About • Biography
Born in Bloemfontein, Free State, 18-year-old South African violinist Kefentse Motshabi has been playing for over a decade and is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s most promising classical talents. In February 2026, he performed in Austria at the Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba Tribute with the PForte Orchestra, marking his growing international presence. A former soloist and 2025 concertmaster of the Free State Youth Orchestra, Motshabi has also toured Germany in 2023 with the Bochabela String Orchestra for the Requiem project. He has twice appeared at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (2019 & 2024), earning Best Dressed both times, and received the Odeion Strykkwartet Wisseltrofee for Best Senior String Player at the Free State Arts Competition in 2024. Mentored by Francois Henkins, he continues to refine his craft. Kefentse has collaborated with renowned artists: Jonathan Butler, Samantha Leonard and Tasché Burger and is part of the duo Zwei Saiten
About • Biography
Born in Bloemfontein, Free State, 18-year-old South African violinist Kefentse Motshabi has been playing for over a decade and is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s most promising classical talents. In February 2026, he performed in Austria at the Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba Tribute with the PForte Orchestra, marking his growing international presence. A former soloist and 2025 concertmaster of the Free State Youth Orchestra, Motshabi has also toured Germany in 2023 with the Bochabela String Orchestra for the Requiem project. He has twice appeared at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (2019 & 2024), earning Best Dressed both times, and received the Odeion Strykkwartet Wisseltrofee for Best Senior String Player at the Free State Arts Competition in 2024. Mentored by Francois Henkins, he continues to refine his craft. Kefentse has collaborated with renowned artists: Jonathan Butler, Samantha Leonard and Tasché Burger and is part of the duo Zwei Saiten