KwaZulu-Natal Speaker Hon. Nontembeko Boyce Honoured as a Champion for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
In a momentous celebration of advocacy, visibility, and excellence, the 1st eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards took place at the iconic Ushaka Marine Aquarium, bringing together changemakers and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community under the theme: “Honouring Excellence, Visibility, and Advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ Community.”
Among the evening’s distinguished honourees was the Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, who received the prestigious “Voice for Inclusion Award.” This accolade celebrates individuals whose voices extend beyond private advocacy, resonating in policy-making arenas and shaping a more inclusive and equitable society.
Hon. Boyce has demonstrated unwavering commitment to justice, diversity, and representation. Through her leadership, she has consistently used her platform to champion LGBTQIA+ rights, influence progressive policies, and ensure that inclusion is not just an aspiration but a reality in governance. Her dedication to amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices at the highest levels of government exemplifies the very spirit of the Voice for Inclusion Award.
The event marked a significant milestone in Durban’s Pride history, celebrating not only the resilience and brilliance of the LGBTQIA+ community, but also the leaders who stand beside them in solidarity
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Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, was honoured with the prestigious Voice for Inclusion Award at the inaugural eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards, held at uShaka Marine Aquarium in Durban.
