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Andile Cana
Age: 23
From: East London
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "It is my time to take design to another level. Take what I've learned at school and apply it to the outside world. I've got good social skills and I've got creativity that I need to expose."
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Bheki Yende
Age: 26
From: Soweto
Occupation: Graphic designer
Quote: "I think this country is looking for people like me to motivate the nation. Getting knowledge from competing with the best creative people in this country, being an inspiration to those young ones out there and most importantly selling this brand called Bheki to the market are just some of the reasons I’ve entered The Cut."
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Dineo Mokgoasi
Age: 28
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Creative Editor
Quote: "I want to make them proud when I win the show and create wealth within this industry and end exploitation of our artists. My win is for the whole nation and I will finally become the voice and ambassador of hope."
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Garth Wareley
Age: 20
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Graffiti artist & graphic designer
Quote: "This is a major kick start for me to see where I am going with my studies."
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George Matsheke
Age: 22
From: Alexandra, Johannesburg
Occupation: Graphic designer
Quote: "A car would be great ... don't you think?"
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Lerato Mmutle
Age: 21
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "It is an opportunity for me as an upcoming designer to introduce myself to the industry as well as to get exposure."
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Lonwabo Jobodwana
Age: 21
From: East London
Occupation: Graphic design student
Quote: "My dream in life is to combine business, design and reasonable, sustainable ideas which will have an impact not only in my life but socially as well."
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Maphiwe Mzolo
Age: 36
From: Durban
Occupation: Fashion designer & lecturer
Quote: "I'd like to come out a better person with more knowledge. I'd also love to win but if not I'll hopefully be recognised and be offered a better job."
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Michelle Prinsloo
Age: 22
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Photographer
Quote: "I entered on the demand of my lecturer who forgot to tell me that it was a casting for a reality show - I thought it was a photography competition."
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Moleboheng Moletsane-Mhlathe
Age: 24
From: Mondeor, Johannesburg
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "Recognition as a designer is the biggest thing ever but the prize will be the cherry on the top. I’d be ecstatic just for a job."
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Odysseus Shirindza
Age: 23
From: Durban
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "I'm taking this as a step forward in my career, an opportunity to market myself and display my abilities to anyone who may be interested."
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Qhama Dayile
Age: 21
From: Cape Town
Occupation: Singer & poet
Quote: "I feel design not only needs to be beautiful but it also needs to communicate. Design is not only about beauty but also about social awareness. Design could work as a teaching tool."
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Riaan Nel
Age: 25
From: Pretoria
Occupation: Creative consultant
Quote: "I want to experience the concept of bold and unique. No one has made space for an idealist. I stand for something else. I want to prove that you don't need a diploma or a degree to get the job done."
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Sihle Magugu
Age: 21
From: Durban
Occupation: Studying music and art
Quote: "My uncle taught me everything I know, and when he exposed me to The BAT Centre my whole life changed. Since I moved to Durban the opportunities just keep coming."
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Vus Ngxande
Age: 22
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Graphic design student, poet
Quote: "I've already got the experience. The prize is not that important. I'm up against some hardcore talent and it's a battle I'm looking forward to."
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Zeenat Motan
Age: 27
From: Johannesburg
Occupation: Fashion designer
Quote: "I’ve sacrificed so much and now I want to win and work in one of the top design houses."
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