Soweto

Thulani Kubeka

Interaction Designer

As a child Thulani was always interested in ways of creating, especially music and art >
Nikiwe Dlova

Designer

Nikiwe Dlova is a Hair Artist from Diepkloof, Soweto >
Ukugrumba exhumes the tales of forgotten foot soldiers of the past

Design Indaba Emerging Creative Tshepiso Mabula’s series 'Ukugrumba' examines the vacant spaces in conversations about justice, liberation and reconciliation. >
The Zulu alphabet in 25 lino prints

South African graphic designer Siya Masuku designed a beautiful printed Zulu alphabet, featuring 25 lively animals, to help teach children isiZulu. >
Old school fashion for the new school

Making crochet fashion items in the streets of Soweto. >
Intimate Strangers: I don't walk alone

In the second part of her photo series Intimate Strangers, South African artist Puleng Mongale explores the yearning she has to be in touch with her ancestors. >
Photographer Andile Bhala says these 6 tips will help any aspiring artist

Soweto photographer Andile Bhala says these are the 6 things every aspiring artist should know. >
Backpacks made from blankets

Sibusiso Mokhachane makes backpacks from blankets to celebrate his heritage and help the world unlearn African stereotypes. >
Backpacks made from traditional Sotho blankets

Sibusiso Mokhachane makes backpacks from blankets to celebrate his heritage and help the world unlearn African stereotypes. >
Sibusiso Brian Mokhachane

Accessory Designer • Social Entrepreneur

Unlearn Africa, under the guidance of Sibusiso Brian Mokhachane, creates beautiful and functional backpacks using Sotho blankets. >
Sowetan art curator Zanele Mashumi gets down to business

Soweto-based curator Zanele Mashumi makes art accessible by bridging the gap between emerging artists and inexperienced art buyers. >
Mesuli Splash

Photographer

Mesuli Splash is a photographer and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Michael Masinga

Graphic Designer

Michael Masinga is a graphic designer and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme. >
Palesa Litha - Phalesh Designs

Jewellery Designer

Palesa Litha is a jewellery designer and part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme. >

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