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Connections: Far from the ‘plodder’ and the ‘coward’ that he painted himself as

The essayist who froze history’s quiet moments

David Goldblatt has left South African documentary photography incalculably richer, writes Niren Tolsi

Parliament’s standing committee on finance has condemned EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu for his “crude attack” on treasury’s Ismail Momoniat

Weaving rugs into works of art

The founder of textile business The Ninevites wants to move away from the idea of craft as something you buy at the local flea market

Andre P. Brink

The Cosmic wayfarers: Dear Ribane

Dear Ribane’s fluidity and seamless movement between artistic mediums makes enclosing them into a single realm of art

Musonda Kabwe: Exploring existential and millennial angst

The chameleon: Musonda Kabwe

Musonda Kabwe’s graphics are bold and often include an interesting interplay between traditional and digital media.

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

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.

Kenyan-based architect Naeem Biviji of Studio Propolis was part of a lengthy list of speakers at this year’s Design Indaba.
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Design Indaba 2015: It’s a wrap

Though the ticket price for the conference is prohibitive for most, the three-day design and music showcase is worth it for those with deep pockets.

There will be dragons: Fo Guang Shan Nan Hua Temple will be celebrating the Year of the Goat with a Chinese Cultural Festival in Bronkhorstspruit.

Don’t Miss This: February 20 – 26

From the Jozi Film Festival to the Cape Town Art Fair, we round-up some of the country’s hot-ticket events.

Sindiso Khumalo: ‘Buildings’ made of cloth

Raised in Durban but now resident in London, Sindiso Khumalo’s textiles, on show at the 2015 Design Indaba, are a tapestry of her past and present.

The next crop of South African creatives

Take a look at three of the 40 up-and-coming design stars selected for Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives programme, who will make their mark in 2015.

New exhibitor Mia Mélange focusses on quality

New exhibitors at Design Indaba Expo 2015

Here’s a taste from the feast of new work that will be showcased for the first time at Africa’s largest design exhibition.

Art and about: 10 art fairs not to miss

With the local art fair season about to kick off, we highlight some of the country’s – and Africa’s – most happening visual art events.

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Wonderboy works wonders

"The world is craving stories converted into beautiful products. If it comes from Africa the demand is even greater."

Win tickets to Design Indaba 2014

Cape Town and Johannesburg is gearing up for Design Indaba 2014, win tickets here.

Stratflex furniture by Wintec won the innovation award.

Creativity, allure and inspiration

There was no shortage of beautiful things at this year’s Design Indaba Expo.

Leanie van der Vyver shoes.

Stepping on toes

Leanie van der Vyver says her designs are a reaction to the things that bother her about modern society.

The Petting Zoo app by Christoph Niemann.
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Design Indaba 2013: The wrap-up

This year’s Design Indaba has delivered punch after thought-provoking punch of inspiration and insight into the design, cultural and social zeitgeist.

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Design Indaba 2013: What to see and do

Of all the creative conferences around the world, few have the pull of the Design Indaba. We round up the highlights.

Expo 2013

Design Indaba Expo

Shop the best of SA creativity. All in one place. All in three days.

Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis

Music for more than the masses

Thirty-two artists, 10 shows, eight venues, three days, one city. From February 27 to March 1, Cape Town will jam to the melody of designer beats

Spoek Mathambo

Inspiration for creative types

Transdisciplinary personalities define the programme of this year’s Design Indaba