In December, little-known artist Sifiso Ngcobo’s portrait of President Jacob Zuma (above) sold for R1 million at an ANC fundraiser and last week his Nelson Mandela portrait sold for R3.7 million.

Artist Sifiso Ngcobo creates elaborate frames for his series on ANC leaders

Ngcobo, South Africa’s newest art star, in his studio

One of Sifiso Ngcobo’s Nelson Mandela portraits wowed KwaZulu-Natal Premier and ANC treasurer-general Zweli Mkhize

Detail of Charity Begins at Home, the Nelson Mandela portrait that fetched R3.7 million at an ANC fundraiser. Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu reportedly bid on the painting on behalf of a mining magnate.

Sifiso Ngcobo’s Ubuciko Artworld sells decor and decorative art

An elaborate wall hanging by artist Sifiso Ngcobo

A portrait of African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma by artist Sifiso Ngcobo