Linda Majola has long captured the public’s attention as an out and proud queer actor, entrepreneur, and unapologetic creative force.
Perhaps best known for playing Langa on the Showmax telenovela The Wife, Linda has also made waves as the founder of the Durban-based creative space and coffee shop, Hue Café.
But beyond the lights, social media, and his buzzing venue lies a deeper layer to the artist, one grounded in spirituality, silence, and vision. Right now, Linda says he’s entering a new chapter, one that blends purpose with curiosity.
“I’m really excited about exploring spirituality and how it intersects with creativity and business,” he explains. “It’s about understanding how spirituality can inform the way I create, the way I express myself, and even how I approach critical thinking in my work.”
For someone so animated on-screen, it may surprise many that stillness plays a central role in his daily life.
“People might be surprised by how much time I spend just sitting in silence,” he reveals. “Sometimes it’s not about reflection, it’s simply about being completely still.”
In a world constantly demanding output, Linda finds power in pausing. That internal shift has changed the way he sees himself, in performance, in business, and in personhood.
“I’ve realised how much I’m guided by emotion,” he says. “I rely heavily on my feelings, on what I want to work on, who I want to collaborate with, and when the timing feels right.”
Embracing that duality of instinct and intellect has opened a new sense of self-trust. Of all the exciting projects driving him, one sits firmly at the centre of his heart: Hue Café.
“It’s not just about managing a space, but about creating it, then allowing people to make it their own,” Linda shares.
“Watching this creative vortex take shape in Durban has been deeply fulfilling.” The café has become a home for cultural exploration, queerness, and art, a tangible mark of the change he hopes to nurture.
And while much of his story is still unfolding in the public eye, Linda doesn’t feel the need for recognition to validate his purpose.
“I’m a visionary thinker with powerful ideas, and I will play an instrumental role in shaping the South African art landscape, whether people recognise it or not,” he says confidently.
“Honestly, it’s enough for me that my Gogo sees it.”
What keeps him hopeful amid global and personal challenges? A simple conviction: “Everyone deserves a safe and healthy place to exist in,” Linda says. “Until that’s a reality for all, there’s still work to do.”
Queerness, he adds, is not just an identity but a refusal to shrink.
“Queer means existing outside the boxes society tries to put us in,” he reflects. “I’ve felt the pressure of stereotypes before, but I’ve never been interested in squeezing myself into those boxes.”
“Queerness is freedom, to exist fully, create without limits, and tell stories that don’t follow a script.”
From stillness to bold disruption, from spiritual seeking to shaping culture, Linda Majola stands rooted yet ready, a visionary crafting both a future and a home for those who live beyond the frame.
