MAAK 'N PLAN

Before he was Dr. Phokeng Setai, curator at Zeitz MOCAA and a leading voice in contemporary African thought, he was a boy in Bloemfontein with two dreams: score goals on the football pitch, or reach the absolute summit of education.
Born to a mother who dedicated her life to teaching and a father who navigated market research as a true journeyman, Phokeng grew up in the quiet shadow of a heavy legacy. On both sides of his family were MK soldiers—men and women who lived in exile and paid the price for freedom.
While the pitch called to him early on, it was books that shifted everything. Reading didn’t just change his perspective; it unlocked an entirely new way of understanding history, human stories, and the world around him. Fast forward to today: holding a PhD in Anthropology, he’s honoring where he comes from while shaping where visual culture is going.
On this episode of Maak 'n Plan, we sit down with @phokeng_setai to talk about family lineage, the power of print, and how deep human curiosity turns into a lifelong blueprint.

In this episode of Maak ’n Plan, host Bathandwa Ngwendu sits down with designer and illustrator Koos, one half of the creative studio jana+koos.
Together, they explore Koos’s journey from growing up in Pretoria with creative, supportive parents to navigating the grind of being an overworked advertising junior with big dreams and the pivotal moment meeting Jana changed the trajectory of his creative life.
Recorded live at the Bofred showroom in Cape Town. Powered by A1.

Conversations in Comfort | Episode 03 with Alex ZonoIn this episode of Conversations in Comfort, we sit down with creative director and founder Alex Zono (@alexzono) to talk through his journey across fashion, travel, running, and building a brand. We dive into how global influences feed his style, how running gives him room to clear his head, and what it actually takes to craft an authentic identity in design today.

Conversations in Comfort | Episode 02:
We sat down with contemporary artist and maker Dada Khanyisa (@dada_khanyisa) to explore the profound meaning of home and the intricate realities of documenting daily life as young people in South Africa today. From the tactile, real-life stories carved into their work to the quiet, soulful discipline required to shape your own organic lane, this conversation dives deep into our collective experience.
- Watch the full episode: Thursday at 3:00 PM on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube- In collaboration with: @asics_sportstyle_za @maaknplan
Illustration’s & titles by @flyingduckdesignFilmed by @ruffkuttfilms
Special thanks to @patina.house94 for allowing us to film in their new space.#ConversationsInComfort #maaknplan #SoundMindSoundBody

Welcome to Episode 01 of Conversations in Comfort, a collaborative series by Maak ’n Plan and ASICS. In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Masego Morgan, a visionary voice in sustainable fashion, heritage preservation, and conscious living. True comfort extends far beyond physical apparel; it lies in how grounded and authentic we feel in our daily lives. Together, we explore what it means to slow down, navigate the transformative journey of motherhood, and celebrate the essential village that supports us along the way.