBTQIA+ lived experiences, economic inclusion, health, healing, and creative expression.

Community Power

Strategic panels on social entrepreneurship, civic participation, and small business pathways designed to unlock collective leadership.

Wellness & Inclusion

Healing circles, mental health check-ins, inclusive faith spaces, and wellness rooms facilitated by queer health practitioners.

Creative Expression

Storytelling labs, pop-up exhibits, youth showcases, and media training celebrating queer artistry and Pride history.

Programme & Flow

Navigate the day with plenary sessions, breakouts, and healing spaces.

Theme: Bridging Differences • Building Power

The Indaba invites LGBTQIA+ people, allies, educators, faith leaders, and activists to co-create tangible solutions that increase belonging, safety, and shared power.

  • Opening grounding ceremony, land acknowledgement, and community agreements.
  • Pride marketplace showcasing queer-owned businesses and support organisations.
  • Wellness lounge, quiet reflection zones, and peer-support circles.
  • Live documentation wall capturing stories, commitments, and Pride reports.
  • 09:00 - Registration, wellness check-in, Pride marketplace opens.
  • 09:15 - Welcome and Prayer (Moruti Khunou)
  • 09:25 - Purpose of the day (Lesego Sheta)
  • 09:45 - Keynote Speaker (Angela Mogorosi)
  • 10:00 - RLM Speaker (Cllr Lebogang Pule)
  • 10:10 - Finance and Economic Inclusion (Adel Daly)
  • 10:40 - Traditional Leadership (Dr Koketso Rakhudu)
  • 11:00 - RLM Executive Mayor (Sheila Mabale Huma)
  • 11:10 - Local Economic Development (MMC Thabang Rampou)
  • 11:20 - Dignity and Integrity (Mmusi)
  • 11:30 - GBV (MMC Nono Phalole)
  • 11:40 - IEC (Mr Mbathu)
  • 11:50 - NYDA (Genevieve Kabini)
  • 11:55 - Pride and Pride Reports
  • 12:00 - Questions and Answers
  • 12:45 - Panel Discussions
  • Finance & Economic Inclusion - Adel Daly
  • Traditional Leadership - Dr Koketso Rakhudu
  • Local Economic Development - MMC Thabang Rampou
  • Dignity and Integrity - Mmusi
  • GBV (Gender-Based Violence) - MMC Nono Phalole
  • Civic Education - IEC Mr Mbathu
  • Youth Development - NYDA Genevieve Kabini
  • Pride & Pride Reports
  • 13:15 - Signing of the Pledge
  • 13:30 - Closure and Lunch
  • After Lunch - Networking

Speakers & Facilitators

Anchored by trailblazers advancing LGBTQIA+ leadership, health, and entrepreneurship.

President Gay - Social Entrepreneurship Trailblazer

President Gay

Social Entrepreneurship Trailblazer

Innovator driving queer-owned enterprises and creative industry pipelines. President Gay anchors discussions on inclusive economies, mentorship, and impact storytelling.

Katli Wa Lepower - Health & Wellness Advocate

Katli Wa Lepower

Health & Wellness Advocate

Holistic practitioner centring mental health, body autonomy, and healing justice. Katli guides restorative sessions on queer wellness, community care, and sustainable wellbeing.

Dr Koketso Rakhudu - Traditional Leadership

Dr Koketso Rakhudu

Traditional Leadership

Representing Tsitsing Kgotla Ya Rakhudu, Dr Koketso Rakhudu brings expertise in traditional leadership and community governance, bridging cultural heritage with contemporary LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

Craig Setzin - Psychosocial Support

Craig Setzin

Psychosocial Support & Systematic Inventive Thinking

Representing Khulisa, Craig Setzin brings expertise in psychosocial support and systematic inventive thinking, advancing innovative approaches to community wellbeing and problem-solving.

Miranda Daly - Finance & Economic Inclusion

Miranda Daly

Finance & Economic Inclusion

Representing First National Bank, Miranda Daly brings expertise in finance and economic inclusion, focusing on expanding access to financial resources and opportunities for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Kopano Mothibi - Panel Facilitator

Kopano Mothibi

Panel Facilitator

Facilitating engaging discussions and ensuring productive dialogue throughout the Indaba panels and sessions.

MMC Thabang Rampou - Local Economic Development

MMC Thabang Rampou

Local Economic Development

Focusing on local economic development strategies and initiatives that support community growth and economic empowerment within the Rustenburg region.

Cllr Shiela Mabala-Huma - Executive Mayor

Cllr Shiela Mabala-Huma

Executive Mayor

Honored guest supporting the Rustenburg Yarona Pride Indaba 2025 and championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion and community development.

More facilitators to be announced, featuring youth voices, trans and gender diverse leaders, grassroots organisers, and artists from the North West province.

Venue & Accessibility

Rustenburg Civic Center – Banquet Hall, 161 Bethlehem Drive, Rustenburg.

Accessible parking, gender-neutral restrooms, sensory-friendly zones, dedicated prayer and reflection space, and onsite wellness support will be available throughout the day.

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Community Partners

Collaborating to deliver mentorship, referrals, and resources on the day.

Tshisimogo Foundation

Community counselling,civic education,voter education,youth empowerment, and family support.

Absolute Gender Free Space

Media storytelling, pride documentation, and advocacy campaigns.

Khulisa Social Solutions

Restorative justice, community reintegration, and civic dialogue.

The Queer Generational Movement

Creative economy incubation, artist residencies, and storytelling labs.

Creative Brand House

- House of Hustle Pty Ltd

-Creative and Business Hub

Kgotla Ya Rakhudu

Traditional Leadership (only)

Banture Funeral Services

Affirming dignified services and family support for LGBTQIA+ households.

Laboda Events Hire

Event logistics, staging, and accessible production support.

Get Involved

Help us grow the movement and expand access to the Indaba.

Volunteer

Become a Pride steward, wellness guide, or registration host. Email info.rustenburgyaronapride@gmail.com.

Showcase

Apply for the Pride marketplace to feature your queer-owned business or creative project.

Sponsor

Partner with us to expand scholarships, travel support, accessibility services, and community stipends.

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Spread the Word

Download the media kit and invite your networks to Rustenburg Yarona Pride Indaba 2025.

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