Ayanda Denge

Ayanda Denge's legacy is one of courage and resilience. She used her personal experiences of surviving HIV, cancer, and exploitation to advocate for the rights of sex workers and trans women. Her work with SWEAT and Embrace Dignity highlighted the complexities of the sex work debate, and her voice was instrumental in challenging stigma and pushing for policy changes. She is remembered as a passionate advocate who fought for the human rights of marginalized communities in South Africa.