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Outfitters: Johannesburg’s Mens-Fashion Museums 

In Johannesburg the “outfitters” is like the Spaza Shop. A culturally significant institution in which the dynamics of the cities sub-culture intersect, a space where history, politics and culture collide. “Outfitters” is the general term, for mens boutiques, particularly those that were shaped by South Africa’s socio-political environment in the 20th century. The term outfitters…

Cuss Group Teases New Project in Switzerland

The Cuss Group, co-founded by Bubblegum’s own Jamal Nxedlana just released an invitation for “Solution Night” an event they are hosting at the TOPIC project space in Geneva, Switzerland. The Cuss Group is comprised of Jamal Nxedlana, Ravi Govender and Zamani Xolo who founded it, along with Lex Trickett and more recent addition Chris McMichael.  The…

Breaking Culture

One of the dominant aesthetics in Johannesburg culture is a focus on cultural-identity – and what does it mean to be African in this gritty and cosmopolitan city. Boosted by optimism about the future, this trend has influenced not only the cityʼs arts and culture, but has also filtered into everyday life, influencing the way…

UMSWENKO: Johannesburg’s Post Sub-cultural movement

The earliest existing use of the hashtag UMSWENKO can be found on a May. 31, 2012 photo posted by @1phiko (Phiko Mditshwa) a member of and digital co-ordinator for the rap crew Boyzn Bucks. The image posted was a screenshot of Siyabonga Ngwekazi aka “Scoop Makhathini” performing in Khaya “Bhubesii” Sibiya’s music video for the…