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    Koa
    South Africa
  • Noel Yardley Standard
    Noel Yardley
    Ceramicist
    Noel Yardley is a manufacturer of bespoke, handmade ceramics.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • The Block Shop Standard
    The Block Shop
    Retailer
    The Block Shop handcrafts customisable bamboo blocks for the kitchen.
    Durban, South Africa
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    Ida Elsje Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    Specialising in handcrafted platinum and diamond engagement rings, Ida Elsje’s recognition of customers' individuality reflects in the exclusivity of each piece
    South Africa
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    Turner Jewellers / Official Licensed Product of the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM
    Jewellery Designer
    Manufacturers of gold and silver jewellery.
    South Africa
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    Louis Designs
    Fashion Designer
    Louis Designs produces exclusive couture and ready-to-wear garments for men and women of all ages.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects Standard
    Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects
    Architect
    Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects (VDMMA) Pty Ltd was founded in 1991 by Anya van der Merwe and Macio Miszewski.
    South Africa
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    WORK Local Design Initiative
    WORK is a local design initiative defined by its unique design approach and creative collaborations.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Tebogo Lethuba Standard
    Tebogo Lethuba
    Graphic Designer
    Tebogo also wrote and illustrated a comic called The Amazing Bhuti Afro.
    South Africa
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    DAVID WEST
    South Africa
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    Sweet Temptations Toffees
    Sweet Temptation Toffees’ homemade goodies are available in a range of flavours to keep you coming back for more!
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Nicola Hemmes Standard
    Nicola Hemmes
    Jewellery Designer
    Nicola Hemmes is a jeweller, owner of APIS ATELIER and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ntone Edjabe Standard
    Ntone Edjabe
    Musician
    Ntone Edjabe draws from his heritage and his understanding of the beautiful potential of electronic music to create sets of unmatched depth and boldness.
    Cameroon
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    Ebrahim Assur - EA Designs
    Ebrahim Assur is a product designer and part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Tessa J Kelly
    Jewellery Designer
    South Africa
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    Schwarzie
    Jewellery Designer / Graphic Designer
    Astrid Schwarz is a graphic designer and Karen Schwarz is a jewellery designer. As Schwarzie they are part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Sideshow
    DJ
    Dancefloor Instigator. Booty Bass Facilitator. Mind Space Infiltrator.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • LYT Architecture Standard
    LYT Architecture
    Architect
    LYT Architecture is a multidisciplinary practice that bring together diverse creative skills and expertise into a single creative engine.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Planet Lindela
    Planet Lindela is a jazz trio made up of Bradley Mngomezulu Maponya on double bass, Tebogo Mokoena on saxophone and Gontse Makhene on percussion and drums.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Recycabilia
    Recycled distressed wooden photo frames, picture frames, jewellery hangers, pinboards, maps, pot hangers, cottage pane frames, mirrors etc
    South Africa
  • Tshepiso Mabula Standard
    Tshepiso Mabula
    Photographer
    An enterprising young photographer who captures the beauty in mundane living.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Harmony Jewellery School
    South Africa
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    BabyMo and babymo creed
    South Africa
  • Pure Creation. Standard
    Pure Creation
    Artist / Product Designer
    Pure Creation is a Cape Town-based creative business owned by Alan and Nadine Marola.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Koa
    South Africa
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