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Black fashion designer standing by a mannequin.

I’m breaking the rules of fashion to honour my African heritage

woman in her studio.

It’s never too late to begin. This artist helps creatives emerge from their cocoons

Karate instructor in action

Could your next move save your life?

Group of black South Africans in traditional wear.

The tour guide leading the way for community upliftment

The photographer creating a space for young, black women to break free of misrepresentation

I feel like I have the responsibility to tell honest stories. I won’t let my truth be distorted

Woman holding material

The refugee who risked it all for a dream

Kajee’s art and writing navigates her feminist beliefs while still honouring her culture and religion.

The Muslim feminist drawing her story in henna

Man posing with group of children

The children setting the stage for a united Hillbrow

“She would have wanted me to do this.” The curator who built a gallery out of her grandmother’s house

Unveiling a world of fine art in my grandmother’s house

Meet the environmentalist with the solutions to growing a culture of sustainability

How to save the planet without leaving your home

Meet the creative hybrid revealing the role of culture in making eye-catching art

Africa is cool. It’s in our culture

Synchronised skating, cosplay cool, and a garden growing from billboards

Synchronised skating, cosplay cool, and a garden growing from billboards