Michelle Solomon
Journalist. Activist.
Specialising in—
> Human rights: including anti-sexual violence advocacy and support for SV/GBV survivors; sex workers; & the LGBTQIA+ community
> Freedom of expression; press & creative freedom; access to information + information integrity
For the last fourteen years I've done extensive work as an activist in the areas of press freedom and freedom of expression; access to information and information integrity; and anti sexual violence advocacy and rape survivor rights.In 2013 I was the national spokesperson and media liaison for the Silent Protest, then South Africa's largest national protest against rape and sexual violence. Additionally, I was featured in the South African editions of Oprah magazine and Marie Claire magazine for my past work as a survivor rights activist in 2011 and 2013 respectively.In recent years, I've increasingly explored activism around LGBTQAI+ rights and sex workers' rights, and intend to combine all these overlapping areas of contention for the work I produce for my Patreon and future (as yet untitled) podcast on these matters.
I've also been a journalist for almost two decades and worked at some of South Africa's leading publications. I've held positions as a senior journalist and court reporter, as well as an online editor and social media manager.My bylines include the Daily Dispatch; Mail & Guardian; Daily Maverick, City Press; News24; and many others. I also freelanced as a fact-checker for AfricaCheck, the continent's leading fact-checking organisation.You can read more of my past work at my website (which I'm currently updating) and find me on LinkedIn.I'm also currently pursuing my law degree in South Africa.
Erotic audio storyteller, voice artist & romance writer.
Only for adults over the age of 18 years.
My statement about being doxxed as a sex worker in March 2025.