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  • De Steyl Standard
    De Steyl
    Furniture Designer
    Bespoke furniture designers and manufacturers De Steyl is based in the Garden Route of South Africa.
    George, South Africa
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    Seth Shezi
    Brand strategist, a content creator, creative consultant, photographer, stylist and influencer.
    South Africa
  • Africa!Ignite Standard
    Africa!Ignite
    Non-Profit Organisation
    Africa!Ignite collaborates with rural crafters across KwaZulu-Natal, developing and marketing contemporary craft products.
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Ayanda Nkosi Pro-account
    Ayanda Nkosi
    Fashion Designer
    Visual artist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Luvo Mahangu Pro-account
    Luvo Mahangu
    Fashion Designer
    Luvo Mahangu is a fashion designer and musician.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Lieutenant Fizzer
    DJ
    Lieutenant Fizzer was born Travis Ferris Wheel Hyde, named after George Washington Ferris, the inventor of the Ferris Wheel.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Homewood
    Furniture Designer
    Homewood is a furniture design company based in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal.
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Standard
    Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
    Educational Institution
    CPUT's mission is to be at the heart of technology, education and innovation in Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • TehSynes Standard
    TehSynes
    Musician
    TehSynes – a blend of soulful, atmospheric, jazzy and futuristic sounds that range from chilled-out-and-smooth to jungle-frenzied beats and bass.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    DJ Zulufunk
    DJ
    Carrying a soulful and electronic deep and tribal house energy, Yona Vilakazi, aka DJ Zulufunk, is a South African DJ.
    Johannesburg, 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
  • Pixel Thieves Standard
    Pixel Thieves
    Animator / Design Director / Design Studio
    Pixel Thieves is the creative collaboration of Art Directors, Dimitri and Angelo.
    Cape Town, South Africa
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    Lila Rose Sleepwear
    South Africa
  • Carine Pro-account
    Carine Terreblanche
    Jewellery Designer
    A jewellery designer who operates between the boundaries of fine art, goldsmithing and wood sculpture.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
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    Vega School of Brand Leadership
    South Africa
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    Swell Accessories for iPad
    Our love for Apple inspired us to create Swell Bookcases made for iPad 2 have a hard cover book casing and a sculptured bamboo tray on the inside.
    South Africa
  • Natalie Paneng Standard
    Natalie Paneng
    Artist
    This multi-talented artist says the Internet played a vital role in her career.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Aidan Bennetts Design
    South Africa
  • Twiggy. Standard
    Twiggy
    Product Designer
    Twiggy offers over 300 vinyl wall art designs.
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • BLK JKS Soundsystem Standard
    BLK JKS Soundsystem
    Musician
    Hailing from Johannesburg, BLK JKS Soundsystem was one of the first groups to set the genre-bending trend for music in South Africa
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Era Designs
    Ceramicist
    Era Designs creates authentic handcrafted ceramic items to add an element of delight to your home.
    Western Cape, South Africa
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    Brabetz Carpet Mill
    South Africa
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    Niskerone
    Music Producer
    Hailing from the dusty streets of Mitchell’s Plain in the heart of the notorious Cape Flats, Niskerone is dubbed "King of The Underground Drum & Bass Jungle".
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • New Media Publishing Standard
    New Media Publishing
    Publisher
    New Media Publishing publishes leading titles such as VISI, Taste, Eat Out and Plascon Spaces.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • De Steyl Standard
    De Steyl
    Furniture Designer
    Bespoke furniture designers and manufacturers De Steyl is based in the Garden Route of South Africa.
    George, South Africa
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