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T H E M EThe theme for the PlatAfrica 2007 Competition was particularly challenging

– “Platinum Reflections”, a tribute to its purity and brilliant reflective lustre.

In light there is darkness. In darkness there is light…

A reflection is but a transitory wave in our consciousness. A phenomenon observed in a mirror,

in a pool of water or on the surface of polished metal.

Art is a reflection of society, our identity, the individual. It is a reflection of what we think and feel,

a reflection of humanity and the world around us.

This year’s theme, “Platinum Reflections” was inspired by the endless possibilities of this unique,

precious metal, a celebration of its eternal properties and versatility!

Platinum – Pure – Rare – Eternal

Contents

Anglo Platinum Limited 3

Platinum Trust of South Africa 5

Supporting the Industry 7

Media 8

PlatAfrica 2007 9

Professional Category 11

Student Category 19

Acknowledgements 46

Our Sponsors 48

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Anglo Platinum Limited is the world’s largest primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs)

and accounts for about 37% of the world’s newly-mined platinum production. It is listed on the

Johannesburg Securities Exchange and has a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Anglo Platinum is a member of Anglo American plc. Its operations comprise seven mines, three joint ventures, three smelters, a base metals refinery and aprecious metals refinery. In addition, the Group has interests in Zimbabwe and is involved in exploration inCanada, Russia, Brazil and China.

In 1975, Anglo Platinum created the Platinum Guild International (PGI) and provides funding for its jewellerydevelopment efforts. It is also a member of the JewelleryCouncil of South Africa. The Group is active in other industry organisations, including the International Platinum Association, which provides a forum for producers and fabricators and the World Fuel CellCouncil, a body dedicated to the commercialisation offuel cell technology.

The Group is committed to the development of PlatinumGroup Metal (PGM) markets, working in collaborationwith the Department of Minerals and Energy (DME), theGovernment and other stakeholders in promoting thebeneficiation of platinum.

The Anglo Platinum beneficiation strategy is developedon the premise that Anglo Platinum’s core competence ismining and refining platinum, but that the company willfacilitate and invest in value-added opportunities withina PGM environment – including jewellery fabrication, ifviable. The objective of jewellery development in SouthAfrica is to promote the local platinum jewellery designand manufacturing industry, adding value to thecountry’s natural resource in both local andinternational markets while assisting the industry togrow skills and create jobs.

The Group’s commitment to sustainable development focuses on creating value economically, environmentallyand socially, contributing to the betterment of societyaround all its operations. Guided by the MiningCharter, policy and strategy formulation is influencedand directed by input from all relevant stakeholders,namely: government, community-based organisations,labour unions and other business partners. It recognisesthe importance of meaningful participation by all,including local communities and employees, to ensurereal benefits for all.

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P L A T I N U M T R U S T O F S O U T H A F R I C A

The PTSA has created two companiesto assist the jewellery industry:

• The World of Platinum markets andsells the Djadji Platinum™ brandof jewellery; and

• The SEDA Platinum Incubatorfocuses on training to ensuresufficient expertise to manufacture products under the Djadji Platinum™brand name.

Djadji Platinum™

Out of Africa, inspired by the mythand legend of the African Rain QueenModjadji, is Djadji Platinum™ – one ofAfrica’s greatest treasures!

Pure platinum perfection is guaranteedby the symbolic raindrop found oneach piece of exclusive DjadjiPlatinum™ jewellery. More than just amark of quality, the raindrop embodiesthe spirit of Modjadji and its nobleAfrican heritage. Platinum 950 – pure,rare, eternal – is superbly craftedjewellery that lasts a lifetime.

The North-West Province, often calledthe Platinum Province, is home to oneof the largest known reserves ofplatinum and is host to some of theworld’s leading platinum producers.It is also the home of Djadji Platinum’s™unique South African-designed andmanufactured jewellery. Each piece ofDjadji Platinum™ is more than fine,pure platinum jewellery: it is an investment in South Africa, the North-West Province, its people and thepromise of a better life for all.

The SEDA Platinum Incubator

The North-West Province is nowstrategically involved in adding value totransforming the platinum mining legacy.In partnership with the PTSA and anumber of key private players, thecountry’s first platinum beneficiationincubator, aimed at developingjewellery manufacturing skills and jobopportunities in the region, waslaunched in Rustenburg.

The SEDA Platinum Incubator’sworld-class production facility includes atraining centre, leveraging off theinfrastructure and working capital of thefacility, to ensure skills transfer to andupliftment of historically disadvantagedSouth Africans. The jewellerymanufactured at the facility is marketedand sold by World of Platinum underthe Djadji Platinum™ brand to bothlocal and export markets.

The aim is for the province to becomea hub of platinum jewellerymanufacturing and to develop small,medium and micro-enterprises in thejewellery industry, translating itsabundant riches into real economicbenefits for its people.

The Platinum Trust of South Africa (PTSA) was formed for the creation of jobs

and beneficiation of platinum group metals in a number of fields,

including skills training in platinum jewellery design and manufacture.

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S U P P O R T I N G T H E I N D U S T R Y

fluctuations. Currently, the scheme hasclose to R3m worth of metal on loanwith manufacturers/retailers.

The scheme administrators are AngloPlatinum Limited and Johnson MattheyLimited.

Palladium news

Recently, Lonmin agreed to providepalladium metal to the local industryby way of a Palladium FinancingScheme. The scheme operates alongsimilar lines to the platinum scheme.Palladium is currently enjoying someprominence in the South Africanmarket – this despite the fact thatglobal demand for palladiumjewellery is down because of theamount of old product being recycled.South African manufacturers andretailers are enjoying andexperimenting with this metal,particularly now its price points are inline with the current customer base.

Plataurex

Anglo Zimele and Anglo Platinumhave committed funds to initiate a newbusiness supplying local andinternational markets with dental alloysand wedding bands using bothplatinum and palladium.

The technical partners are Peter Lesterand the Hot Platinum Company. The shareholders’ agreement wasrecently signed and the businessstarted operating in September.

Obviously, crucial to the success of thebusiness are engagements withinternational players which canprovide the necessary market access.

In an innovative scheme to assist jewellers and the manufacturing industry to use

more platinum, Anglo Platinum developed the Metal Financing Scheme..

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The market size, cost of holding,refining, the lease rate and pricevolatility of platinum are key factorsinhibiting retailers from holding largestock and prompting mostmanufacturers to limit production.

The overall objective of the MetalFinancing Scheme is to assist jewellerswith the high premium cost offinancing platinum metal during theproduction and marketing processes.Developing a working relationshipwith participating jewellers andmaking the metal more accessiblehelps to increase jewellery sales inboth the local and export markets.

Current participants are showingsignificant growth in their platinumbusiness, as the scheme allows themto provide more products whileminimising the impact on their cashflow. The benefits not only translateinto consignment sale terms, but alsoassist jewellers in dealing with price

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Consumer media included Sawubona, Equinox, Classic Feel, Wanted, Women Inc, Rose, Top Billing and Femme Bride. In addition, industry-specific publications were included keeping jewellers andmanufacturers abreast of platinumdevelopments.

Over the past 12 monthsAnglo Platinum’s jewellery advertisingcampaign has focused onraising local and international consumerawareness of the beautyand prestige of locallydesigned platinum jewellery.

Anglo Platinum, the world's leading producer of platinum,

together with Metal Concentrators and Johnson Matthey (SA),

present the annual PlatAfrica Jewellery Design Competition – a showcase for

South Africa's jewellery design industry.

The sponsorship promotes innovation and technical competence in the design and manufacture of platinum jewellery. Anglo Platinum is committed to supporting the incredible talent within the

local jewellery industry and the competition provides access to this precious metal, enabling professional and student designers to work with it.

Over the past nine years, the quality and standard of entries have come to reflectthe world-class talent of local designers and manufacturers

– unique jewellery that reflects the rarity of the metal.

Many of the PlatAfrica designs are exhibited at international fairs such as Basel,Inhorgenta, JCK and Shanghai.

This year's PlatAfrica theme, “Beyond the Surface: Platinum Reflections”, explores the purity and brilliantreflective lustre of this precious metal. Both timeless and contemporary, it is astonishingly versatile and

– for those who create platinum jewellery – a real challenge,demanding consummate skill and craftsmanship.

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One of the main criteria for this year’s judging was the

use of the metal’s reflective properties, the commercial potential as well as

the “wow!” factor in the design. When judging, the innovation and practical functionality

of each piece were also important considerations.

Professional designers are excluded from designing rings and the amount of precious

platinum metal they’re allowed to use is restricted to 100-150 g.

More than 80% of metal used in the designs must be platinum.

There were a total of 61 entries in the professional category. All professional jewellers

were required to first submit sketches or drawings, together with details on what inspired their

proposed piece. After a tough evaluation of all the criteria, the judges chose

the top 10 designs for final manufacture and we are delighted to present

platinum’s professional top 10!

P R O F E S S I O N A L

C A T E G O R Y

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Darren Venter

– Studio C –

As far back as I can

remember, I was the

kid who’d find

something and try to

remodel it into something

more useful than it already

was. I’ve always wanted to be a

designer – creating jewellery really

appeals to me, as I get to create a

masterpiece that will be kept and treasured for a

lifetime or beyond.

M O S T V E R S AT I L E P I E C ECarla Frank – Carla Frank – I’m always

inspired by nature and the colour and textures of

metal as I work. My inspiration comes from the

process – I guess I’m a hands-on person and

it’s the act of creating that really inspires me.

I gain immense satisfaction from the look of

pleasure on the client’s face when the final

product is revealed.

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Linki van Zyl – Art Jewellery Gallery – My designs relate to the Neo-Baroque

spirit so evident in contemporary art and fashion trends. They’re stylistically eclectic –

extravagant visual excesses that borrow from the past combined with the crisp, clean

lines of contemporary jewellery. I like to experiment with alternative materials and

techniques in combination with precious metals and traditional handwork techniques.

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Kirtikumar Devjee – Kirti Jewellers –

I love designing one-off, individual

pieces and my business – which has

grown by word of mouth over the

years – is built around personalised

service. My favourite metal is

platinum, which many designers find

difficult to work with. I think it’s all in

one’s attitude – and I’ve always

loved a challenge!

Vivek Kiran Parshotam – Andreas

Salver Jewellery – My inspiration

comes from all the activities in my

life… not only from material

objects, but also from my inner

feelings. It also comes from

nature because, without a

doubt, that’s God’s gift to us,

and without all the beauty

around us we would not be

inspired to look forward to another

day.

Linki van Zyl – Art Jewellery Gallery – Linki frequently co-operates

with artists from other disciplines. This entry into PlatAfrica 2007

incorporates the photographic artworks of artist Johan Conradie.

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Vijay Shah – Vijay Shah Jewellers – Many of my designs begin with a simple

doodle on a piece of paper… I enjoy working in a relaxed environment and thrive

on the simple things in life that add value and meaning to my existence. I’m inspired

by my surroundings and the forms within nature. As a designer/goldsmith, I’ve never

regarded it as work – it’s a form of relaxation for me.

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Daniel Jacobs

– Daniel Jacobs

Jewellery Design – Instinct

and talent are simply not enough;

design is a complex discipline that demands

an understanding of a myriad of different

elements. I’m inspired by the medium itself… For me,

the art is in designing, interpreting and then executing. It’s the

thrill and satisfaction of a perfect creation.

Tebogo Molefe

– SEDA Platinum

Incubator – I lay

looking up at the moon. Its bright

reflection appeared to be an illuminated, circular disc… Soon its mysterious magic

translated into a sketch, before being polished and crafted into a work of art. I guess

it’s the world around me that inspires me. An image flashing before me becomes a

database of inspiration.

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Tanya White – I think of my jewellery as wearable art.

Designing is an expression of my innermost feelings. A thought transforms from an

emotion into a wearable, moveable piece. I yearn to create a connection

between the wearer and the piece. Jewellery should always say something about

the wearer.

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Working with platinum is a real challenge, demanding consummate skill and craftsmanship…

The PlatAfrica Competition sponsorship gives students an opportunity to work with this

precious metal in order to hone their skills and technique. Over the past nine years,

the quality and standard of student entries have improved dramatically.

An astounding 109 student entries were received, an increase of over 40% on last year.

The levels of creativity and manufacture were extremely high and the judging criteria had to be

strictly applied. All entries had to be the original work of the student and the maximum platinum

metal weight for the designs in this category was 50 g.

As the calibre of entry has raised the competitive stakes, the judges were forced to

discount pieces that did not meet the brief. The skill to interpret a design brief is an important

part of the design process. The judges not only looked at the visual aspects of the entries,

but also at their commercial viability. After the first round of judging, a total of 50 student designs

were finally selected for inclusion in this edition of PlatAfrica.

S T U D E N T

C A T E G O R Y

C A P E P E N I N S U L A U N I V E R S I T Y O FT E C H N O L O G Y

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Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology (CPUT) was formed withthe merger of the Cape Technikonand Peninsula Technikon in January2005. Probably the best-resourcedjewellery facility in Africa, theuniversity equips students with the skillsto move into the industry or start theirown businesses in a professionalmanner.

The university is situated in the heart ofCape Town’s CBD and is in closetouch with trends in the local industry,particularly the tourist market. TheInformatics and Design Faculty offersboth a National Diploma and a BTech in Jewellery Design andManufacture.

CPUT’s aim is to prepare students forthe emerging South African jewelleryindustry in managerial, marketing andmanufacturing capacities, whilefostering a strong South Africandesign ethic. In line with its belief inthe use of technology to foster global

competitiveness, using its ownfunding, the university has establisheda platinum studio to broaden thescope of precious metals taught. Thecourse also equips students with thelatest technological knowledge in thefield of computer-aided design andassociated manufacturing processes.

CPUT jewellery design students alsohave access to the new craft anddesign-focused Centre for Innovation,incorporating an AdvancedManufacturing Technology Strategy(AMTS) fabrication laboratory,commonly referred to as the FabLab.The AMTS FabLab is a cutting-edgefacility with the tools and resources toprovide aspirant designers from alldisciplines with the freedom andresources to conceptualise and createany number of amazing designs.

First place in the student categorywent to Frieda-Marié Theron of CPUTfor her ring design inspired by thereflective properties of water.

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Frieda-Marié Theron – Cape Peninsula University of Technology – Her award-

winning ring was inspired by the reflective properties of water – the highly polished

dome pierced to emulate the swirl of water reflecting in the sphere suspended above.

Water, a reflection of two different worlds – the light above the depths below.

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Suwaibah Mahomed

– Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Glenys de Wet


Zanya-Leigh Petherbridge


Tracey Lötter


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Hester Wainwright


Yolanda Hollander


Michelle van Wyk

– Cape Peninsula

University of Technology

Adéle Eksteen

– Cape Peninsula

University of Technology

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T S H WA N E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y

The Tshwane University of Technology(TUT) is a proud product of SouthAfrica's first decade of democracy.TUT was established in 2004, withthe merging of the former TechnikonNorthern Gauteng, Technikon North-West and Technikon Pretoria. At thetime of the merger, the uniquely SouthAfrican institutional designation of“technikon” was dropped in favour ofthe internationally accepted “universityof technology” designation. While thesize and scope of this dynamicinstitution are impressive, the quality ofits teaching, research and communityengagement is what makes theuniversity really stand out.

The Department of Jewellery Designand Manufacture is based within theDepartment of Fine and Applied Arts.Its goal is to teach students to developstriking concepts and to craft themcarefully until they exactly representthe artist’s vision.

Anglo Platinum initiated the first of itsplatinum studios, the Hans MerenskyPlatinum Jewellery Studio, at theTshwane University of Technology(then Technikon Pretoria) in September

2000. Since then, training in platinummanufacturing skills has developedinto a large part of the third-yearstudents’ practical component.

The university’s entrepreneurial ethospromotes knowledge and technologyproviding a professional, world-classeducation relevant to the needs andaspirations of southern Africa’speople. Students are taught thepractical housekeeping, design andmanufacturing skills unique toplatinum, and have consistently faredextremely well in the PlatAfricaAwards Platinum JewelleryCompetition. This year, second placewent to TUT student, Joyce Coetzee,for her striking neckpiece.

The institution’s holistic approach inthe training of its students ensures asuccessful future in their post-diplomaworking environments. Students aregiven the opportunity to work withdifferent metals (copper, silver, goldand platinum), as well as gems, andalso learn how to run their ownjewellery businesses.

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Joyce Coetzee – Tshwane University of Technology – The platinum and

red perspex pendant, with its myriad of reflections, represents the African heartbeat…

Beyond the boundaries of culture, a reflection of hope – the birth of a new nation.

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Corlia Eloff

– Tshwane University of Technology

Louis Buys – Tshwane University of Technology

Tanya Burger


Mangaliso Buzani


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Steve Fakude


Philisa Zibi – Tshwane University of Technology

Richard Ramsden


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U N I V E R S I T Y O F S T E L L E N B O S C HD E PA R T M E N T O F V I S U A L A R T S

The Department of Visual Arts offers asingle BA programme in fine arts – thefour-year BA (FA) Degree. Creativejewellery design is one of the fourstudy options within this programmeand the only course in South Africaoffering creative jewellery design andmetal techniques as an art form and adegree course at university level.

In 2004, Anglo Platinum approvedthe funding of a precious metal studioin order to facilitate working withplatinum metal on the course. Withthe platinum studio now established,students are able to developadequate technical skills in the designand manufacture of platinumjewellery. With access to this preciousmetal, they are able to develop abasic understanding of this uniquematerial and its manipulation.Students experience platinum benchwork, as well as experimental castingwith the new hot platinum castingmachine.

The training of highly skilled platinumdesigner-jewellers who are able andwilling to promote the use of this metalfor innovative jewellery pieces is

central to this project. A bursaryscheme funded by Anglo Platinumoffers students from historicallydisadvantaged backgrounds theopportunity to work in this creativefield and become leading designerswith specialist knowledge of theaesthetic possibilities afforded byplatinum.

With rigorous technical, conceptualand academic training as abackground, the design andproduction skills acquired during thefour-year degree course enablesgraduates to run independent studioworkshops and to create a name forthemselves as practising goldsmithartists contributing to the establishmentof a unique South African designtradition.

The institution prides itself on being aleading creative workshop. Thecollaboration between lecturers andstudents to develop ideas regardingthe future of jewellery and to exploreexpressive directions in tune withcontemporary trends in the designworld is affirmed by the number ofaward the students received this year.Website link: www.sun.ac.za

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Marnell Kirsten – University of Stellenbosch – Platinum and black diamond

earrings, inspired by the transient splendour of a raindrop – reflecting both life

and infinite beauty.

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Anneke Louw – University of Stellenbosch

Ingrid Goosen

– University of Stellenbosch

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Julme Benade – University of Stellenbosch – Water… Oval earrings inspired

by the reflections in a dewdrop or waterfall. The movement of a waterfall captured

in the flowing lines and splashes of light reflecting off the tumbling liquid.

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F J O H A N N E S B U R G

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)established in December 2005, waspart of a major programmerestructuring higher education in SouthAfrica. The Soweto and East Randcampuses of Vista University, togetherwith Technikon Witwatersrand (inexistence since 1925), merged withRand Afrikaans University to create theUniversity of Johannesburg.

The University of Johannesburg’sFaculty of Art Design and Architecture(FADA) has provided tertiary-leveltuition for over seven decades and isone of the leading design educationalresources in the country. FADA offersvocational and professionalprogrammes and is housed in thenewly-designed, custom-built facility atthe Auckland Park Bunting RoadCampus.

This world-class facility consists of anumber of customised design studios,including the platinum jewellerystudio, sponsored by Anglo Platinum,well-equipped workshops, adedicated art and design library,computer laboratories and a gallery.

The diverse fields of study offered bythe faculty include jewellery designand manufacture, ceramics, multi-media, architecture, clothingmanagement, fine art, graphic,interior, fashion and industrial design.Having all these creative entitiesunder one roof ensures interactionand collaboration within thesecreative fields, encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach to art anddesign education.

The jewellery course offers the broadskills required by the jewellerymanufacturing industry, ranging fromartistic jewellery to custom-designed,hand-crafted jewellery and mass-produced commercial jewellery. TheJewellery Design and ManufactureDepartment is committed to being theleading driver of advanced computer-aided design and manufacturingtechnology in the industry. Studentshave the option to study for either anational diploma or a B Tech injewellery design and manufacture.

Website link: www.uj.ac.za

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Mpho Masilo

– University of Johannesburg

Oliver Green

– University of Johannesburg

B E S T FA N TA S Y P I E C EStacy Williamson – University of Johannesburg

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Hawa-Bibi Essa – University of Johannesburg

Tiffany Marx


F I V E s p e c t a c u l a r r i n g sThese five extraordinary rings were selected by the judges for this special award...

“Five Spectacular Rings”. Their unique designs and the care with which they were crafted earned each of

these students this special recognition.

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Idané Burger – University of Stellenbosch

Nadya Delport – University of Stellenbosch

Talitha Oosthuizen – University of Stellenbosch

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C O L L E G E O F C A P E T O W N

The College of Cape Town is one ofthe oldest colleges in the country, witha history that dates back to the1900s. It acquired its present name in2002 when four colleges – SivuyileCollege, Athlone Technical College,Cape College and the WesternProvince College – merged to formthe College of Cape Town.

As a leading provider of educationand training in largely the FurtherEducation and Training (FET) sector,the College of Cape Town offers itsstudents recognised qualifications thatare in demand by commerce andindustry. The FET college sector has avital role to play in the provision of theintermediate to higher-level skillsrequired to support economic growthand development. The College ofCape Town has the resources and theinfrastructure to respond to theeducation and training needs ofcommunities, employers and learners.The College is also central to the skillsdevelopment requirements of theWestern Cape and significantlycontributes to the training of a skilledworkforce for the province.

The college’s commitment toexcellence in teaching, servicedelivery and a quality educationensures that graduates are able towork in industry immediately after theyhave qualified and that they arewelcomed in every part of the world.

This education and training collegeplays a fundamental role in trainingapprentices for the local Cape Townjewellery industry and is wellrespected among manufacturers. The main purpose of the training is toequip learners with the technical skillsto enter a jewellery manufacturingcareer. The curriculum is biasedtowards projects that are industry-based and students are given anopportunity to job-shadow and do in-house training with localmanufacturers.

The outcome of the programme israpid assimilation of students into theworkplace, augmented by acomprehensive portfolio of work,which provides each learner with aviable entry point into the jewellerymanufacturing industry.

Website link: www.cct.edu.za

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Badrunisa Fredericks – College of Cape Town

Christina Oosthuizen

– College of Cape Town

Jane Merrifield – College of Cape Town

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D U R B A N U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y

Formed with the merger betweenTechnikon Natal and ML SultanTechnikon, the Faculty of Arts atDurban University of Technology (DUT)has a long-standing reputation forproducing artists of both national andinternational stature.

The Faculty of Arts offers programmesthat are nationally and internationallyacclaimed, excelling in trainingstudents to unlock their expressive andartistic talents. To assist studentswhose high school education was notorientated towards the arts, the facultyoffers a short bridging programmecalled the Foundation Course.

Its philosophy is based on the notionthat human talent and potential areunlimited.

Well-qualified and dedicated staffensure that students get the besteducation in the arts. The faculty alsohouses a gallery of art pieces that areof the highest standard.

Jewellery students are trained indesigning, manufacturing and

marketing of jewellery – the basicprinciples for a successful career inthe jewellery industry. The coursestrives to develop competitive edgesin all aspects of technological, benchand design skills, giving students theability to compete both locally andglobally.

On completion of the course,graduates have no difficulty in copingwith the variety of manufacturing anddesigning functions. Qualifiedgraduates are able to tackle thediverse environments offered by eithera small jewellery workshop or alarger jewellery factory. They learn thekey skills required to work together asa team and to develop good socialrelationships with others, able to co-operate and work with total integrity.In addition, they learn the processesrequired by larger factories includingmodel-making, casting, setting ormarketing of the products. The DUTalso offers a four-year BTech degree.

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Christy-Anne Bestwick

– Durban University of Technology

Samantha Vincent

– Durban University of Technology

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T H E S E D A P L AT I N U M I N C U B AT O R– O R B I T F E T

The Platinum Trust of South Africa, inassociation with a number of keyplayers, launched the country's firstplatinum beneficiation incubator inRustenburg. The SEDA PlatinumIncubator (SPI) aims to facilitate andpromote the beneficiation of platinumgroup metals. It also promotes smallbusiness access to platinum groupmetals.

The first initiative of the incubatorfocuses on the design andmanufacture of platinum jewellery. The training facility, in conjunctionwith Orbit FET College, opened itsdoors this year to its first intake of 18students. The facility aims to addressthe socio-economic challenges facingthis country and to ensure skillstransfer to and the upliftment ofhistorically disadvantaged SouthAfricans.

The aim of the three-year course is todevelop a skills base for industry andthe incubator, acting as a feedersystem to the workforce as well asdeveloping the entrepreneurial ability

of the students so that they caneventually develop their own platinumjewellery businesses.

SPI has been instrumental in thedevelopment of the course lecturesand content. Orbit is already anaccredited service provider – duringthe course, students serve aninternship at the incubator, puttingtheir newly-acquired skills intopractice.

This is the only dedicated centreconcerned with platinum and groupmetals in South Africa. The incubatoroffers state-of-the-art infrastructure andfacilities, as well as strong links withthe South African jewellery retailindustry. Some students haveparticipated in the development ofplatinum jewellery for the DjadjiTM

brand, marketed through the World ofPlatinum Marketing, giving them aninsight into the commercial aspect ofjewellery design.

SPI and Orbit College – workingtoward quality future employees tostrengthen South Africa's workforce.

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M O S T U N I Q U E

Marthinus Naudé

– Andreas Salver Jewellery

M O S T C O N T E M P O R A R YAngelique Phillips

– Orbit FET College (SEDA)

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Hannes Roos

– Daniel Jacobs Jewellery Training Centre

Talitha Rossouw


Lelani Adlam


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Thea Pretorius

– Port Elizabeth College

Absalom Khumalo

– Magda Nieman Jewellery Studio

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Vida Potgieter

– Manic Monday

Yolandi van Zyl

– Manic Monday

Lorean Britz

– Manic Monday

Ralf Finke

– Manic Monday

Lavinia Sebastian

– Manic Monday

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Kgotsofatso Mashigo

– Woosh Designs

Pritesh Soni

– Woosh Designs

Bharti Pillay

– Woosh Designs

T O P 5 0W o o s h D e s i g n s

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PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLATAFRICA 2007 COMPETITION

Professional category:

Andreas Salver Jewellery011 706 6828 Vivek Parshotam

Art Jewellery Gallery082 900 9485 Linki van Zyl*

Carla Frank082 565 3793 Carla Frank*

Christiaan H Smook011 474 1393 Christiaan Smook

CRB Jewellers011 678 7305 Chris Barnard

Daniel Jacobs Jewellery Design021 880 1026 Daniel Jacobs

Edward Botha076 388 5651 Edward Botha

Eska Claire Designer Jewellery083 609 1224Eska Claire Jansen van Vuuren

Fabian’s Designer JewelleryManufacturer

011 855 2421 Fabian Athiah

Tanya White012 991 5643 Tanya White*manufactured by Bridget Alves ofGold Allure

Jeanco Jewellers012 259 1586 Mananka Ommer

Joy Jewellery Manufacture & Design012 662 2861 Joy Massyn

Kirti Jewellers012 374 0873 Kirtikumar Devjee

Krankli Wild011 483 2620 Kevin Friedman

Leggo & Rohm Design021 559 0250 Toni Ausserhoffer

Lise-Marie072 402 9173 Lise-Marie Fogwell

LV Jewels012 259 0374 Linti Venter

Marius Botha011 234 2110 Marius Botha

Neoteric Business Innovations083 258 3594 Sholto Forsyth

Ngwenya Glass+268 442 4053 Riette Voster

Rowland Cain Jewellers084 831 6543 Rowland Cain

SEDA Platinum Incubator014 592 7014• Tebogo Godwin Molefe• Bongani Ntshangase• Mongezi Sazela

Studio C011 642 7826• M Bennet • Althea Dunn• Shane Harris • Pierre Nel• Emmanuel Taliakis• Chris van Rensburg• Darren Venter

Van der Bank Jewellers012 663 4304Andre van der Bankin conjunction with Brendan Taylorand Helene Lange

Vijay Shah Jewellers031 564 2948 Vijay Shah*

Woosh Designs012 374 0812 Wooshen Pillay

Work of Art Jewellery Studios082 904 2873 Jaco Roux

Wouter Schreuders011 782 5831 Wouter Schreuders

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STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLATAFRICA 2007 COMPETITION

Students and apprentices together with their companies, tertiary and training institutions that participated

Andreas Salver Jewellery011 706 6828 Marthinus Naudé*

Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology

021 460 3505• Glenys de Wet • Claire Drysdale• Adéle Eksteen• Yolanda Hollander• Heidi Liebenberg• Tracey Lötter • Jill Loubser• Shakil Mahomed• Suwaibah Mahomed• Tiffany Marx*• Zanya-Leigh Petherbridge• Frieda-Marié Theron*• Michelle van Wyk• Hester Wainwright• Jeannie Walker

College of Cape Town021 464 3869• Arlene Boonzaaier• Liziwe Dabula • Leo de Beer• Badrunisa Fredericks• Andrea Hopkins • Candice Jacobs• Zhuoshu Liebenberg• Jane Merrifield• Christina Oosthuizen • Rabia Peet• Monique Solomons• Juan-Pierre Strydom• Carmen Swanepoel• Rayno Swart

Daniel Jacobs Jewellery TrainingCentre

021 880 1026• Lelani Adlam • Hannes Roos• Talitha Rossouw

Durban University of Technology031 373 6673• Stephane Barbeau• Christy-Anne Bestwick • Jadi Clark• Kelly Meyers • Lusanda Mgugudo• Perusha Naidoo • Nicholas Rose• Babalo Rozani• Jacqui-Lee Stephan• Samantha Vincent • David Vitri

Magda Nieman Jewellery Studio012 335 6475• Absalom Khumalo

Manic Monday082 342 5269• Lorean Britz • Ralf Finke• Vida Potgieter • Lavinia Sebastian• Yolandi van Zyl

Orbit FET College (SEDA)014 597 0736• Tshepo Molope• Angelique Phillips*

Port Elizabeth College041 585 7771• Robyn Harvey • Thea Pretorius

Tshwane University of Technology012 318 6006• Chandré Beukes • Ingrid Botha• Yolande Botha • Marlize Botma• Tanya Burger • Louis Buys• Mangaliso Buzani• Joyce Coetzee* • Corlia Eloff• Steve Fakude • Erika Fourie• Neil Fourie • Werner Grové• Riaan Jansen van Rensburg• Ryno Joubert • Liezl Miller

• Brünhilde Mogadime• Matshadi Mogoaladi • Arno Neff• Inge Nysschen• Cayleigh-Jay Ponton• Richard Ramsden• Mariska Roothman• Carlé Rothero • Catherine Sizer• Jessica Smith • Lauren Taylor• Yushu Wang • Philisa Zibi

University of Johannesburg011 559 2911• Henriette Botha • Hannes du Toit• Hawa-Bibi Essa* • Oliver Green• Phiko Gubula • Mpho Masilo• Jonathan Minter • Gavin Siti• Sonelle Swanepoel• Natasha Visser• Stacy Williamson*

University of Stellenbosch021 808 2885• Julme Benade* • Idané Burger*• Zuyda Burger • Therèse de Villiers• Nadya Delport* • Ingrid Goosen• Marnell Kirsten* • Anneke Louw• Talitha Oosthuizen*• Em-Renke Schutte• Christa Zietsman

Woosh Designs012 374 0812• Kgotsofatso Mashigo• Bharti Pillay • Pritesh Soni

* Award-winners for PlatAfrica 2007

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Anglo Platinum – 011 373 6788

Anglo Platinum is the major sponsor of the competition, providing financial and organisational support. The company’s desire to grow the South African platinum jewellery design industry and to add value to

the country’s natural resource in both local and international markets has grown the PlatAfrica Competition into an eagerly-awaited, annual event.

Johnson Matthey (SA) – 011 345 8500

The PlatAfrica 2007 Competition gratefully acknowledges the support of Johnson Matthey, largestfabricator and distributor of platinum group metals in the world, for the sponsorship of the platinum metal

used by participants in the competition.

Metal Concentrators – 021 510 0770

The PlatAfrica 2007 Competition expresses sincere thanks to everyone at Metal Concentrators who gave their time and commitment to ensuring the success of the event. Their input and organisational

support have been invaluable.

O U R S P O N S O R S

Platinum – contact Michael Joseph on 011 373 6788 for further information. Palladium – contact Steven Voster on 011 345 8500 for further information.

For more information, contact:

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PlatAfrica 2007 Brochure - Anglo American Platinum/media/Files/A/Anglo-American-Platinum/... · The theme for the PlatAfrica 2007 Competition was particularly challenging ... the