Top artists given 6 months to quit Thapong studios

But in a strongly worded letter, the nine artists have hit back, saying they will not bulge.  They have also suggested that the post of the coordinator of Thapong Visual art Centre, currently held by Reginald Bakwena and author of the "offending quit order", should now be advertised.

The nine artists are: Ray Gare, Mothusi Tau, Moses Maramele, Joseph Piet, Christian Nduzo, Andrew Matseba, Mmoloki Matlale, Zachariah Mogaladi and Mmamma Marumo.