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Vuyo Mgijima is a local Kayamandi tour guide and entrepreneur. He managed the Kayamandi Creative District (KCD) project, where local homes were transformed into art galleries or house museums where local artists’ work was displayed.

Apart from…

Songezo Lupondo’s home formed part of the Kayamandi Creative District (KCD) project, where local homes were transformed into art galleries or house museums where local artists’ work was displayed.

Songezo is a gifted young musician based in…

Minky’s home formed part of the Kayamandi Creative District (KCD) project, where local homes were transformed into art galleries or house museums where local artists’ work was displayed. Minky was an active participant in the project and enjoyed…

Mama Swartbooi is one of the oldest residents of Kayamandi and is also well known for her cooking.

Her house is situated on Swartbooi Street, named after her husband’s family. She is one of the first residents in Kayamandi to have opened up her…

Ayanda Mbela’s home formed part of the Kayamandi Creative District (KCD) project, where local homes were transformed into art galleries or house museums where local artists’ work was displayed. Ayanda used to showcase his gumboot dancing talent as…

These hostels were built by Stellenbosch Farmer’s Winery (now Distell) for single male labourers residing in Kayamandi. Their design is unique and different to the typical rectangular design of most other hostels. Each hostel is circular in…

Anonymous graffiti piece at spaza shop in Kayamandi

Anonymous graffiti piece in Kayamandi

Sizamile Crèche is one of the oldest crèches in Kayamandi, and many young people in the community have fond memories of growing up in its playground.

Makupula High School was the first high school built in Kayamandi, and is one of two high schools in the township offering schooling for grades 8 to 12.