Dipetela lives off visual arts

Born and bred in Mahalapye, Dipetela stated that visual art has been a part of his life since he was at a tender age.

The 26-year-old recalled that as he continued maturing, he realised that he had something special. “I am a self-driven individual who started drawing at primary school. As I got older, I realised that this is my God-given gift,” Dipetela said. For these reasons, Dipetela revealed that he saw it fit to use his God-given talent as a means of survival in this difficult economic conditions.