Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Appearance
Lydia Mokgokoloshi | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, educator |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Spouse | Deceased |
Children | 1 (deceased 2003) |
Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha, the grandmother of Katlego Pietersen (Patrick Seleka) in the soap, "Skeem Saam."
Early life and education
She was born at a small village outside Polokwane called Botlokwa.
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."
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.