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    Design Mate
    Design Studio
    Design Mate is a specialised design company based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Mescla - Vavasati
    Finger Styled Carpets and Cushions
    South Africa
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    Lady Venom
    Musician
    This Cape Town DJ will be heating up the dance floors with her set that includes some hip-hop.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    piece
    South Africa
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    Larry Willis
    Musician / Composer
    American jazz pianist and composer Larry Willis is also a longtime friend of Hugh Masekela. The two performed together at Design Indaba Music Circuit.
    New York, USA
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    Moçambique Collective: UJAMAA
    South Africa
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    Jade Klara
    Artist / Illustrator / Product Designer
    Jade Klara is an artist, illustrator and product designer. She was part of the 2013 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Voyatjes & De La Marque
    Jewellery Designer
    South Africa
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    We-Flock
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    We-Flock is a collection of hand-printed fabrics and illustrations by graphic designer and illustrator, Claudette Maskell.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Architecture Social Club
    Architecture
    Satyajit Das
    United Kingdom
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    Unathi Mkonto
    Architect / Artist / Fashion Designer
    Unathi Mkonto is a multidisciplinary artist bordering the lines between fashion and architecture.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Muhammad Gangat
    Photographer
    Muhammad Gangat is a communication designer and a 2015 Emerging Creative.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    DAVID WEST
    South Africa
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    Kgothatso Michelle Malatjie
    Kgothatso Michelle Malatjie, a young, black, female creative who is always in search of creative outlets.
    Pretoria, South Africa
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    Virginia Jewellery School
    Jewellery Designer
    Training for learnerships and post graduates
    South Africa
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    Groove Afrika
    Musician
    Groove Afrika is a Cape Town-based DJ duo who will be performing at Design Indaba Music 2014.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Springleap.com
    South Africa
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    glowLDB
    Musician
    glowLDB is a multidisciplinary project that incorporates a variety of influences to create music with forward-thinking aesthetics.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Chic Revolution
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    South Africa
  • Resails/Flej Originals/HOOLEY recycled Standard
    Resails/Flej Originals/HOOLEY recycled
    Product Designer
    These designers recycle sails and advertising banners into bags, jackets and accessories.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Lalesso
    Fashion Designer
    Lalesso is a luxury African fashion and lifestyle brand run by Alice Heusser and Olivia Kennaway.
    South Africa
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    Peter Jaworowski
    Digital Artist
    Peter Jaworowski is the design director and co-founder of creative agency Ars Thanea.
    Warsaw, Poland
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    Will Martin Projects
    South Africa
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    SWAY
    South Africa
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    Design Mate
    Design Studio
    Design Mate is a specialised design company based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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