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    Victor Dlamini
    Photographer
    Victor Dlamini is a social observer, writer, photographer and global traveller.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Cebisa Mafukuzela
    Fashion Designer
    Despite highly different cultures, Cebisa Mafukuzela and Georgina Campbell have come together to celebrate these differences through CROSS.CULTURE.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sizani Baloyi
    Illustrator
    Sizani's style and technique range from very refined ink drawings, to steel sculptures and sophisticated prints.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Loyiso Mkize
    Artist
    Loyiso Mkize is a Cape Townian visual artist and painter.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Coin Projects Pro-account
    Coin Projects
    Social Entrepreneur
    Design thinking, cell phones and South African education re-invented.
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Leila Walter Pro-account
    Leila Walter
    Textile Designer
    Leila Walter is a Cape Town-based Weaver and Artist
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Unlabelled strives to showcase authentic South African street fashion and style in a hip and edgy way by drawing inspiration from Joburg street culture. Pro-account
    Phendu Kuta
    Publisher / Writer
    Unlabelled magazine strives to showcase authentic South African street fashion and style in a hip, edgy way by drawing inspiration from 'Jozi' street culture.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Roastin' Records
    DJ / Music Producer / Retailer
    Catch DJ Wentzel and his incredible vinyl collection at Roastin’ Records.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sarah King
    Ceramicist
    This ceramicist found success in the Scandinavian market and plans to take on the rest of the world.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Nuraan Khan Pro-account
    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
  • Graham Reynolds Pro-account
    Graham Reynolds
    Composer
    Graham Reynolds is a composer from Austin, Texas.
    Texas, USA
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    Thabang Rampai
    Art Director
    This fine art graduate aims to promote South African stories through film and animation.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Ssanyu Sematimba
    Graphic Designer
    A creative all-rounder who believes that design is an interconnected language.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mohau Modisakeng Pro-account
    Mohau Modisakeng
    Artist / Sculptor
    Mohau Modisakeng is a South African multidisciplinary visual artist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Charity Vilakazi Pro-account
    Charity Vilakazi
    Charity Vilakazi tells stories through photography, painting and video art
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Thebe Magugu
    Thebe Magugu is a South African fashion designer, photographer and stylist.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    TURNER STUDIO
    TURNER STUDIO develops experimental textiles and garment construction techniques to create luxurious yet unconventional artefacts.
    Durban, 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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    Nakhane Touré
    Musician
    Nakhane Touré is a musician, author and actor based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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    Minenhle Siphesihle Ntuli
    Interior Designer
    Minenhle Ntuli is a versatile creative known for photography, graphic design and architecture.
    Cape Town, 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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    Alinah Seloane Missouri
    Fashion Curator
    Alinah Seloane Missouri is an influential force in the SA fashion scene.
    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
  • Victor Dlamini Pro-account
    Victor Dlamini
    Photographer
    Victor Dlamini is a social observer, writer, photographer and global traveller.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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