MAAK 'N PLAN
Episodes
MAAK N PLAN: LUKHANYO MDINGI
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
MAAK N PLAN: ALAIN FERRIER
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MAAK N PLAN: JACK MARKOVITZ
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"A country without documentary films is like a family without a photo album."This quote by Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean filmmaker, is one t...
MAAK N PLAN: MUZI MABUZA
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sacrifices our parents make in raising us are often not fully understood until we grow older or become parents ourselves. The way our parents shap...
MAAK N PLAN: VICKY ROSS
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Those who have embarked on the entrepreneurial journey will tell you — being an entrepreneur is a rollercoaster ride of exhilarating highs and chall...
MAAK N PLAN: MATTE BINARY
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Edwards, also known as Matte Binery, opens up about his deep love for football growing up and how his hometown of Joburg shaped his creative j...
MAAK N PLAN: SOLO
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s wild to think that kids who once threw parties in the backyards of their parents’ homes in the south of Johannesburg have journeyed so far th...
MAAK N PLAN: SIMPHIWE KHUMALO
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Childlikeness is a rare quality, and when someone with it crosses our path, they often stay for a lifetime. I had the honor of hosting my good friend ...
MAAK N PLAN: MZONKE MALONEY
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mzonke reminds us that the key to a healthy life, is living in honesty. Honest in the human being you are. Honest in the way you love. Honest in your ...
MAAK 'N PLAN: GORGEOUS BUSHMAN
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To open season 3, we are joined by founder and creator of Maak 'n Plan podcast shares what has been on his heart for the past year or so. The intervie...
BASHA UHURU x IQHAWE MAGAZINE IN CONVERSATION WITH VUYO MCGLAD
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan, Vuyo McGlad shares his journey on how they are incubating ideas & shaping culture and community through his eve...
BASHA UHURU x IQHAWE MAGAZINE IN CONVERSATION WITH OTHER VILLAGE PEOPLE
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan, Andiswa & Kefiloe share their journey on how they are incubating ideas & shaping culture and community thro...
SPOTIFY FRESHLY SQUEEZED FT NKULEY
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Bacardi Holiday Club, we caught up with NKULEY for Spotify Freshly Squeezed's Live podcast experience.
SPOTIFY FRESHLY SQUEEZED FT LELOWHATSGOOD
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Bacardi Holiday Club, we caught up with LELOWHATSGOOD for Spotify Freshly Squeezed's live podcast.
MAAK N PLAN: DADA KHANYISA
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Visual artist Dada takes us on a reflective conversation which touches on life in Cape Town, how their idea of success grew, black joy. Dada, recipien...
MAAK N PLAN: LOYISO GOLA
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My motivation is making Maak n Plan this humanistic place where people can share their experiences and emotions openly, even those who seems to be sto...
MAAK N PLAN: KYLA PHILANDER
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyla, originally born in Johannesburg, in an area called Berea until the age of 6 where she and her parents moved to Cape Town for a new start. Kyla s...
MAAK N PLAN: RUSSELL 'YAY ABE' ABRAHAMS
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell ‘Yay Abe’ Abrahams illustrator & art director who comes from a lineage of painters / drawers, shares his story of becoming. Russell, (...
MAAK N PLAN: NOXOLO MAFU
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One simple step starts a journey of a thousand miles. These words is a testament to the path walked by Nox and on this episode we get insight of her p...
MAAK N PLAN: RICHARD AVERAGE
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Average hailing from Macassar, who’s known for his insane use colour and line work shares his the idea of forgiving yourself. We learn about...
MAAK N PLAN: MUZI
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Muzi aka Zulu Skywalker delves into what life has been like during his sabbatical. We are provided a window of where he is mentally, in a very humanis...
MAAK N PLAN: THANDI DRAAI
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan, Thandi Draai shared her journey of becoming. She shares her childhood experiences with us, her journey of healing t...
MAAK N PLAN: SCUMBOY
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Pohorille aka Scum Boy, a visual artist from the east rand of Johannesburg takes on their journey of becoming through a true to life stories of...
MAAK N PLAN: K.KEED
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hip-Hop royalty hailing from Gugulethu, Cape Town - K.Keed shares their journey of becoming in colourful conversation covering influences in music, cu...
MAAK ‘N PLAN: KENT ANDREASEN
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan we’re joined by image maker & photography Kent Andreasen who takes us on his journey of image making. Kent’s abi...
MAAK N PLAN: MZONKE MALONEY
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak 'n Plan we are chatting to image maker and film director Mzonke. We decipher his upbringing in the mighty Klerksdorp and h...
MAAK N PLAN: CANDICE ERASMUS
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of Maak ‘n plan we chat to Candice Erasmus, a journalist, writer and founder of media agency CONNECT EVERYTHING COLLECTIVE. We...
MAAK N PLAN: HAYDEN MANUEL
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan we’re talking to culture extraordinaire Hayden Manuel. The conversation covers Hayden’s early days coming up, lo...
MAAK 'N PLAN: WANDA LEPHOTO
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak ‘n Plan we’re joined by designer and brand consultant Wanda Lephoto who takes us through his of becoming. Wanda Highlights...
MAAK 'N PLAN: DANIEL SHER
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Sher Founder & creative director of GOODGOODGOOD, who prides himself in uplifting South African luxury brands through his brainchild DUCKDU...
MAAK 'N PLAN - SIMULATIONRXPS
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan Podcast we're joined by hip hop artist SIMULATIONRXPS. The conversation covers everything about his hometown Kwa L...
MAAK 'N PLAN: FRANADILLA
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan podcast we're joined by multifaceted FRANADILLA. The conversation covers the influence of his older brother Robert...
MAAK 'N PLAN: ASHLEY BENN
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan podcast we're joined by creative director and founder of ROOMSTUDIOS, Ashley Benn. He reflects on his journey shar...
MAAK ‘N PLAN: TONY GUM
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan podcast we're joined by the inimitable Tony Gum. Tony provides a window into her younger self, unpacking the meani...
MAAK 'N PLAN: ZAID OSMAN
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Maak ‘n Plan podcast we’re joined by Zaid Osman, founder and creator of Grade Africa and Sneaker Exchange. Zaid re...
MAAK 'N PLAN: TRACY MOKGOPO
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan podcast we’re joined by fashion model and set designer Tracy Mokgopo. The conversation covers their upbrin...
MAAK 'N PLAN: MEGHAN DANIELS
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n Plan podcast, we’re joined by film director Meghan Daniels. The conversation covers their upbringing, love for storyt...
MAAK 'N PLAN: IMRAN MOHAMED
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Maak ‘n Plan, we’re joined by creative director & founder of Asa Sadan, Imran Mohammed. He shares his journey of b...
MAAK 'N PLAN: ALEX MICHELSEN
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of Maak 'n plan we’re joined by Cape Town-based event curator and DJ Alex MIchelsen. We chat about musical influences, upbring...
MAAK 'N PLAN: LEBO KEKANA
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Maak 'n plan podcast we explore the world behind art curation through the lens of Lebo Kekana - Artist and founder of Fede art ...
MAAK 'N PLAN: ANDILE DLAMINI
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Maak 'n Plan we unpack the evolution story of BROKE, as told by creative director of the label Andile Dlamini AKA ORIGINALKAAPSTADP...