| Full Name |
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba |
| Date of Birth |
02 April 1903 |
| Place of Birth |
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Date of Death |
21 October 1999 |
| Place of Death |
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
South African |
| Education |
Lovedale College; Fort Hare University; Royal Academy School (London) |
| Profession |
Artist; Teacher |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1920s - 1990s |
| Brief Information |
George Pemba was a pioneering South African artist known for his vibrant watercolours and oils that depicted the daily lives, struggles, and culture of black South Africans. His art provided a powerful visual commentary on the social and political conditions during apartheid, often reflecting themes of dignity, community, and resistance. Pemba's distinctive style and commitment to representing his people established him as a significant figure in 20th-century South African art. |