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Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Born (1939-09-27) 27 September 1939 (age 84)
Occupation(s)Actress, educator
Years active1980s–present
SpouseDeceased
Children1 (deceased 2003)

Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha in the SABC 1 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."

Filmography

Television

Year Film Role Notes
Muvhango starring
Ngwanaka Okae
2013-Present Skeem Saam Koko Mantsha starring
Bophelo Ke Semphekgo Mma-Nkosheng

Awards and recognition

  • 2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards [1]

References

  1. ^ "Lydia Mokgokoloshi". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 2015-06-18.