Mogau Motlhatswi (born July 13, 1992)is a South African actress popularly known for her role as Mapitsi Magongwa, the Queen and wife of Thabo Maputla (Hungani Ndlovu) in the

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, '' Skeem Saam.

Early life

Early life and education

Mogau Motlhatswi was born and raised at Mogoto village suitated at

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province. She attended Brixton’s Piet van Vuuren Primary School during her time at school she was involved in athletics sport activities before she went St. Mary’s High School where she got matriculated. Mogau attended the

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where she studied audiovisual communication.

Career

She is currently acting on Skeem Saam . She has also acted in MTVShuga

Television role

In ''Skeem Saam'', she plays Mapitsi, Alfred Magongwa's niece. She is also the sister of Sonti Magongwa and the mother to Pitsi and Oratile. She is married to Thabo Maputla, who is Pitsi and Orarile's father.

References

1992 births Living people People from Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality South African actresses University of Johannesburg alumni {{SouthAfrica-actor-stub