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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
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    Neliswa Mpungose
    Illustrator
    Neliswa Mpungose has found art and design due to her love for coffee, which is how she is changing the industry.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Graham Reynolds
    Composer
    Graham Reynolds is a composer from Austin, Texas.
    Texas, USA
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    Samkelo Boyde Xaba
    Fashion Designer
    Samkelo Boyde Xaba hails from Johannesburg.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Masonwabe Ntloko
    Artist
    Masonwabe a designer who has beaten the odds in pursuit of his dream.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Shamara Brenna
    Product Designer
    A Conceptual Designer with an interest in the way children use toys to learn and grow.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Balini Naidoo
    Fashion Designer
    Balini Naidoo has become a pioneer for the blind community.
    Durban, 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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    Njabulo Maseko
    Poet
    Njabulo “Kwame" Maseko is a young visual storyteller
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Lindiwe Gugushe
    Furniture Designer
    Lindiwe started upskilling in furniture design and carpentry when the pandemic hit
    Potchefstroom, 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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    Leah Bessa
    Food Designer
    Leah Bessa incorporates insects into delicious foods.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    George Gibbens
    Industrial Designer
    An industrial designer with a fresh take on the problems we need to solve with design.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Kristen van Niekerk
    Filmmaker
    A young filmmaker who does it all – writing, animating, editing and directing.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sifiso Shange
    Industrial Designer
    Sifiso Shange is a 26-year-old industrial design.
    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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    Dope Saint Jude
    Musician
    A queen, activist and all-around Cape Townian boss.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Stephanie Mzee
    Photographer
    Stephanie Mzee has taken on visual art as a cultural statement.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Siba Mtongana
    Chef
    Siba Mtongana is a South African celebrity chef and food writer.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Jamil Randera
    Architect
    Jamil Randera is the other half of +NESS, a project between himself and Max Melvill.
    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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    Shelley Klopper
    Accessory Designer
    This graphic designer aims to reinvigorate the craft of handmade leather accessories.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Arye Kellman
    Creative Director
    Arye Kellman is a millennial radio broadcaster at Cliff Central.
    South Africa
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    Riyaadh Ismail
    Fashion Designer
    Riyaadhs Yaad is a streetwear fashion house, focusing on inclusivity, culture, sustainability and tailoring.
    Johannesburg, 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
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