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Lydia Mokgokoloshi

Lydia Mokgokoloshi

South African actress and educator (born 1939)

Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego (Kat) and Joseph(Jojo) in the SABC 1 soap, Skeem Saam. Her most notable role was as Mma Nkwesheng in the 1980s drama, Bophelo ke Semphekgo.

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Early life and education

She was born at a small village outside Polokwane called BOTLOKWA. She was a teacher before she got acting roles.

Career

She is well known for acting as Mma Nkwesheng, an evil, cruel mother-in-law on the popular Pedi TV drama, Bophelo ke semphekgo. She has also acted in a number of TV dramas like Ngwanaka Okae, Muvhango, and currently in Skeem Saam.

Filmography

Television

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Awards and recognition

  • 2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards [1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Lydia Mokgokoloshi". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 18 June 2015.


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