Mapaseka Koetle
Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong | |
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| Born | Mapaseka Koetle March 23, 1989 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Pasi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Scandal! Gereza |
| Notable work | Scandal! |
| Spouse | Nelson Nyokong |
| Children | 1 |
Mapaseka Nyokong (nee Koetle)(born 23 March 1989) is a South African actress, business woman and blogger. She is known for her role as Dintle Nyathi in South African soap drama television series Scandal![1][2][3] She appeared on the 2018 Forbes Africa "30 Under 30" list.[4][5][6][7]
Early years and education
Koetle-Nyokong was born and raised in Bloemfontein, Free State. She began her tertiary education at AFDA, and completed her studies at CityVarsity.[4][5]
Career
After graduating, Koetle-Nyokong landed a lead role for the film production company Second Chances, which was produced by Andile Ncube. In 2012, she starred in Show Off, which was the Arts Alive Festival.[clarification needed] She currently plays Dintle in the series Scandal! which airs on e.tv.
Together with her husband, she opened and runs a franchise restaurant called Gorge Grab n Go Café, situated outside the Sandton Gautrain station in Johannesburg.[4][8][3][7]
She also runs a drive in Bloemfontein through which she donates sanitary pads to needy girls. She blogs about her experiences as a mother and hosts events which focus on anything concerning motherhood.[5][9]
Personal life
She is married to Nelson Nyokong. Together they have one child, Nema.[2][4][5][8]
References
- ^ "Mapaseka Koetle serving looks in hot dresses". IOL. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Mapaseka Koetle - Nyokong on keeping her family out of the limelight". ZAlebs. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Scandal! star Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong turns her attention to restaurant business". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Favour, Adeaga (9 October 2019). "Interesting facts about Mapaseka Koetle that will shock you". Briefly. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "#YouthDay: From actress to business owner this is Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong | IOL Business Report". IOL. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ News, Eyewitness. "14 South Africans make it into 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "'I still lay-bye': Here's how Scandal!'s Pasi looks after her coins". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong on business, marriage and sisterhood". W24. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (22 October 2018). ""It's a journey I believe in," ♀ – Mapaseka Koetle Nyokong". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 19 December 2019.