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Distrikt 9 exists to grow brands and unmake the ordinary. Because ordinary does not grow brands. Meaning does. We build ideas with immediacy, intelligence, and impact.

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Sifiso Nkabinde

Sifiso Nkabinde

CEO

Sifiso is a creative entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience across creativity, strategy, and business. An award winning leader in digital design, art direction, and branding, he has shaped bold work for brands including KFC, Distell, Nestlé, Standard Bank, Nike, AB InBev, Barclays, and Multichoice. He believes the strongest ideas come from people and leads by nurturing them until they truly connect. His work has earned top local and global recognition, including a Loeries Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, One Show, and Bookmarks. He has also been recognized for social impact, with awards for innovation and youth empowerment. Calm in presence but driven in purpose, Sifiso creates work that goes beyond being seen to being felt.

Lufuno Makungo

Lufuno Makungo

Managing Director

Lufuno Makungo is a senior marketing and advertising executive with over 18 years of experience across retail, gaming, and advertising. He began his career in retail sales before moving into gaming, where he helped launch the smart card, an innovative loyalty solution that improved customer convenience and efficiency. In advertising, he has led major client work at agencies including Ogilvy Johannesburg, Jupiter Drawing Room, MacCann, King James Group, and Accenture Song, where he served as a senior manager. His experience spans financial services, FMCG, retail, tourism, sports, automotive, telecommunications, gaming, and healthcare. Passionate about talent development and business growth, he holds a National Diploma in Marketing Management and is completing a PGDip in Management Practice at Henley. He is also a self published author and a dedicated marathon runner.

Thule Ngcese

Thule Ngcese

CCO

Thule Ngcese is an award winning executive creative director and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in integrated advertising. He has led creative work at agencies including Boom, TBWA, Foxp2, Ogilvy South Africa, DDB, and the Jupiter Drawing Room. Ranked the number one Art Director by the AME Loeries rankings 2021, Thule has shaped impactful work for leading local and global brands such as Wimpy, PepsiCo, Nestlé, MTN, Nissan, FNB, KFC, DStv, Nikesa, Audi, SAB, McDonald's, Unilever, and Sanlam. His work has earned multiple top honours including two Loeries Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Pendoring Umpetha, Creative Circle Awards, Assegai, New Gen and Bookmarks. He is also a respected industry judge, recognised for creative leadership that delivers cultural and business impact.

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