Thabang Molaba

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Thabang Molaba
Born
Thabang Kamogelo Molaba

Harrismith, Free State, South Africa
Alma mater Tshwane University of Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
Relatives Sandile Mahlangu

Thabang Kamogelo Molaba is a South African actor and model. He is best known for his role as KB Molapo in the Netflix series Blood & Water . He first gained prominence when he appeared on the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen . [1]

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Early life

Molaba was born and raised in Harrismith, Free State to parents Lisbeth and Richard, both of whom are teachers. He is Zulu and Sotho. He participated in drama at the local Tshiame Youth Club and took acting classes with Patricia Boyer before moving to Johannesburg. He graduated with a degree in logistics from Tshwane University of Technology. [2] [3]

Personal life

In July 2021, Molaba opened up about his experiences with therapy. [4] [5]

Filmography

Key
Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Film

YearFilmRole
2025 Now You See Me 3 (undisclosed)

Television

YearTitleRole
2017–2018 The Queen Gift Mabuza
2018Ring of LiesFumane Nthebe
2018–presentLove: The Web SeriesKhumo [6]
2020–present Blood & Water Karabo "KB" Molapo [7]
2020Diamond CityMak [8]

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References

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