Benjamin Letholoa Leshoai

Background

Benjamin Leshoai was born on July 1, 1920 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.

Education

In 1944 Benjamin got a Teacher’s Certificate at Teacher’s Certificate. Then he received B.A. at Fort Hare in 1947, and M.A. at the University of Illinois in 1964.

Career

In 1947-1957 Benjamin was a teacher at High school in Pretoria, South Africa, and then its headmaster until 1960. He also worked as an assistant manager at Onion Artists (Bantu players), Johannesburg, South Africa. He also served as a techer in Ndola, Mufulira Teachers’ College in Zambia, and University College, Department of Theatre Arts in Tanzania.

Achievements

• Benjamin is famous for his book Masilo’s Adventures and Other Stories, writen in 1968.

Works

• book

  • Masilio's adventures 1968