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Biography of Peter Maphatsoe

Peter Morena'mele (MM) Maphatsoe is the first son of Mabothe and 'Maseeng Maphatsoe Born 1984 May 26 in Leribe, Kolonyama, Ha Rakolo, where the first Prime Minister of Lesotho Dr Leabua Jonathan was a chief, Peter Maphatsoe has lived all his 25 years in the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, (a landlocked mountainous country that forms an enclave in South Africa; pop. 1,816,000; capital, Maseru; official languages, Sesotho and English). 2 years later he went to Pretoria (administrative capital of South Africa; pop. 1,080,000. It was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Wessel Pretorius (1819–1901), the first president of the South African Republic, and named after his father Andries) as part of his learning and touring across the universe.

At the age of 14 he became the first Mosotho to make carvings from the aloe wood that grows profusely in his country, selling them on the street to survive. From the start, he says, his art was motivated by both love and hunger. Lesotho has no museums, galleries, art schools, or studios, but its breathtaking beauty and rich history, language and traditions inspired Peter to teach himself to draw and paint. He was also encouraged by the dedication, generosity and talent of older Basotho artists, especially Tsepiso Lesenyeho. 2002 he won African intellectual property Award and appeared in the ranking of Lesotho review of commerce and industry. He also won several awards in the category of best designers, art, research and collections.

2005 Peter Maphatsoe traced the rock art and paste it in the first ever interpretation centre, for preservation of Bushmen art in conjunction with Professor Machobane & Associates, He facilitated in several NGO’s and Ministry of Arts and Culture in Lesotho as Art Teacher, He travelled throughout Lesotho to discover latent talents. In 2007 Peter founded the Children’s Art Organisation of Lesotho to provide instructions, materials and encouragement to Basotho children.

He soon connected his organisation with the newly-founded Family Literacy Lesotho (under the auspice of Prof Jane A Hale and Hon Gerard Mathot), whose mission is to encourage the creation of the first children’s picture books about Lesotho in the Sesotho language and put them in the homes of Basotho children. He is the writer and illustrator the following publications: Traditional welcoming of Mosotho Child Clans (totems and poems). Colours of the cows I am Mosotho (illustrations) Lesotho Sign Language Dictionary Kgalapa Tribe of Ndebele’s (under development) African Spirituality (under development) Community of the power mind (under development)

In 2008 Peter found a Family Art and Literacy Centre in Khubetsoana, a populous neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital Maseru. At the Centre local artists have access to supplies, workspace, and a display and sales area. Neighbourhood children and their families are welcomed every day for free art lessons, story hours, and access to the Centre's growing library of children's books. Over 70 children visit the Centre regularly to learn about their beautiful culture.

2009 He hosted an International Artist Shane Evans to participate in the program called dream (Africa dream).

November 2009 He participated in exhibition at Montreal Canada, and Brandeis University at Boston, Massachusetts, Rose Art Museum to participate at cell tour and interpret record Pablo Picasso painting and many others. 2009 He was honoured to have been invited by John Gay at Havard University at Cambridge, Massachusetts USA. 2010 Peter Maphatsoe participate in the Film making of (Likhapa tsa Mali, Tears of blood) water is more precious than the weight of human soul. He was ambassador of Lesotho Artists during Soccer world cup 2010 held in South Africa. He illustrated and invented some signs of first ever Lesotho sign language dictionary in collaboration with African studies and languages in the National University of Lesotho.

2011 He initiated Intersection Africa Trust in South Africa (IA) to engage community members in reading corners, he believe that the most important element of high quality education is literacy. Without the ability to read intensively, people are denied access to pertinent information about health, social, cultural and political issues as well as sources of pleasure and enrichment. Illiteracy in Africa are deeply rooted social phenomena and are threatening the transformation and development of our Nation. High level of illiteracy are far-reaching and yet largely ignored. Illiteracy constitutes a profound injustice and threatens the economic order and the fabric of our democracy. The reality of illiteracy in Africa is more alarming in the light of the higher literacy level required in the workplace and the challenges presented by our social context. Illiteracy also reinforce poverty and millions of illiterates continue to experience all kinds of human miseries including hunger, disease, high infant mortality rates, unemployment and inadequate shelter. Although there are no causal relationships between illiteracy, poverty and unemployment, the maps of illiteracy, poverty and employment are beginning to mirror each other. The abovementioned literacy program will be transformed in a Book and Film.

Sefate sa Lekhala (Aloe tree) invention of Peter Maphatsoe MM.
Decade and half at age of 14, the evening of spring, ka khoeli ea pele ea Basotho (Loetse/ August) 1999. Peter Morena’mele Maphatsoe a theohele sekhutlong/ letsopeng sa ho ea rafa letsopa la hotla bopa litsoantso. E e re ha a e tsoa letsopeng a bone kutu e omeletseng ea sefate sa lekhala, a e atamele hokha/ funyulutsa tsoekere e fumanehang ka hare, tlase ho kutu eo. Ke hona mona moo a qalang ho hlokomela le hona ho falimeha hore kutu e no le bolele ba eona (aloe tree stem) a ka bosebelisa ho etsa litsoantso tseo a ka lirekisang. A qalelle ho rema le ho thota makhala/(To collect aloe trees stems). Joalo ka moqapi o e a sebelise makhala a metsi lea omileng (still green and dry stem) ho tlhahisa linonyana, ‘me tsona a libetle ka thipa ea iketselitseng eona ka lesenke la mokomo o seng o rusitse, a bataole ka lejoe le khorofo (sand stone), o besa terata e be fubelu ho etsa mekhabiso ea masiba, a sebelise boseka le lejoe ho lekanya mokibo, a fate’ ka borao ba kaba e papatiloeng ho etsa mapheo le molala, hlooho eona e khibe hang hoba e kenyoe ka mokotjaneng.

Thuto e mahlafala hae fumana boikhutso/ boinotši (Nature of education is found in silence), O e a betle litsoantso ka mefuta ho latela tloko ea li (customers), tseo tsona li a kha; mepotjoane (aloe Cups), li-phoofolo, lifahleho tsa batho (portraits) le tse ling tse ngata, Peter Maphatsoe MM has honoured in the following occasions regarding Aloe products; INNOVATION & INVENTIONS ✍Inventor of Dry Aloe Agave Products and Ornaments 1999. JOURNALS &PERIODICALS Lesotho review of Industry & commerce, 2001-2003 editions. Canada, the warehousemagazine.com, the voice of the urban community 2009. Global family health and care, Boston university of medicine 2008. The hoot newspaper Brandeis university USA 2009. ART TEACHING &FACILITATION Ministry of Culture and Tourism project (the road of King Moshoeshoe 1) from Menkhoaneng, Lipetu, Malimong, Ha baroana (1 year)2007-08. Ambassador of Lesotho Arts & Culture in South Africa (Pretoria) during 2010 soccer world cup. Received an intellectual award due to Invention of Aloe Agave products 2002. ⦿ Recorded Audio; interpretation of Pablo Picasso painting at Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University USA 2009. OUTSTANDING AWARDS African Day of intellectual property, 1st price, 2001, TSL Leribe. World celebration of science and technology, Fine Art Award, 2006, Manthabiseng convention center. Best Designer (in the category aloe Wood products) Manthabiseng convention center. Leribe District (in the category of research and collection) 1st price, 2000. Award of Excellence (Arts category) CO_OP Lesotho 2000.

Quotes about life by Peter Maphatsoe MM
Life is overwhelming, Believers are setting goals for success while existing is only achievement until the end but they do make each day count. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

People are learning by getting hurt. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

I am born poor, 0% step by step to 100% rich dream. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

The power of the mind is everything. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

The only thing that different shape us is the usage of time around the universe. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Come what me. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

The secret of existence is live living a mark. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

People love themselves, desire and lust others. They are creatures standing and ending alone anonymously then. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Indication of life is networking By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

The pleasure of masturbation is one’s secret soul and solution. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

The idea of justice, perfection and success is illusion because good is bad is good. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Money is not about helping but to control the world. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

What you trade in the world is uniqueness. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Hungry being is making hurry decision. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Struggle, hope and good work is a strong foundation. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Nature of education is found in silence. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

Person with destiny don't live longer, are faced with difficulties of witchcraft and jealousy. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer

[[Category:Nature of education is found in silence. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer  Person with destiny don't live longer, are faced with difficulties of witchcraft and jealousy. By Peter Maphatsoe MM Artisan and Graphic Artist, Aloe Sculptor, Picture books Writer and Illustrator, Photographer, Actor and Cinematographer]]11:08, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Barcadi
Hello Peter Maphatsoe,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Barcadi for deletion, because it doesn't seem to have any encyclopedic content.

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Thanks, Gbawden (talk) 12:28, 25 January 2013 (UTC)