Lydia Mokgokoloshi

Lydia Mokgokoloshi is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego and Joseph in the SABC 1 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 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
1984	Ngwanaka O kae	Mmago-Rateka	Starring
2011–2020	Skeem Saam	Koko Mantsha	starring
1982	Bophelo Ke Semphekgo	Hunadi	Starring

Awards and recognition

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