This new version was so large that the artist could even sit inside.
This was the beginning of the NegoCity we see today.
Family and friends are not the only people impressed by Negondenis mini-city, though.
Now, Negondeni is designing architectural works on a much larger scale.
FNB Stadium also heard the story and fulfilled Negondonis 12-year-long wish.
The artist and his family were invited to tour the stadium that inspired NegoCity and watch a live game.
I want to build a very impressive soccer museum in South Africa, he admits.
It would be called 2010 FIFA World Cup Memorial Park Museum.
This would be done by me and some of the greatest artists from South Africa and Africa.