After a standout debut in 2024, Capitec handmadeAFRICA is back and it’s coming in bigger, bolder, better than ever.
Driven by a deep sense of Afro-optimism and a belief in the power of creativity to transform, Capitec handmadeAFRICA is positioning itself as more than a showcase, it’s a movement. “We’re taking our place as leaders in the development of the continent’s creative pulse,” says Garreth van Niekerk, Creative Director of Capitec handmadeAFRICA.
A Bigger Stage for African Design
This year, over 40 brands from across the continent will come together across three major events to celebrate design, craft and innovation. It’s an all Pan-African theme, with flair. Whether it’s homeware, fashion, or lifestyle, each designer adds to a curated retail experience that feels equal parts soulful and future-forward.
Entrepreneurship and creativity are core to Capitec’s DNA. By investing in these makers, we’re backing African heritage while helping to shape its global future.”– Asha Patel, Head of Brand and Communications at Capitec.
First Stop: Decorex Africa
Cape Town (5–8 June) | Johannesburg (24–27 July)Capitec handmadeAFRICA will take centre stage at Decorex Cape Town and Johannesburg, where its instantly recognisable retail capsule will spotlight top-tier African design.
New for 2025 is the Capitec handmadeAFRICA Design MRKT, a brand-new artisanal marketplace built in partnership with Decorex Africa. Expect an expansive, buy-on-the-spot experience, with everything from ceramics to fashion, all made across the continent.
Together with Capitec handmadeAFRICA, we’re building more than a platform, we’re creating economic opportunities and celebrating design that reflects who we are,”-Sarah Jardim, Marketing Director for Decorex Africa.
The Big Finale: Oxford Parks, Rosebank
Johannesburg (27–30 November)The Capitec handmadeAFRICA Market returns to Oxford Parks and it’s going all out. Think 40 standalone stalls from some of the most exciting names in design. It’s a luxury retail experience without the confines of a mall. With everything from tailoring to skincare, furniture to streetwear, this is how shopping should feel.
2025 isn’t just a comeback, it’s the next chapter in a design-led movement.
