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3600 panties focus attention on South Africa’s rape crisis

A trio of South African artists strung up 3600 donated panties in a public display against violence. >
The Honey just doesn’t quit

Photographer Kgomotso Neto Tleane and art director Rendani Nemakhavhani celebrate one year as an iconic creative duo. >
Makeba: Wanna dance?

Featuring South African artist Karabo Poppy Moletsane and the street artist R1, plus a pantsula crew from Soweto, check out this awesome music video by Jain. >
Intimate Strangers: We The People

In Part 4 of her series Intimate Strangers, Puleng Mongale captures another pair of lookalikes and sets the images to the lyrics of A Tribe Called Quest. >
PractiKal

Fashion Designer

Timeless investment pieces for generations. >
Lilly Loompa

Furniture Designer

Using rubbish and discarded material, Lizl Naude, the inventive designer behind Lilly Loompa, creates beautiful and usable furniture pieces. >
Poisoned Pasts: Shedding light on SA's dubious history

New exhibition lifts the lid on apartheid government’s most dangerous programme. >
Everyday South African stories told through photography

Have a look at everyday South Africa through the lens of Johannesburg-based photographer Kgomotso Neto Tleane. >
South African artists Kwesta and Ross “Dabone” McDonald capture the sound of Jozi

In a world-first, these South African creatives teamed up to create a song and music video in the new Volkswagen Polo Beats. >
Trevor Stuurman

Creative Director • Fashion Designer

Fashion photography, creative directing, blogging, stylist – Stuurman does it all. >
Chat with Trevor Stuurman

Take control of an interview with South African photographer, blogger and stylist Trevor Stuurman. >
Black Black Metal: The new wave of South African rock music

This is South Africa’s burgeoning punk and metal scene in the heart of Soweto. >
A unified African Identity with Daniel Ting Chong, OkayAfrica

A new fashion range by Emerging Creative alumnus Daniel Ting Chong and OkayAfrica draws from the expressive nature of Africa’s national flags. >
Am I Honey, or am I Honey?

South African artist Rendani Nemakhavhani releases chapter five of The Honey, blackness from a sidelined perspective. >
Exploring spirituality through clothes, language and colour

South African visual artist makes the invisible understood through art. >
Eradicating poverty in South African townships

This non-profit organisation is trying to help strengthen communities in South African townships. >
New collection by South African designer Rich Mnisi

R by RICH MNISI: We share the latest lookbook from emerging South African designer Rich Mnisi. SS17 is a new collaboration with local celebrity Maps Maponyane. >
Tina Ngxokolo’s fashion education

2014 emerging creative Tina Ngxokolo educates the world about her culture through her clothing and jewellery designs. >
Instabitions: The appeal of no gatekeepers on social media for young artists

A Johannesburg-based digital artist uses Instagram to exhibit work that speaks directly to censored voices, experiences and representation of black women. >
Exploring different cultures through art

Inspired by various sub-cultures in and outside the city of Johannesburg, Terrence Toko Maluleke creates unique illustrations. >
Jewellery made from everyday items

Johannesburg-based alternative jeweller Belinda Phofu uncovers the untapped potential of everyday items. >
Stop Sign Art Gallery: Art that moves

Zama Phakathi champions the rising artists of Maboneng. >
Jozi Days: A film celebrating skate culture in Johannesburg

"Jozi Days" by local photographer and filmmaker Jonathan Kyriakou is a short documentary-style film that celebrates skateboard culture in Johannesburg. >

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