Despite facing harsh socio-economic challenges, including living in a shack, Mosia has become a local hero in Mamafubedu for his work in reenacting
South African historical wars, founding a virtual museum, and launching conservation and arts projects to uplift his community. Born and raised in
Mamafubedu, Mosia developed a deep interest in South African history and culture from an early age, and his passion for heritage and storytelling would later develop into the prominent role of preserving historical and cultural heritage of his
Basotho community. He then moved to Kolomela Mine at
Postmasburg before quitting in 2015 to focus in heritage and museums. Rhino Heritage Park is a 12-hectare urban park established in 2020, in line with the museum's goals and objectives to protect, conserve, and preserve the natural environment and habitat and to provide a natural retreat within Mamafubedu. The park features walking trails that wind through both wooded areas and open fields. Key amenities include an outdoor museum, an art gallery, permanent exhibitions, a playground, an event area, a campsite, an orchard, and a declared heritage site. He first gained recognition through his participation in reenactments of the
Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) and
Basotho Wars (1858–1868)—becoming one of the first Black
South Africans to portray these significant historical events. His work highlights the often-overlooked contributions of
Black people during these conflicts. In 2013, Mosia met Dr. Van Zyl at the
Anglo-Boer War Museum in
Bloemfontein and from there realized his dreams as a heritage preserver. In 2015 Mosia was invited to give a lecture at
Sol Plaatje University and recruited the students to feature in a documentary shot at the
Magersfontein battlefield. He has since been featured in two documentaries in the
Netherlands, called
Goede Hoop ("Good Hope") and
Black, White & Khaki. The
Goede Hoop was shown at
Rijksmuseum in
Amsterdam. Mosia is an alumnus of the 2018 Global Cultural Leadership Programme held in
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2018 and in
Brussels,
Belgium in 2019. Organised by Goethe-Institut in partnership with the Cultural Diplomacy,
European Union,
British Council,
BORAZ Centre for Fine Arts Brussels, EUNIC Global,
European Cultural Foundation, and
Institut Francais, the Global Cultural Leadership Programme brought 40 young world cultural leaders in arts, heritage, culture, museums, environment, films, theater, and music together to discuss pressing global issues and possible solutions through networking, partnerships, and meaningful collaborations. He is also an American Express Academy for Emerging Innovators 2019 alumnus held in
Nairobi,
Kenya and lastly the
Independent Curators International - Curatorial Intensive 2019 held in
Cape Town. In 2024, Mosia was appointed to serve on the Free State Provincial Heritage Resources Authority council and to advise the
MEC of
Free State Department of Arts and Culture. == Awards and achievements ==