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    Sakhile Cebekulu
    Fashion Designer
    Sakhile Cebekulu an independent designer whose designs are taking him places.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Beatenberg
    Musician
    Beatenberg broke onto the South African pop scene in 2013, and have been releasing hit after hit ever since.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Kyle Shepherd
    Musician
    At only 28 years old, Kyle Shepherd is one of South Africa's most progressive pianists and composers and has won many impressive music awards.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sibusiso Nkosi
    This artist creates embellished ceramics and detailed illustrations.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Lungile Mbokane
    Graphic Designer
    Lungile Mbokane is an independent, self-aware and driven young artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Nina Bosch
    Taking inspiration from a ceramicist father and grandmother, this designer creates eccentric porcelain jewellery.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Tangeni Kambudu
    Fashion Designer
    An up-and-coming fashion designer with flair for bold lines and primary colours.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Blue Forest Collective
    Filmmaker
    Blue Forest Collective is a multitalented group of creative people based in South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Robin Erispe Pro-account
    Robin Erispe
    Artist
    This 20-something illustrator takes inspiration from everything visual - and that which is not visual, he interprets in a visual way.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Beth Kleber
    Beth Kleber is the founding Archivist of the Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives and the School of Visual Arts Archives in New York City.
    New York, USA
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    Sifiso Kunene
    Fashion Designer
    This entrepreneur believes individuality can be affirmed by owning one of his unique pieces of clothing.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Richard Horne Pro-account
    Richard Horne
    Graphic Designer
    Based in Somerset West, this designer imbues his experience of skateboarding and street art into his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sabelo Mpum
    Graphic Designer
    A designer with the desire to influence people’s perceptions without necessarily using words.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Keya Murphy
    Graphic Designer
    This creative enjoys flexing more than one artistic muscle. He dabbles in street art, illustration, music and video.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Karma Elston
    Illustrator
    Graphic designer, illustrator, chocolate enthusiast and semi-professional napper.
    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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    Nicole Smith
    Fashion Designer
    A determined fashionista looking to carve her own way through the fashion design industry.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Blanka Mazimela is a South African born composer, producer and DJ. Pro-account
    Blanka Mazimela
    DJ
    Blanka Mazimela is a South African born composer, producer and DJ.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Monde Mabaso is a Johannesburg-based illustrator who draws his inspiration from the eclectic and colourful international city. Pro-account
    Monde Mabaso
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Monde Mabaso is a Johannesburg-based illustrator and a Design Indaba 2016 Emerging Creative.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Tshegofatso Sithole
    Fashion Designer
    Tshegofatso Sithole is a 26 year-old designer who’s giving women their confidence back.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Graham Reynolds
    Composer
    Graham Reynolds is a composer from Austin, Texas.
    Texas, USA
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    Caroline Vieira
    Ceramicist
    Caroline Vieira is a Johannesburg-based ceramic artist and teacher.
    Johannesburg, 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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    Nandi Mngoma
    Fashion Designer
    Nandi Mngoma is a South African TV personality, dancer and singer.
    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
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