Kat van Duinen

Designer Kat van Duinen established her self-titled label in Cape Town in 2010, blending her European heritage with South African influences. Known for luxurious leather and ready-to-wear collections, she endorses local artisans and materials.

Zakes Bantwini

Zakes Bantwini is a genre-defining South African musician, record producer and entrepreneur, known for his signature blend of Afro house, jazz and electronic dance music. Born Zakhele Madida in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, he founded Mayonie Productions while studying music, later earning acclaim for tracks like “Clap Your Hands” and “Osama.” His breakout hit “Osama” dominated charts in 2021, leading into the release of his celebrated album Ghetto King.

Boity Thulo

Boitumelo “Boity” Thulo is a dynamic South African television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman and model. Rising to fame with her breakthrough single “Wuz Dat?” featuring Nasty C, Boity became the first female rapper in South Africa to achieve platinum status. Since then, she’s signed with Def Jam Africa and released the critically acclaimed EP 4436, earning a Best Hip Hop Album nomination at the South African Music Awards.

Mandla Sibeko

Mandla Sibeko is a South African entrepreneur and investor known for his impact in media, retail, art, and small business. He founded Seed Capital Investments, with ventures in e-procurement, property, and retail, including one of Soweto’s first Pick n Pay Family Stores. As founder of FNB Art Joburg, he has championed contemporary African art globally. He’s also held key roles at Artlogic, NetFlorist, and led a global city dressing initiative for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Thebe Magugu

Thebe Magugu is one of South Africa’s most celebrated fashion designers, internationally recognised for blending contemporary tailoring with rich cultural storytelling. Born in Kimberley and based in Johannesburg, he launched his namesake label in 2017 and quickly rose to global prominence. In 2019, Magugu made history as the first African designer to win the prestigious LVMH Prize.

Zozi Tunzi

A linchpin to any conversation around the decolonisation of beauty standards, Zozibini (Zozi) Tunzi cruised into public consciousness in August 2019 when she was crowned Miss South Africa. Delighting the world months later, she walked off with the Miss Universe title, encouraging women and girls everywhere to show up as their true selves. Today, the global advocate for women’s rights features in campaigns (Dark & Lovely) and major projects (The Woman King) that exalt and celebrate Black women.