Dineo Ponde Mafora (b. 2001) is a visual artist and storyteller whose practice spans writing and fine art. A 2023 Fine Arts graduate from Stellenbosch University (with distinction), she uses her work to explore themes of belonging, home, and memory. Through a personal lens, Mafora reflects on how individual narratives intersect with broader socio-political contexts, creating layered works that speak to identity and lived experience.