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He atten-ded the Johan Slabbert School in Kroonstad, and after finishing his high school career, he moved back to Welkom<span> in Kutloanong<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through his love for art he met with Linda Ngqotwana, who sought to find proper and far-reaching exposure for his art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Molefi discovered his love and ability to draw at the age of ten years, when he was given a school project that required him to draw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Mandela Day, celebrated internationally on 18 July, he drew portraits of former president Nelson Mandela, drawing attention to his talent and opening the door for him into the world of art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued to draw in his spare time, drawing anything that interested him or caught his attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then started posting his drawings on social media and people were impressed with his art. 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