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SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION

David Tlale on luxury, local craft and the future of African fashion

South African designer David Tlale, a prominent name in fashion for over two decades, discusses his latest capsule collection unveiled at Sun City. He shares insights on…

  • Kibo Ngowi
6 min read
Ham Ethop will be at stand 47 at the Sanlam Handmade Contemprorary Fair.
AFRICAN DESIGNERS

The 10 best design stalls to look for at the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair

The Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair runs from Friday October 14 to Sunday October 16 at the Hyde Park corner rooftop in Johannesburg.

  • Arts Desk
4 min read
ACADEMIC FUNDING

​Varsities are chronically underfunded say more than 1 200 SA academics

An open letter, penned by the academics, to president, higher education minister and finance minister.

  • Signatories
4 min read
Milisuthando Bongela
AFRICAN DESIGNERS

Creative Mornings become a wake-up call for innovation, discussion and collaboration

Coffee, breakfast and a hearty helping of creative inspiration is a great way to start a morning.

  • Sarah Koopman
1 min read
The rise of citizen-led design as an answer to century-old models
AFRICAN DESIGNERS

The rise of citizen-led design as an answer to century-old models

People should be at the heart of all good design, which several new projects are acknowledging.

  • Natalie Dixon
8 min read
AFRICAN DESIGNERS

The gods’ crazy gift to Jo’burg museums

The divine intervention of Jamie Uys played a role in ensuring a young American finds himself heading up Jo’burg’s newest cultural hub.

  • Laurice Taitz
7 min read