Africanis™ Gugulethu Men's T-Shirt

 Wear With Purpose™ — every thread tells a story worth wearing.

Born from the vibrant streets of Gugulethu, Cape Town, this tee carries the spirit of the Xhosa people and their unbreakable bond with the Canis Africanis — known in the townships as the Kazi Dog. The Kazi is not a breed but a landrace — Africa's aboriginal dog, shaped by thousands of years of survival alongside the people of this continent. In Gugulethu and townships across South Africa, the Kazi Dog is a constant presence — loyal, resilient, and deeply woven into the fabric of community life. Africanis™ is built around the Canis Africanis — Africa's aboriginal landrace dog, formed by millennia of natural selection alongside the continent's people. A portion of every purchase supports the Oister Foundation and its mission to protect and preserve the Canis Africanis.

Part of the Africanis™ Heritage Collection — honouring the living souls of Africa and the communities who have kept this land's oldest stories alive. The Xhosa man and his Kazi Dog on the streets of Gugulethu are not just an image — they are a living thread in Africa's story. To wear this tee is to carry that heritage forward.

Signature Details

• Chest DTG print — Xhosa man & Kazi Dog (Africanis) in a cinematic Gugulethu street composition
• Back DTG print — Africanis™ Badge Design with Heritage Message "Canis Africanis, The Aboriginal Landrace Dog of Africa Since 5000 BCE"
• Regular fit — structured and substantial without being boxy
• 1×1 rib at collar — sporty meets refined

Construction & Materials

• 100% combed ring-spun cotton (Charcoal Heather & Carbon Grey: 60% cotton / 40% polyester)
• Fabric weight: 6.5 oz./yd.² (220 g/m²) — premium heavyweight
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Single-needle edge stitch 7/8"
• Responsibly produced in Bangladesh

Size Guide

Measurements may vary by up to 2" (5 cm). US customers: sizing runs small — order one size up for a relaxed fit.

How to measure:

• Length (A): From high point shoulder at collar to bottom hem.
• Width (B): Across the chest from seam to seam under the sleeves.

Care Instructions

• 🌡️ Machine wash cold (30°C / 86°F), inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colours. Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. No fabric softeners.
• 🔄 Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
• ✋ Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration.
• 🚫 Do not dry clean.

Every Africanis™ tee you wear helps fund the Oister Foundation's work protecting the Canis Africanis — Africa's aboriginal landrace dog. Wear With Purpose™.