The Artist - Nkoali Nawa's Life 

Nawa hand over the art work to the Public Works Department

Nkoali Nawa is the most recognised artist in South Africa. His brilliant work captured worldwide recognition, he is also refereed as pioneer of black South African Art. The artist was born in Welkom, Free State.

Nawa was a goldminer, before he can proceed with his career in Art.  He completed blasting training in 1991, and was a union steward, but turned to art and later obtained a diploma and degree in fine art from Technikon Free State. Heexhibited in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Welkom. He has completed commissions for the Mineworker Development Agency, the National Union of Mineworkers, the Labour Research Service, and most recently Community House, in Salt River, Cape Town.

Nawa became a mentor at various schools in South Africa, fortunately schools such as Teto High School and Letsete Secondary School were honoured to have the best South African pioneer artist as their Visual Art mentor.   

                                                  

                                                             

Timeline:

1998–2001

 He obtained National Diploma (Fine Arts) and a B. Tech. From the Technicon Free State, Bloemfontein.

2002

He was a visiting artist at the Bag Factory, Johannesburg, and at the Great more Art Studios, Woodstock.

1996–2003

Lectured and taught art throughout South Africa.

2003

National Finalist, the Brett Kebble Awards, Cape Town.

His Exhibitions: 

1995 Annual student art exhibition, Central university of technology, Bloemfontein
1998 annual student art exhibition, Central university of technology, Bloemfontein.
2001 Spaza art gallery,Johannesburg.
2001 DC art gallery, Cape Town.
2002 Fordsburg artists studios, Johannesburg
2002 Outdoor gallery(Billboard) Johannesburg.
The Fort,Constitution Hill, Johannesburg.
2002 Greatmore Studios, Cape Town.
2002 South African International Trade Exhibition, Johannesburg.
2003 SA National Gallery Annex, Cape Town.
2003 Association for Visual Arts(member' s exhibition), Cape Town.
2003 Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Brett Kabbel Art Awards,Cape Town.
2004 Fortis Circus Theater, Scheveningen, Netherlands.
2004 Apartheid Museum, Ormonde, Johannesburg.
2005 Renault Showroom, Claremont, Cape Town.
2006 Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg.
2006 Latelier(Main Renault Show Room), Champs Elyseels Paris.
2007 Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg.
2008 Association for Visual Arts, Cape Town.

Nkoali Nawa's artwork in Johannesburg, Constitutional Hill.

            

           

Some of his brilliant artworks that went world wide. 

I am Thomas Lethoba, wrote this lifetime of Nkoali Nawa, because I was inspired by 

Mr Nkoali Nawa's work, and yes I had a chance to be  mentored by him during my time in Secondary school.

 "Art is pure; Art is Life; Art attracts; Arts inspires"

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Pink Drive hosts breast cancer awareness

The Pink Drive pay a special visit to Soshanguve complex to offer free screening

Pink Drive joined by various organisations visited the Soshanguve Complex next to Mabopane Station, to address women about the infection of cancer. Most of the women came in their numbers to get tested and to get more about the breast cancer awareness.

The day was organised by Soshanguve Community Radio Station and Pick n’ Pay to take an initiative to inspire and educate women about cancer. The full report is accompanied by the video attached.

Video by Thomas Lethoba

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Kaizer Chiefs star Mathoho to miss start of PSL season through injury

Eric Mathoho point out at the referee 

The 26-year-old injured his ankle ahead of South Africa's final Group A match against Iraq at the Rio Olympic Games last week

Kaizer Chiefs defender Eric Mathoho is set to miss the start of the PSL season through an ankle injury. 

Goal has gathered that Mathoho will undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of his injury today (Monday) or Tuesday.

According to a source within the Amakhosi camp, Tower will be assessed by the club's medical team, who received a report  from national team doctors late last week.

"I understand that the club got a medical report from national team doctors, but he will be assessed again, this time by the club, today or tommorrow," the source told Goal. 

"However, it seems certain that he will miss the start of the season as he's in a moon boot," the source added.

Amakhosi visit Bidvest Wis in their opening match of the season on August 23, 2016. 

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Orlando Pirates star Majoro joins Cape Town City FC

Veteran Striker 'Ballo" join the Cape Town Ship

City have already signed Tshepo Gumede and Samura Motloung from the Buccaneers earlier this month.

Cape Town City FC have announced the signing of another player from Absa Premiership giants Orlando Pirates during the current Transfer Window.
Lehlohonolo Majoro, who was transfer-listed by the Buccaneers last month, has found a new home at City who were formerly known as Mpumalanga Black Aces.
The former Bafana Bafana international reunites with coach Eric Tinkler at the Mother City side. The tactician was in charge of Pirates between December 2014 and June 2016.
City made the announcement on their official Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon.