The vibrant Guba Makers Market returns for its grand finale of 2025 on Saturday, from 10am to 3pm. This affair promises a joyful day of creativity, connection, and sustainable living.
Set amidst the lush surrounds of the Guba farm, this much-loved community event brings together local artisans, growers, musicians, and families for a celebration of people care, earth care, and future care, the three guiding principles of permaculture.
According to the event organisers, on their social media outlets, visitors can look forward to a fusion of handmade crafts, live music, delicious local food, and eco-conscious living.
For starters, the market has become a cornerstone of the Guba community calendar, offering a platform for local makers and growers to share their talents and stories.
The final show of 2025 will feature a select group of entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative products and artistic creations.
The stalls will be brimming with locally made treasures, from natural skincare products and handwoven textiles to wooden crafts, pottery, and eco-friendly home goods. Each item is lovingly created with care for the planet and the people who inhabit it.
“The Guba farm stall will be stocked with freshly harvested organic produce vibrant fruits, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, sourced directly from the Guba farm and the broader Permaculture Farmers Network.”
At 11:30am, guests are invited to join a guided permaculture farm tour, offering a unique opportunity to learn how regenerative practices are shaping a more sustainable future for local food systems. Music lovers will be treated to an afternoon of live performances as @thekitchen_sz hosts The Kitchen Stage from 12:30pm, showcasing an inspiring lineup of local musical artists.
The sounds of the Swazi creative community will provide the perfect soundtrack to an afternoon of relaxed browsing and connection. According to the organisers, foodies can indulge in a farm-fresh lunch menu prepared by the Guba kitchen, featuring locally grown ingredients and wholesome, seasonal flavours. Freshly brewed coffee, sweet treats, and cakes will be available throughout the day, while a variety of plants will also be on sale for those looking to add some greenery to their homes.
Families are encouraged to bring the kids as the supervised adventure playground will be open all day, ensuring fun for visitors of all ages. With free entry, the final Guba Makers Market of 2025 offers a beautiful blend of community spirit, sustainability, and creativity, reminding everyone that positive change begins at home and in the heart of the local community.
…Mozambican Sound Artist Nandele Maguni to Headline The Kitchen’s Final Guba Makers Market of 2025
The final Guba Makers Market of 2025 promises an unforgettable fusion of community, creativity, and regeneration headlined by Mozambican experimental producer and sound artist Nandele Maguni. Known for his hypnotic, analog-driven soundscapes, Maguni’s work blurs the boundaries between ritual, memory, and futurism.
Based in Maputo, he creates immersive sonic experiences through field recordings, modular synthesis, and ambient textures that explore the depths of human connection and sound memory. That is according to his biography.
Recently named one of DJ Mag’s “Eight Emerging Artists You Need to Hear” (2024), Maguni has performed at international festivals such as Berlin Atonal, AfroPunk Mozambique, and MTN Bushfire Festival. His cassette releases Plafondidient, Muave Imaginary, and FF EP have garnered acclaim from The Quietus, Resident Advisor, and The Wire.
Beyond performance, Maguni’s innovative approach extends into sound research and installation art. He has developed spatial-sound projects at ZHDK–ICST (Zurich) and showcased a major installation at the Stellenbosch Triennale (2025), deepening his exploration of African electronic music within a global experimental framework.
According to The Kitchen team, who are curating the event, Maguni’s participation embodies the market’s vision for cultural regeneration and creative dialogue.
“Nandele represents the spirit of innovation and rooted creativity that The Kitchen and the Guba Makers Market celebrate,” said a spokesperson from The Kitchen. “His work reminds us that sound can be both ancestral and futuristic, a bridge between memory and possibility.”
As the year draws to a close, the Final Guba Makers Market of 2025 invites audiences to gather, connect, and experience the power of creativity to transform community and space through art, sound, and shared imagination.
