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Artist and photographer Roger Ballen’s non-profit arts centre has opened in Johannesburg.
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Hilde Franzsen
Illustrator
Hilde hand-crafts unique and quirky maps and illustrations using a mixture of analogue and digital mediums.
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This Bible-verse inspired building has a unique swan-like design
The distinctive roof is a pearly white concrete structure with sweeping, futuristic curves.
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Madri Scherman
Designer
This Stellenbosch graduate went from molecular science into designing her own luxury handbag range.
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Tiaan Beukes
Furniture Designer
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Jewellery Designer
Tiaan Beukes is one designer that will not be put in a box when it comes to his designs.
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Carine Terreblanche
Jewellery Designer
A jewellery designer who operates between the boundaries of fine art, goldsmithing and wood sculpture.
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Cole Ndelu's arresting work tackles collective memory and the portrayal of black bodies
The Durban-based artist and photographer challenges representation with her disruptive imagery.
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S’CoolBeans: the “stealth-health” sandwich spread
Students develop nutritious alternative to Nutella in South Africa.
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Martinus van Tee
Illustrator
Martinus van Tee is an illustrator and caricaturist living in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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A Michelin star for bobotie and biltong
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is the first South African chef to win a Michelin star for his South African-inspired menu JAN, his restaurant in Nice, France.
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Madri van Zyl
Jewellery Designer
Madri van Zyl is a Stellenbosch University graduate specialising in Contemporary Jewellery Design. She founded Iloni Jewellery in 2015.
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Building unique bicycles in his spare time
BouwerWorks is an independent bicycle-building company in Stellenbosch that creates unique bicycles for modern commuters.
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Behind a décor design brand in the small town of Stellenbosch
Mia Danieli tells us why sustainability and natural materials form the heart of Mia Mélange.
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Taking wearable technology to the next level
The wearable technology industry is still in its infancy but local scientists from Stellenbosch are quietly revolutionising it.
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Elsje Designs
Graphic Designer
Elsje Designs creates whimsical décor and paper items, from wall art to mobiles and stationery.
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#MakeChange: Thinking inside the box
Two South African entrepreneur-fathers are adapting a Finnish design to help low-income mothers look after their newborns.
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Burgundy Collective
Entrepreneur
Burgundy Collective, based in Stellenbosch, manufactures high-quality genuine leather bags.
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Anine Roos
Jewellery Designer
Stellenbosch-based Anine Roos creates jewellery under her Paper Doll brand and is a 2015 Emerging Creative.
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Freedom of Movement
Accessory Designer
Stellenbosch-based Freedom of Movement create vintage-inspired leather bags with a modern touch.
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"Somewhere" by Sipho The Gift, featuring Well$
A catchy, thought-provoking track by young Stellenbosch-based rapper-producer Sipho The Gift.
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SUTLA
Furniture Designer
SUTLA combines creativity and engineering in world-class designs that are unique and functional.
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Shift
Educational Institution
SHIFT aims to showcase the innovate capacity and potential of the people of Stellenbosch.
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Ana Luisa Footwear
Entrepreneur
Ana Luisa offers offbeat shoes with a splash of fun and comfort.
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Son of Burnard
Jewellery Designer
Son of Burnard is a jewellery company and part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme.
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