Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Born (1939-09-27) 27 September 1939 (age 84)
Botlokwa, Polokwane, South Africa
Occupation(s)Actress, educator
Years active1980s–present
Known forBophelo ke Semphekgo & Skeem Saam
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Awards2017 Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards

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

YearFilmRoleNotes
Muvhango starring
1984Ngwanaka O kaeMmago-RatekaStarring
2011–2020 Skeem Saam Koko Mantshastarring
1982Bophelo Ke SemphekgoHunadi (Mmago-Nkwesheng)Starring

Awards and recognition

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References

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