Ntombenhle Shezi

Ntombenhle Shezi is a writer, researcher, documentary filmmaker, and organiser whose work explores the intersection of art, creative methodologies, and transformative justice. She is also a brand and communications strategist with a unique ability to connect people, networks, and ideas to drive meaningful change. She is currently a Senior Brand Strategist at DNA Brand Architects and Chairs the Communications Sub-Committee as part of the National Dialogue of South Africa’s Preparatory Task Team. Recently, she led advocacy and communications at the Tutu Legacy Foundation, where she served as creative director and programmer of the annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, and convened, organised, and facilitated workshops, creating spaces where diverse voices could come together to address pressing issues like gender-based violence, migration, and democracy on the margins and more. Her recent work has included the Solidarity Series, the most recent iteration, Let’s Talk About Sudan, has brought South African and Sudanese justice advocates into dialogue to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.