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    Kgaugelo Rakgwale
    Photographer
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Ra’eesah Hoosen
    Fashion Designer
    Ra’eesah Hoosen is bringing a new wave of Muslim Designs.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Jona Schilling
    Ceramicist
    The 22 year-old hopes to add his contemporary ceramics to South Africa's design scene.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Nickita Maesela
    DJ / Music Producer
    The designer is here to reinvent and represent.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Max Bauer Nelson-Tansley
    Graphic Designer
    A graphic designer who is changing the mini-zine publication game in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Imile Wepener
    Illustrator
    A young illustrator with a passion for blurring the line between visual communication and drawing.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Sizwe Mbiza
    Artist
    A young image-maker and fashion enthusiast looking to take on the world of film.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Xolisa Sibeko
    Communication Designer
    Graphic designer.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Siyabonga Mtshali
    Entrepreneur
    Siyabonga Mtshali is a 23-year-old creative entrepreneur hailing from the coast of KwaZulu Natal.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Moeko Selebalo
    Designer
    Moeko Selebalo started mark-making on lined paper using lead pencils at the tender age of 4
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Neo Mahlangu
    Graphic Designer
    A fine artist who uses digital tools to interrogate attitudes about social media, the power of minority and the status quo.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Sakhile Cebekulu
    Fashion Designer
    Sakhile Cebekulu an independent designer whose designs are taking him places.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Sibusiso Zeus Feni Pro-account
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni
    Filmmaker / Photographer
    Sibusiso Zeus Feni holds qualifications in Marketing & Advertising and Mobile Marketing
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Njabulo Maseko Pro-account
    Njabulo Maseko
    Poet
    Njabulo “Kwame" Maseko is a young visual storyteller
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Lauren Gericke
    Illustrator
    Lauren Gericke is a highly creative and outgoing individual with a strong desire to learn new things
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Didintle Ntshudisane
    Stylist
    Didintle Ntshudisane shines light on being a creative stylist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Nuraan Khan
    Architecture / Digital Artist
    South African-born Nuraan Khan is currently pursuing her third year in interior design at Greenside Design Centre
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Tyler Yeo
    Architect / Developer / Interaction Designer
    The creative hopes to create a platform that helps people do what they love.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Jessica Middleton
    Illustrator
    Jessica Middleton a Cape Town-based illustrator is currently making moves in the industry.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Samkelo Boyde Xaba Pro-account
    Samkelo Boyde Xaba
    Fashion Designer
    Samkelo Boyde Xaba hails from Johannesburg.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mbangiso Mabaso Pro-account
    Mbangiso Mabaso
    Designer
    Mbangiso “Baso” Mabaso is a self-taught game developer and innovator.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Lundi Mlonyeni
    Musician
    Lundi Mlonyeni is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Deirde Renniers is an interior designer hailing from Johannesburg, currently based in Singapore and exploring the business markets of Cape Town. (Deirdre Renniers Interior Design) Pro-account
    Deirdre Renniers
    Interior Designer
    Deirdre Renniers is an interior designer hailing from Johannesburg, currently based in Singapore and exploring the business markets of Cape Town.
    Johannesburg, Cape Town
  • Mona-Lisa Mthethwa Pro-account
    Mona-Lisa Mthethwa
    Architecture
    Mona-Lisa Mthethwa describes herself as inquisitive, determined and creative
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Kgaugelo Rakgwale
    Photographer
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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