George Mahashe was born in Bolobedu at Ga-kgapane. In 2004 he graduated with a B-tech in commercial photography, going on to work as a fashion photographer. He has also worked as an artist and lecturer in photography, alongside taking commissions for documentary, advertising and editorial photography assignments. Over the last 10 years, he has exhibited in a variety of group and solo exhibitions locally and internationally. He is part of NGO - NOTHING GETS ORGANISED.