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  • Adams Pro-account
    Igshaan Adams
    Sculptor
    A quiet activist who speaks volumes about race, sexuality and identity through his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sibot
    DJ / Music Producer
    Musician/Producer/DJ
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sichangi
    DJ / Singer-Songwriter
    Producer, instrumentalist, DJ and vocalist.
    Nairobi, Kenya
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    Boipelo Khunou
    Filmmaker
    Photographer, multimedia artist.
    South Africa
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    Maggie De Vos
    Illustrator
    Illustrator.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Ben Myres
    Motion Graphics Designer
    Ben Myres is ready to put South Africa at the forefront of game design.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Lucky Phatle “Punoo” Mashilwane
    Artist
    Graphic designer, visual artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Refentse Mokale
    Fashion Designer
    Visual artist, designer.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Cole Pro-account
    Cole Ndelu
    Photographer
    Photographer.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Nokulunga Mazibuko
    Ceramicist
    Ceramicist.
    South Africa
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    Johannes Sebotshane Sithole
    Fashion Curator / Fashion Designer
    Designer.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Ayanda Nkosi
    Fashion Designer
    Visual artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Albie Sachs Pro-account
    Albie Sachs
    Author
    An activist and former Constitutional Court judge of South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Maria Pro-account
    Maria McCloy
    Accessory Designer
    A creative force, entrepreneur, media mogul and fashion accessory designer all in one.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Carolyn Parton
    Artist
    A Capetonian designer and artist who sees every aspect of life as an opportunity to create.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Carine Pro-account
    Carine Terreblanche
    Jewellery Designer
    A jewellery designer who operates between the boundaries of fine art, goldsmithing and wood sculpture.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • justine Pro-account
    Justine Mahoney
    Artist
    An artist who communicates dark subjects through toy-like miniature sculptures of childhood innocence.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Shine/Bookery Literacy Centre
    Educational Institution
    This organisation is making a difference to the learning of young children in Kewtown Primary.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Thabisa Mjo
    Art Director
    A South African art director with a background in stage production design and interior design.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Thato Pro-account
    Thato Kgatlhanye
    Entrepreneur
    Hailed as a “new breed of a businesswoman in Africa" by Forbes, Thato is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and public speaker.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Neo Mashigo
    Advertising Executive
    Neo Mashigo is an advertising influencer and spearhead of authentic excellence in the field.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Julia Anastasopoulos (Suzelle DIY)
    Performance Artist
    This former Emerging Creative has made a name for herself as a DIY home improvement Youtube sensation.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Claudette Schreuders
    Artist
    This artist has a stellar record of art exhibitions on the rituals and culture of South Africa under her belt.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Aidan Bennetts
    Curator
    This designer is a multitalented force between the worlds of decor, interior design, retail and broadcasting.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Adams Pro-account
    Igshaan Adams
    Sculptor
    A quiet activist who speaks volumes about race, sexuality and identity through his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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