Intimate Cartographies by Thebe Magugu
Intimate Cartographies by Thebe Magugu by Khensani Mohlatlole Intimate Cartographies, a new series by Thebe Magugu, begins in the small Eastern Cape town of Tsolo, bringing together two of its iconic residents, Simphiwe Dana and Zozibini Tunzi. Through the Tsolo Dress, Magugu continues his practice
Prime Time: Women Who Made Media
20 August 2026 By Khensani M. South Africa has always prided itself on its stories–histories of great triumph, resistance and perseverance. Where would any of these stories be without the people who make them? There is perhaps no better way to trace the changing face of South Africa than through t
The Making of “Ntinga Ntaka Ndini”
Behind the scences Some stories begin long before the camera is switched on. For our latest cover story, ‘Ntinga Ntaka Ndini,’ featuring the iconic Shudufhadzo Musida, the idea began with a question of what it means to inherit a legacy and to find the freedom to make it your own. Creatively dire
The Art of Arrangement by Weylandts
The Art of Arrangement by Weylandts 11 august 2026 by manor team At Magugu House, an intimate gathering of creative practitioners came together for an afternoon centred on the art of arrangement. Facilitated by Anna Weylandt in collaboration with Weylandts, the flower arranging workshop invited gues
Uniforms of Belonging
Uniforms of Belonging From church uniforms and domestic worker overalls to pantsula style and contemporary fashion, this is the story of how South Africans transformed garments of control into symbols of identity, belonging and resistance. 16 July 2026 By Manor South Africans really love a uniform.
Heirlooms of the Future
Heirlooms of the Future 5 African designers revitalising the traditions of tomorrow, artfully drawing on ancestral construction, embellishment and materials to pass on to future generations. 09 APRIL 2026 By KHENSANI MOHLATLOLE In a world of disposable, single-use clothing and rapidly changing micro
Objects That Remember
Objects that remember A Deep Dive Into the Material Archive of Designing Through Recollection 16 aPRIL 2026 By sHAI RAMA Design is a conversation across time. When contemporary designers draw from the intelligence of South Africa’s rural domestic landscape, they retrieve a vocabulary embedded in m
