MAAK 'N PLAN

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.

We begin a new season of Maak ’n Plan by celebrating 10 years of Lukhanyo Mdingi.

I had the honour of sitting down with Lukhanyo to reflect on his journey of becoming, and to explore what legacy looks like — both for him and for the label.

Here’s a window into the heart of a timeless sensibility. ✨

Alain was introduced to me as the guy who could turn the wildest ideas into real-life magic. He swears his career path was a coincidence—but the way he’s shaped experiences, festivals, and unforgettable moments feels anything but accidental.

From founding Beanstalk (aka the engine behind countless iconic events), to co-piloting Cotton Fest with Riky Rick, Alain’s fingerprints are all over the cultural map. His curiosity is his compass, and somehow, it keeps taking him to the most unexpected and brilliant places.

Here’s a little glimpse into the human behind the magic.

"A country without documentary films is like a family without a photo album."

This quote by Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean filmmaker, is one that always resonates with me—especially in conversations with Jack. Jack and I have always shared a deep devotion to South African documentaries and the way they captured the pulse of Mzansi in the ’80s and ’90s.

That same spirit is a driving force behind Jack’s work. His writing and films offer a window into the vibrant melting pot of Johannesburg, South Africa—woven together with fashion, music, humor, and narrative.

“The Mayor’s Grandson…”—the title of a documentary I dream of making about my dear friend, Jack Markovitz. It’s a running joke between us, something we talk about every time we see each other.

But first, here’s an introduction to the human behind the story.