Lydia Mokgokoloshi Biography, Age, Husband, Skeem Saam, Net Worth

Lydia Mokgokoloshi Biography, Age, Husband, Skeem Saam, Net Worth

Lydia Mokgokoloshi is a veteran South African actress, who currently portrays the role of Koko Mantsha on SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam. She is famous her role as the evil mother-in-law, Mma Kwesheng in the 1980s drama, Bophelo ke Semphekgo.

Where is Lydia Mokgokoloshi from?

Lydia Mokgokoloshi was born and raised in Limpopo, South Africa. She comes from a family of five children and her father was a teacher. Later on she moved to Soweto where she currently resides with her grandchildren.

Which institutions did Lydia Mokgokoloshi attend?

Lydia attended Manthata Tribal School. She did standard one to four at a farm school in Joppa and standard five and six at Botlokwa Primary. Lydia then matriculated from Mokomene high School. Later on she enrolled herself in teacher training at Mokopane. She graduated with a teaching diploma and taught for 10 years at local schools in Limpopo. In 1974 she moved to Soweto where she taught till she retired in 1997. She began acting after retirement.

When did Lydia Mokgokoloshi get a television breakthrough?

Lydia got her breakthrough when she was cast in Bophelo ke Semphekgo playing an evil character. Her greatest appearances are in Skeem Saam, where the talented actress portrays the role of Koko Mantsha. She has been part of the cast since the beginning of the show in 2011.

Which TV shows has Lydia Mokgokoloshi featured in?

1. Skeem Saam as  Koko Mantsha
2. Ngwanaka Okae
3. Muvhango
4. Bophelo ke Semphekgo as Mma Kwesheng

Awards 

1. Lydia won a lifetime achievement award in 2017 at the South African Film and Television awards.
2. Lydia was awarded a Golden Horn Award for her role in Skeem Saam.
3. She received the same special honour at Limpopo’s inaugural Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment (Fame) Awards in 2015.

Who is Lydia Mokgokoloshi’s husband?

Lydia Mokgokoloshi lost her husband in the 1990s and she never remarried. Her only son unfortunately passed away in 2003 leaving behind two children. Lydia’s grandchildren are her sole family now.

Skeem Saam

Lydia Mokgokoloshi plays the role of Koko Mantsha on Skeem Saam. She is the mother of Charity Ramabo and grandmother of Katlego and Joseph. Her character is the prophetic cherished granny of Seshego whom all the residents run to for advice.

What is Lydia Mokgokoloshi‘s Net Worth?

Lydia Mokgokoloshi has a net worth of US$150 000.