Vendor Artist Batsi Jorofani, with his work “Friend is caring”, is one of the 6 artists featured in The Big Issue #328, which is now on sale.
Art theme set for this month by Art Facilitator Elaine Millin was exploring what brings you joy ? Focussing on joy to support the difficulties and challenges in life. people in your life, your pets, or the colours of nature. The vendors could find symbols that express these.
“The Joy we feel has very little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” Russell M Nelson
Artist Batsi Jorofani
Batsi Jorofani
Batsi joined The Big Issue in 2009 after moving to South Africa in 2006.He was born in Mozambique, where he spent most of my childhood, and later moved to Zimbabwe. Unlike many foreign brothers and sisters, he didn’t settle in Johannesburg, but came straight to Cape Town as he felt it was a safer option and this is most important for him as he is the breadwinner for his family back home.
“I would love to pursue art as a career. I love it with all my heart; it defines me. Art makes me feel like I’m free and I’m able to express my thoughts and feelings through it. I’d like to get into the industry and exhibit my paintings. On the other hand, I’d also love to get into social development programmes for kids. I can help out with art or sport. I believe that with a little guidance, children – and the entire African continent – can have a bright future. In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing at home or meeting up with friends.
My journey at The Big Issue has been a wonderful experience; I’m truly grateful. Being a Big Issue entrepreneur shaped my life, as I was heading nowhere.”
His painting is titled: “Friend is caring”
The Other Artists in The Big Issue #328
1. Solomon Masoso – “My beloved customers”
2. Xoliswa Ntunta -“Flowers is a pot”
3. Mavis Mangqasana – “Angela my daughter”
4. Cynthia Gogotya – “Friendship”
5. Thabisa Xwethu – My little Prince”
PLEASE buy a copy of THE BIG ISSUE #328. And why not buy a work of Vendor Art.
WHAT: The Big Issue #328 – Vendor Artist Batsi Jorofani
WHEN & WHERE: April – May 2024
Available from your favourite vendor across the city. Anyone outside the city of Cape Town can buy the magazine nationally at selected Spar and Pick n Pay stores. Anyone outside of Cape Town can also buy the magazine here.
Don’t forget: you can buy The Big Issue with your smartphone! Visit for a step-by-step guide. | See also MapMyWay
INFO: E bigissue@mikatekomedia.co.za | Visit | Editorial: Editor Laura Jones, 021-461-6690 | Advertising/Marketing: Derek Carelse at derekcarelse@mweb.co.za | See also Cape Town Green Map
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