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Where would the South African comedy scene be without Kagiso Lediga?
The filmmaker, actor and comedian behind some of the country's most loved comedy shows and films will speak at Design Indaba Conference 2019.
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Kagiso Lediga
Comedian
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Writer
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and film director.
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Unscrambling Africa photo project reveals the Africa beyond the slums and safaris
Photographer Mutua Matheka launched his project to show the complex beauty of African cities.
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Finding our humanity and breaking barriers through artistic intervention
The global travelling exhibition Tolerance comes to Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg
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Albus: The photo series challenging established standards of beauty
On #AlbinismAwarenessDay, a look at Justin Dingwall's groundbreaking photo series exploring the aesthetics of albinism.
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Visual artist Musonda Kabwe on using graphic design to tackle youth issues
"All my work is African because it’s all born here, but I don't dress it up for any tourists."
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Lebo Mashile on her life and how poetry and books became a lifeline
“Criss-crossing, jumping identities has been the story of my life.”
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Thabisa Mjo on using bold product design to tell stories
"I consider design a form of story-telling and design is the medium through which those stories are told."
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14 graphic designers to watch
These up and coming visual artist showed us a sneak peak into the future of graphic design in South Africa.
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Brogues and High Tops: Where African and colonial influences collide in style
Sylvester Chauke tells us why he nominated this design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Meet the Emerging Creatives Extended Class of 2018
These rising stars will be exhibiting their work at LISOF Institute in Johannesburg.
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Mvelo Desk: A love story of the career-bound
Trevor Stuurman tells us why he nominated this furniture design for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Girl Seeks Girl: A call to embrace one another through fashion
Asanda Sizani tells us why she nominated this dress for Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018.
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Vote now for The Most Beautiful Object In South Africa 2018
Our search for a South African object that challenges the very definition of beauty has begun – take a look at this year’s 10 contenders!
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Design Indaba Conference will be simulcast across several South African cities
Joburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom will have venues that will be simulcasting the conference.
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Designer Thebe Magugu explores escapism in his latest collection
"I started to imagine a woman taking to the great outdoors, to escape the burdens and noise of urban living."
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Samuel Mabizela
Product Designer
Artist.
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Digi Lab Africa aims to train aspirant digital creatives for free
The programme is looking for creatives who want to work in the digital music, animation, virtual reality and film world.
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Shamara Brenna
Product Designer
A Conceptual Designer with an interest in the way children use toys to learn and grow.
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Ben Myres
Motion Graphics Designer
Ben Myres is ready to put South Africa at the forefront of game design.
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Kgaugelo Rakgwale
Photographer
Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
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Ayanda Nkosi
Fashion Designer
Visual artist.
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Didintle Ntshudisane
Stylist
Didintle Ntshudisane shines light on being a creative stylist.
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Sifiso Shange
Industrial Designer
Sifiso Shange is a 26-year-old industrial design.
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