A native of Merthyr Tydfil, Josephine studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama for three years before gaining a place at the London Opera Centre.

It was during her studies there that she first came into contact with the Treorchy Male Choir in 1979.

She appeared as a soloist with the Mid Glamorgan Youth Choir and Orchestra in various concerts in South Wales and gained a high reputation as an oratorio singer throughout the country.

Josephine appeared in 29 concerts with the Treorchy, during which time she joined them on their tour of Strasbourg in 1981 and also appeared on their EMI albums during this time.

She emigrated to South Africa in 1983.