North West school of design has brought forth excellence in the designers that have attended NWSD. They set off to show their talent, creativity and passion. As this is one of the most busiest seasons for matric farewell end year functions, North West School Of Design students are in demand. We are proud as a school to see our alumni students work to perfect their talents and its our duty to congratulate them on their hard work.

Anel Botha Couture.

Kobus Rautenbach Couture

Christopher Gill

Jose' de Canha

Ernst Schutz

Mpho Lekboaba

Khanyisile Magudulela; Tiny Mpolokeng; Sindy Mare; Dangiswa Mduna; Accolade Mabaso

Itumeleng Mercia Mahlaku; Clemen Coetzee; Moloko Portia Kganyago; Althea van der Linde;Esmene van Dyk

Anlyne Visagie; Kalib Monroe; John-Wayne Keyser; Tlhalefang Maruping;  Tebogo Tebjoy

Yolande K Jolandie C

Shani Swanepoel

Mpho Lekboaba

Mariska Koekemoer

Its a beautiful thing when a career and passion come together. Make your passion your paycheck.

WELL DONE!!

Meet NWSD Alumni Anel Botha Class of 2006

A well-known name in the fashion industry. A pillar of her community and a charming smile always grazes her face. Anel Botha has built a fashion reputation for herself that continues to exceed one’s expectations.

In 2004 Botha won the ‘Design your future ‘bursary and she started her career at North West School of Design. ‘Always taking on extra work. From day one she was very focused on quality and deadlines’ – explains principal Marlene Oosthuizen when asked about Botha’s student career.

In 2006 she won the Designer of the Year award and this achievement was a promise of only great things to follow.  Anel continued after her graduation with an internship at Micheal Bezuidenhout and she ventured forward by opening a studio with NWSD Alumni Jose De Canha. 

Both went their separate ways and Botha started to make waves within the fashion industry. Lectures express that she was often hard on herself during her studies but in the end it has paid off.

Since then she has been described numerous times as ‘Designer to the Stars ‘, and the name truly does say it all. Botha’s designs have been seen on the red carpet at every prestigious event. Her bridal abilities stretches across the country and matric girls flock together when the season takes wind.

Botha is also the official sponsor of the Miss South Africa Pageant for evening wear and she continues to dress the winner during her year of reign. 

But most importantly, Anel is at heart still the same kid she was when she started at NWSD. You would never pass her without being greeted by a warm smile and a kind “Hello Darling!”. Her graze and elegance continues to be an inspiration to our students and graduates!