Sam Nhlegthwa has dedicated numerous works to the generations of mineworkers of South Africa and the world, reflecting the harsh lived realities often hidden from view.

“In early 1996, Sam Nhlengethwa visited a number of coal, diamond and gold mines in South Africa. He spent time underground, interacting with the miners who inspired him. Through these images, Nhlengethwa seeks to give dignity to the frequently forgotten miners whose lives are spent unearthing the mineral wealth of South Africa.” - The Artist’s Press, 1996.

Sam Nhlegthwa has dedicated numerous works to the generations of mineworkers of South Africa and the world, reflecting the harsh lived realities often hidden from view.

“In early 1996, Sam Nhlengethwa visited a number of coal, diamond and gold mines in South Africa. He spent time underground, interacting with the miners who inspired him. Through these images, Nhlengethwa seeks to give dignity to the frequently forgotten miners whose lives are spent unearthing the mineral wealth of South Africa.” - The Artist’s Press, 1996.