About
the earth is round is a values-driven African agency specialising in strategic branding, communication & content creation for organisations working for the greater good of society and our planet.
We genuinely care about our clients and one another, we are reliable and have loads of experience in the social justice space – as well as in the field of communication. All of our clients found us through word-of-mouth. We guarantee professional results.
Team
Karien van der Westhuizen
Creative Director & Founder
A seasoned creative leader with 30+ years media & communications experience, Karien founded the earth is round in 2007. She has extensive experience in and deep understanding of communications for purpose-driven organisations advancing human dignity and environmental sustainability. Karien is a fierce supporter of human rights and has committed her career to serving civil society organisations who fight the good fight for us all.
Teneille Francis
Graphic Designer
A dynamic and versatile graphic designer with expertise in digital design. Teneille brings fiery commitment, visual flair and technical skill to mission-driven projects. She has a particular passion for in UX/UI web design and animation.
Mashao Seabela
Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
A results-driven digital marketer with extensive experience in performance marketing and social media strategy, Mashao brings analytical precision and creative storytelling to purpose-driven brands. His track record includes establishing viral TikTok strategies and managing high-ROI paid media campaigns. Mashao combines technical expertise with brand-building passion that delivers measurable impact.
Michelle Nelson
Studio Manager
A veteran studio manager with 18 years in brand communications, Michelle expertly orchestrates project management, operations, and production workflows. Her meticulous approach to deadlines and budgets, combined with deep experience in both print and digital production, ensures seamless execution of creative projects.
Princess Mpomane
Junior Graphic Designer
A graphic design graduate with an interest in illustration & videography, Princess recently joined the team… Watch this space!
Saurabh Baniya
Website Developer
A versatile full-stack developer bringing expertise in both front-end and back-end development. Saurabh is skilled in translating design concepts into responsive and user-friendly fully functional websites.