In Conversation with Jordan Van Der Westhuizen

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Jordan Van Der Westhuizen is the visionary founder of
Galactic Baddies, a queer-owned and led media and
production company based in Johannesburg since
2023. With a deep commitment to storytelling and
empowerment, Jordan and their team help individuals
build meaningful networks, align their personal and
professional lives, and establish impactful, visible
presences in their chosen fields. Galactic Baddies
serves a diverse client base across South Africa and
internationally, specialising in content creation, media
production, and digital archiving for social justice
initiatives. Jordan is passionate about transforming
tangible, real-world activism into accessible digital
narratives, ensuring that marginalized stories are
preserved and celebrated.

2 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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