south africa: r.i.p. ‘fees must fall’ beloved activist maliviwe brian matyila

Another heartbreaking loss for the global black liberation movement comes with the passing of South African LGBTQ+ activist Maliviwe Brian Matyila, a prominent voice in the #FeesMustFall movement. Matyila was a major champion of free quality education as well as LGBT+ issues. His passion and powerful resistance led people to refer to him as a Young Lion. At the time of this post, the cause of Matyila’s death is unclear. Rest in peace.

Memorial Service of #FeesmustFall #LGBTQI Activist Brian Matyila pic.twitter.com/fWnrYnHvGJ

— Ḓenzhe La Ṅwali (@TheRealDenzhe) March 15, 2018

UJ Students, friends and family of the late Brian Matyila gathered in celebration of a life well lived yet a life cut so short.

Cde Brian tell our stalwarts that we are getting the land and our education is free. The Freedom Charter is a living document

Till we meet again. RIP pic.twitter.com/mdh50xb5Q7

— Kingsway SRC (@UJAPK_SRC) March 15, 2018