About Us

Tshifhiwa Itai Ratshiungo
Editor-in-Chief

Tshifhiwa Itai Ratshiungo (he/him) is a writer, creative and cultural worker from South Africa. He is also one of the founders and the executive director of NUMXN, a non-profit organisation seeking to contribute to a sustainable future for the South African cultural and creative industries through arts education, advocacy, patronage and community investment. His written work interrogates and explores themes of identity, memory, and Black history to evoke intergenerational conversations on language, culture and being. Among his notable achievements is having been a part of an arts advocacy movement which galvanised the South African government to provide relief funding to creative practitioners during covid-19 lockdown. He has also been published in initiatives powered by the European Union, Goethe Institut and French Institute of South Africa, among others. He is available on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) @_tshifhiwa

Bonolo Mokoena
Vice-Editor

Bonolo Mokoena is a Marketing Communications professional with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Strategic Communications from the University of Johannesburg. Passionate about the intersection of creativity and strategy, she is dedicated to shaping narratives that amplify voices in the arts, humanities and beyond. As a Founder and Head of Creative and Communications at NUMXN, an arts and humanities non-profit organisation, she is committed to showcasing, advancing and advocating for young talent within these industries and academic disciplines. Through her work, she seeks to challenge conventional structures, foster critical discourse and create platforms that empower future generations of creatives and educate the masses on the importance of the humanities.

Richard Sembani
Editorial Team

Richard Sembani is a passionate advocate for the arts and humanities who seamlessly integrates his leadership role as Financial Director of NUMXN with a profound commitment to cultural enrichment. As an active contributor to the #NoSTEMNoShade project, he champions the belief that every academic discipline is essential in fostering a balanced and innovative society. Richard is dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, inspiring critical thought, and driving progressive social change, all while leveraging his expertise in financial strategy, accounting, and systems analysis to empower creative and intellectual endeavors.