Lobethal Primary
"I can see the whole world now"
Before the tablets arrived, learners at Lobethal Primary had never used a computer. Now they're coding, creating digital art, and video-calling classrooms in the UK.
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Our Mission
Bridging the Digital & Creative Divide
In Ga-Phaahla, Limpopo Province, children attend schools with no computers, no internet, and no opportunity to gain the digital skills essential for life in the 21st century. Some come from homes with no phone, television, or computer of any kind.
"To them, a mobile phone was a novelty."
The Moses Tladi Charitable Foundation exists to change that. We provide tablets, WiFi, and ICT training to rural schools — honouring the pioneering artist who painted his way from a village garden to national history, by giving today's children the tools to paint their own future.
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Donated Tablets
Every tablet puts digital tools into the hands of a child in Ga-Phaahla. Here is exactly what has been donated so far.
The Journey
From Brushstrokes to Broadband
1897
Born in Lobethal
Moses Tladi is born in the village of Lobethal, Limpopo. He will become the first Black South African artist to paint in the Western landscape tradition.
1931
National Gallery
Tladi becomes the first Black artist to exhibit at the South African National Gallery in Cape Town — painting with house paint and a stick in a Johannesburg garden.
1956
Apartheid Exile
Forced from his home by the Group Areas Act, Tladi is exiled to Soweto. He never paints again. He dies in 1959, his work largely forgotten.
2015
Moses Tladi Unearthed
A major retrospective exhibition at the Iziko South African National Gallery finally restores Tladi to his rightful place in art history.
2019
Foundation Founded
The Moses Tladi Charitable Foundation is established in the UK to honour Tladi's legacy through education and the arts.
2021
WiFi at Lobethal
WiFi is installed at Lobethal Primary School, Magukubu village. Children can finally use the tablets donated by Redmaids' Girls School, UK.
2022
ICT Teacher Funded
MTCF funds a dedicated support teacher post to develop ICT at Lobethal Primary and facilitate virtual meetings with UK partner schools.
2023
Tablets at Ngwanamashile
The first 10 of 30 tablets are provided to Ngwanamashile Primary School in Sekabing village, Marishane — expanding digital access.
2026
The Next Chapter
Five more schools in Ga-Phaahla are waiting. Your donation puts a tablet in a child's hands and opens a door that can never be closed.
Impact Stories
Meet the Children We're Empowering
Every tablet we donate is a portal to a world of knowledge, creativity, and opportunity. These are the stories of children whose lives are being transformed.
Ngwanamashile Primary
Bridging Two Schools, One Screen
When Ngwanamashile Primary received its first 10 tablets, teachers and students alike embraced the opportunity to develop 21st-century skills together.
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Teacher Spotlight
"We Were Keen to Equip Them"
Teachers in Ga-Phaahla are passionate about giving their students digital skills. With MTCF's support, they now have the tools and training to make it happen.
Meet the TeachersThe Moses Tladi Online Art Gallery
A Living Legacy
Moses Tladi painted his way from a village garden to the South African National Gallery. His story is one of extraordinary talent, resilience, and the power of art to transcend boundaries.
In 1931, Moses Tladi became the first Black South African artist to exhibit at the South African National Gallery — painting with nothing but house paint and a stick in a Johannesburg garden. His landscapes capture the soul of Limpopo's mountains and bushveld, a legacy that now inspires a new generation of young creators.
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Moses Tladi (1897–1959)
Two exclusive limited edition prints of Moses Tladi's original works are now available. Only one print of each exists — truly unique. All proceeds fund tablets, WiFi, and ICT training for children in Ga-Phaahla.
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