Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba on silence, courage and speaking out

In this warm, wide-ranging conversation, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba joins Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp for an honest and often joyful chat about fear, faith, healing, and finding your voice. Nozibele reflects on the years she spent living in silence after her HIV diagnosis and how speaking her truth changed her life and her work as host of Don’t Hold Back. They also talk about her new devotional, Let Me Tell You Something, which brings together scripture, storytelling, and everyday life lessons. Recorded during a live Instagram conversation, this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and quiet, powerful moments. Listen to the full conversation here. Key moments in this conversation: 01:49 Nozibele's Background and Upbringing 05:40 Dreams and Aspirations 09:56 Finding Her Voice and Overcoming Silence 17:54 The Power of Vulnerability and Writing 20:45 Reflecting on Childhood and Self-Prioritisation 21:30 The Journey to Becoming an Author 22:48 Writing for a Purpose: Children's Book and HIV Awareness 23:45 The Birth of 'Let Me Tell You Something' 24:59 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing God's Plan 30:47 The Importance of Intention in Sharing Your Story 33:51 Gratitude and Final Thoughts