Lydia Mokgokoloshi
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Lydia Mokgokoloshi | |
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| Born | 27 September 1939 Botlokwa, Polokwane, South Africa |
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| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Skeem Saam |
| Spouse(s) | Deceased |
| Children | 1 (deceased 2003) |
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.
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 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[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
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| Muvhango | starring | |||
| 1984 | Ngwanaka O kae | Mmago-Rateka | Starring | |
| 2011-Present | Skeem Saam | Koko Mantsha | starring | |
| 1982 | Bophelo Ke Semphekgo | Hunadi (Mmago-Nkwesheng) | Starring |
Awards and recognition[]
- 2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards [1]
References[]
- ^ "Lydia Mokgokoloshi". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
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