47 young people.
One remarkable year.

Alikho is sociable, ambitious and aims to prove herself to be one of our top designers in the class. She came to Craft School South Africa to learn how to pursue her dream of becoming a textile designer.

Alunge is disciplined and driven, and loves jogging in his free time. At Craft School South Africa, he's discovered a love for sewing and a fascination with new fabrics. He has a philanthropic spirit, and his dream is to help others in his career.

Amila is quietly determined and loves to read. Her goal for the year is to complete her own garments from start to finish, entirely on her own, and she's well on her way.

Amahle loves singing and reading, and brings that same curiosity and creativity into the studio. Her favourite thing about Craft School South Africa is learning fashion design from the ground up, and her goal is to become excellent at sewing. Her dream is to build her own business and make her own money.

Anazo is a singer with a creative soul. She's found her place in the studio, falling in love with stitching and the craft of putting things together. Her dream is to become a designer.

Hlakanipha loves listening to music and sewing in her free time — so Craft School South Africa is exactly where she belongs. What she loves most is making something with her hands and watching it come to life. Her goal this year is to sew faster and neater, and to complete a full outfit entirely on her own. Her dream is to build her own small clothing brand, and perhaps study psychology on the side.

Inam loves to cook in her free time, and her favourite thing about the school is learning how to design clothes from scratch. Her dream is to master her craft and transfer her skills into fashion design.

Leah has always been a maker at heart and spends her free time on DIY craft projects. Having a dedicated space to create at Craft School South Africa has felt, in her own words, surreal.

Lihle keeps active at the gym and came to Craft School South Africa with a clear goal: to learn everything about fashion and become a good designer. She's working hard every day to make that happen.

Lindokuhle plays chess in her free time, and her favourite part of the textiles course is sewing garments. Her goal is to build a skill that lasts, and her dream is to one day teach others to do the same.

Liyema discovered sewing at Craft School South Africa and is working hard to master the craft, with her sights firmly set on a future in fashion design.

Lukholo is dedicated and community-minded, and dreams of helping others in her career. This year, her goal is to know how to construct any item of clothing she might need for the future.

Luzuko is athletic and technically minded. He plays soccer, jogs, and is interested in how things are constructed. At Craft School South Africa, he's found his niche in operating industrial machinery and crafting men's clothing.

Luzuko is someone who values the people around him. He's been energised by the community at Craft School South Africa, and his dream is to graduate and build a name for himself in denim design.

Munashe loves soccer and thrives around people. He's excited by everything he's learning at Craft School South Africa, and his dream is clear: to build his own clothing and bag brand from scratch.

Neliswe makes music in their spare time and brings that same creative spirit into the studio. They aim to build skills for the future, and their dream is to start their own brand or teach others the craft.

Prudence Kimberly's favourite thing to make is something for the people she loves. At Craft School South Africa she's gaining the hands-on experience and collaborative skills to one day run a business.

Ruby-Jane already expertly crochets in her free time, so Craft School South Africa feels like a natural fit. She loves exploring her creativity and dreams of building her own entrepreneurial venture.

Sesethu is deeply competitive and people-oriented. One of her many talents is that she is a fantastic public speaker. Her dream is to start her own brand and become a successful entrepreneur.

Sinomdla likes to spend her time doing things that matter. Craft School South Africa has shown her that hard work and dedication pay off — a lesson she's carrying into her dream of becoming an entrepreneur.

Siwamkele is open-minded and collaborative. She loves learning alongside new people and discovering new ways of making. Her goal is to own her own clothing brand.

Anathi loves to sing and found something equally expressive in the workshop: working with her hands. She wants to know everything there is to know about woodwork, and her dream is to build a business around it.

Aphelele loves playing soccer and loves learning something new every day. He's working towards his certificate, with a future that combines technology and furniture making.

Bahle is a content creator with big ambitions — he believes Craft School South Africa is producing future billionaires, and he intends to be one of them. His dream is to build practical skills to back up his creativity.

Balisa does woodwork on weekends — a hobby that has found a natural home at Craft School South Africa. He wants to master carpentry, learn welding, and use his skills to support his family. He has clear goals and the drive to reach them.

Emihle plays soccer and has been captivated by woodwork since joining the programme. She's here to build real skills and her dream is to make furniture professionally.

Kamva loves soccer and thrives on creative projects. He's set on being the best designer in his class, and his long-term dream is to open his own furniture shop.

Keanan is an adventurer at heart — he hikes, walks, and games in his free time. He's driven by a genuine passion for welding and metalwork, and dreams of working on everything from boiler making to underwater rigs.

Likhona is a soccer player who discovered a love for woodworking at Craft School South Africa. He's here to get a job and build a career doing what he now loves.

Lukhanyo is calm, thoughtful, and committed. He joined Craft School South Africa to develop hands-on craft skills and is steadily building the technical foundation for his future.

Lwando brings energy and enthusiasm to the workshop every day. He is here to learn furniture making from the ground up and turn his passion for building into a lasting career.

Mbulentle watches vlogs and competes in shot put in his free time. He's here to build anything and everything with his hands, and his dream is to become an entrepreneur.

Milisa keeps fit by jogging and exercising, and brings that same energy to the workshop. She's been drawn in by the people, the environment, and the opportunities — her dream is to start her own furniture company.

Mivuyo is a musician who has found an equally creative outlet in woodworking. Craft School South Africa has given him new skills and expanded his talent, and his goal is to turn all of it into his own business.

Phumlani enjoys watching movies in his downtime and has found an unexpected passion for reading at Craft School South Africa. He's here to earn his certificate and build a foundation for the future.

Ronald codes and reads manga in his spare time. He is a self-taught learner with a curious, technical mind. At Craft School South Africa, he's discovered a love for working with different tools and types of wood.

Ryan jogs, builds things, and is always striving to learn more. He loves the environment, the opportunities, and the people around him. His dream is to own his own business and, one day, a farm.

Sanele plays football and was drawn to Craft School South Africa by the equality he felt from day one — no one is treated as better than anyone else. He's here to build skills, find work, and one day travel the world.

Sesam plays football and appreciates the warm, respectful culture at Craft School South Africa. He's here to gain practical skills and build a future with a company that values what he can make.

Sinenjabulo loves soccer and has found his stride in the workshop. Woodwork and furniture making are both his passion and his goal for his career.

Sinesipho listens to music and finds real satisfaction in working with her hands to create something tangible. She wants to master working with wood and, beyond that, to build her own business.

Sive loves a good series and enjoys working with his hands. What he values most about Craft School South Africa is the chance to craft, build, and create. His goal is to leave with a recognised qualification.

Steven is quiet, polite, and determined. He plays soccer at Fish Hoek Soccer Club, and brings that same steady focus to the workshop. His goal is straightforward and honest — to build a career that supports himself and earns him his own way.

Thimna is a sports guy who loves football — outspoken, caring, and always the first to show up. In the workshop he brings that same energy: dedicated to his studies, always practising to get better. His dream is to start his own furniture business.

Tumelo sees woodwork as his hobby, his favourite part of the programme, and his dream career. He wants to turn that passion into employment.

Tumelo loves soccer and has found his calling in the workshop. Making furniture is his favourite part of the programme. He's here to build the skills that lead to real job opportunities.

Yanathi plays soccer and came to Craft School South Africa to learn real, lasting skills. He's found his place in ironwork, and that's exactly where he wants to build his career.