Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego (Kat) and Joseph(Jojo) in the SABC, SABC 1 Soap opera, soap, ''Skeem Saam''. Her most notable role was as Mma Nkwesheng in the 1980s drama, ''Bophelo ke Semphekgo''.

Early life and education

She was born at a small village outside Polokwane called BOTLOKWA. She was a teacher before she got acting roles.

Career

She is well known for acting as Mma Nkwesheng, an evil, cruel mother-in-law on the popular Northern Sotho language, 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

Awards and recognition

*2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards

References

1939 births Living people People from Capricorn District Municipality Northern Sotho people South African actresses {{SouthAfrica-actor-stub