South Africa | Design Indaba

Classic: Minedumps and Tokoloshes

In a 2015 interview, South African comics artists Ray Whitcher and Moray Rhoda talk about bringing the genre closer to home. >
Christian Benimana on architecture that serves the community

In his talk, Benimana asks a series of questions about the capabilities of the built environment: can a building heal, can a neonatal ward celebrate childhood? >
Bomma: Form, philosophy and phenomena

Bomma creates exquisite light installations from handblown glass. >
WhereIsMyTransport mapped the entire public transport network of Cape Town

WhereIsMyTransport has added Gauteng province, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Kigali to the network of cities it covers. >
Turning shipping containers into renewable solar units

SolarTurtle is an innovative green energy product that relies solely on battery-based distribution for rural electrification. >
A card game for positive vibes

If a random act of kindness comes into your life, pay it forward. >
Self-portraiture by Zanele Muholi

Visual activist Zanele Muholi turns the camera on herself. >
Woza: The story of an African Surfer

"Woza" tells the story of an African surfer who has been taken as a lover by the African water spirit Mami Wata. >
Dust by Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli

The South African architect and designer unveils the first piece from his new furniture collection. >
Naija man in Soweto

Nigerian Shoe Brand Keexs collaborates with South African Designer for SA Fashion Week >
African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities

We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA. >
Thulisizwe Mamba interprets pop culture with cheeky illustrations

What would a text from Kim K look like? >
Roadhouse: Picturing South Africa's Ekurhuleni

A new photography initiative in Gauteng, South Africa. >
A conference is the new way of doing business

Ayse Birsel's lessons From Design Indaba Conference 2017. >
Check out the musicians paving the way for the sounds of Africa

From Black Coffee to DJ Steloo, you won’t want to forget the names of these beatmakers. >
Sound of the Eye: Unique, Algorithmic Compositions by Aragorn23

Aragorn23 is an experimental musician, who creates algorithmic and movement-based compositions. >
Coding emotion and culture into art

"I try to make art that means something to people like me," says South African artist Lorenzo Plaatjies. >
Cape Town illustrator talks local style and narrative

We spoke to Emerging Creative Russell Abrahams about maintaining a visual language in illustration. >
The Centre for the Less Good Idea

Visual artist William Kentridge has created a space to nurture the growth of South African artists. >
The unspoken cost of precious metals

A literal depiction of what we gain from mining versus the longterm landscape destruction that follows. >
Cape Town moves to become Africa’s first truly digital city

This city’s creatives are set to be among the biggest winners in the drive to become the most digitally connected hub in Africa. >
Mbongeni Fongoqa uses graphic design to uplift township businesses

Beauty and function merge to create a new kind of public space. >
5 Tricks to throwing a conference that inspires people

These days, it takes more than just good speakers to wow an audience. Here's a "How To" from 2017 speaker Ayse Birsel. >
The Thermotrap Project

This start-up initiative aims to uplift the living conditions of township residents. >

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