Jholerina Brinnette Timbo

Jholerina Brinnette Theodora Timbo (7 September 1985 – 9 October 2025), also known as Madam Jholerina, was a Namibian human rights activist. She was the founder of Wings to Transcend Namibia, a transgender advocacy and lobbying group, serving as its chairperson between 2015 and 2020.

Biography Timbo was born on 7 September 1985 into a Christian family. Her father died in a car crash in 1997, following which she was raised by her mother and stepfather. After finishing her schooling, Timbo trained as a chef.

Timbo came out as a trans woman in 2008. She was supported by her mother and stepfather, with her mother later leaving the church Timbo was raised in when members discussed arranging a "witch hunt" for LGBTQ people. Wings to Transcend Namibia was officially registered as an NGO in 2018.

In June 2016, Timbo spoke at the inaugural edition of Swakopmund Gay Pride. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Timbo worked with medical staff to support them in their understanding and treatment of transgender patients. The International Trans Fund released a statement saying it was "deeply saddened" to learn of Timbo's death, and described her as an "elder" of the Namibian transgender community.