There has been a lot of change in the Wits School of Arts (WSOA) of late, and a great example is Dr Rangoato Hlasane’s course Drawing and Contemporary Practice III. This course invites students to explore the power of collective art and publishing through a critical engagement with historical and contemporary zine culture. Across four terms,…
There is a fervor that only young people possess. When one thinks of most catalytic moments that have changed the course of history young people are at the fore. Whether negatively or positively the youth cannot be denied their rightful inheritance; tomorrow belongs to them. In the Zulu language, there is a saying that says…
When picking through the projects that have been realised by Ghana-based, community-first organisation THE REVIVAL, the philosophy “one man’s rubbish may be another’s treasure” almost immediately springs to mind. Although for them, this appears to be more a way of being than anything else, and it breathes through the numerous projects they’ve undertaken. Whether these…
On the evening of October 30th, Seattle’s creative landscape was lit up with fashion, music, and conversation at The Meet, a first of its kind gathering where stylists, photographers, brand architects, and innovators of all kinds came together in celebration of African and Diaspora artistry. The venue? Seattle’s chic new Karoo Café—a South African-owned gem…
Last Sunday was hot as hell and it was the perfect day to spend at the extravagant NIROX Sculpture Park. Even better that there were all kinds of treats in store. Capitec, one of South Africa’s leading digital banks, partnered with handmadeAFRICA to introduce a new boutique retail experience. This collaboration shows the finest pan-African…
The Joburg Games Fest will include a series of talks and workshops from local and international industry professionals. These speakers represent the growing industry and will tackle conversations about the business, art, and creation of games. Workshops will provide space for young entrepreneurs and those seeking to enhance their skills and creativity. The festival will…
Drag shows are a hoot and it’s fun to see drag kings beginning to take themselves more (un)seriously in the local context. Jozi Kings and Things Part.2 was a repeat performance by Johannesburg’s first drag king collective, Jozi Kings and Things. For those who’d missed out on the sold out tickets for the first show,…
The fight to protect the rights of sex workers in South Africa has been long and arduous, with policymakers focusing on moral standings over cold, hard facts. In August 2017, Ishtar Lakhani criticized the South African Law Reform Commission’s report, which recommended keeping sex work illegal and adding a partial criminalization option. She argued that…
JiK’iZinto is a movement representing a generation determined to take control of their future and rewrite the narrative. Backed by Girl Effect, a global non-profit organization, this initiative is all about inspiring young people to make informed choices and equipping them with the tools to tackle life’s challenges head-on. With its blend of music, multimedia…
Dimpho Mashile, co-founder of Kgopelo, discusses how her brand blends indigenous African knowledge with modern technology within a beauty industry that has historically excluded Black women. This Q&A reveals Kgopelo’s approach to competing in the industry, its origins, challenges, and emphasis on storytelling, sustainability, and community. In such a competitive sector, the brand stands out…
From September 2nd to 4th, Imbewu Collective hosted a Jazz and Zine Workshop at Umhlabathi Collective in Newtown, Johannesburg. Drawing from Black Consciousness Centred by Tumi Mogorosi, the three-day event was a gathering of minds and bodies deliberating together on the influence of Black Consciousness on artistic practice. It provided a platform for critical dialogue and collaboration…
Sustainability has become something of a buzzword nowadays in the world of design and oftentimes, with its tendencies towards cultural appropriation and erasure, it isn’t hard to see through its thin facade. But every so often, you come across an entity that is so tethered to the soil and the culture, that it is hard…
