Loot Love – A Resolute Force
Words by Caron Williams Photography by Austin Malema Styling by DEAD. Make-up by Mpho Moeng Every industry has outliers – individuals who, by virtue of who they intrinsically are, unwavering devotion to their personal truth, purpose and uncompromising spirits, go on to change the game or industry in which they exist forever. The burden of the […]
Top 5 Local Content Pieces That Tapped Into Hip Hop
Words by Jade Leaf It’s no secret that the face of advertising is changing in South Africa; goodbye TVC’s and hello high production value content that can live online. Brands have to ask themselves the question, “Who am I talking to and what are they most receptive to?” In South Africa specifically, over 66% of […]
Dope Local Creative Spaces
Words by Sanele Mawisa Whether you’re looking for a cool spot to send out emails, surf the internet or simply have an overpriced sandwich while trolling people on twitter, creative urban spaces are the new wave. Always filled with creatives from a plethora of disciplines, the growth of creative hubs in South Africa has been […]
Top 10 SA Fashion Bloggers
Words by Lesedi Ramonyane Renowned in many parts of the world but often scrutinized here at home, the term ‘blogger’ has come to have a somewhat superficial and negative connotation attached to it over the past few years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this; the digital space evolving to accommodate […]
adidas Originals | Haneem Christian
Courtesy of area3 “This photo series is the first part of an on going project of documenting the never ending journey of gaining knowledge of self, how we come about these infinite discoveries and how we express it. One of the many ways I have come to know my most sacred self as a coloured femme body […]
Microwave Boys Interview
Words by Mercia Tucker “The first time I met Sphaka I was like ‘Who’s this drunk – super drunk – guy?” Sipho’s relationship with his co-host has been special since day the day they met in a club, months before their working relationship. The three – Larry Nhlane, Sipho Muchindu, and Sphakamiso Ngonyama – are […]
Interview: Kenny Jules Morifi-Winslow
Interview by Kendra Hunsley Images by Sekhfei De Lacy Kenny Jules Morifi-Winslow is a 20-something South African published scholar and writer. The epitome of a Renaissance woman, I sat down with Kenny to talk about her upbringing, her awe-inspiring minimalistic aesthetic, as well as her stance on the overall creative scene. “It’s common knowledge that I’m […]
Interview: Pap Culture
Interview by Sanele Mawisa Nwabisa Mda, Thembe Mahlaba and Bongeka Masango are the three tenacious, determined and humble creators of popular YouTube channel Pap Culture. Their topical range is as diverse as their rich personalities, re-imagining and re-packaging popular content in a uniquely South African narrative. Fresh from being listed as part of The Plug 100 and after […]
Interview: Sibu Mpanza
Words by Sanele Mawisa Engaging. That’s the first thought that comes to mind when analysing the effervescent personality of Sibu Mpanza. His YouTube channel has taken South Africa by storm as he candidly discusses a medley of important social issues, ranging from rape culture to white privilege. His social commentary has reached all corners of […]
Interview: The Sartists
Interview by Lesedi Ramonyane Talented in their own right and even more so together, The Sartists are a collective that has proven they are a creative force to be reckoned with. Founded in 2012 by Wanda Lephoto and Kabelo Kungwane, the two set out to document their lives and style in post-apartheid South Africa. Since […]
SA Celebs Talk NXT LVL Music & Culture At #VDJ17
With the Vodacom NXT LVL music show beginning its shooting process next week with BIG NUZ, the boys took some time to take over Durban’s popular Circus Circus restaurant alongside Veli Mabena, who is Vodacom’s head of Marketing and Brand Communication. The evening saw some of SA’s most influential male and female musicians get together […]
adidas Originals CAMPUS | AREA3 CPT ’17
Originality is constant. It’s not a journey with a distance of thinking. It’s not a calculated and curated process. It’s off the cuff – and hesitancy is its biggest enemy. Campus has always been a genuine participant to the cultures that thrive within the city, maintaining street-level respect over the years. Starting off on the […]