In conversation with Kabelo Motswagae

Today we’re diving into a conversation that sits at the intersection of technology, sexuality, gender, and modern society. We’re joined by Kabelo Motswagae, a Sociology researcher whose Master’s dissertation explores the experiences of women on OnlyFans, particularly around intimacy, agency, stigma, and womanhood in the digital age. Rather than approaching the platform from a place of judgement, Kabelo’s work challenges us to think critically about how online spaces are reshaping human connection, economic survival, identity, and sexuality; especially in post-pandemic South Africa. This is a thoughtful and layered discussion about the realities behind the headlines.