Matli Mohapeloa


Matli Mohapeloa is a South African actor.He is best known for portraying "Dj Ngwazi" in the etv soapie Rhythm City, from 2007-2009.He has also appeared in Gothia Caper, When We Were Black, Mtunzini.com, Nomzamo, Zabalaza, Generations: The Legacy and Ak'siSpaza.

Early life and education

Mohapeloa was born on 2 April 1984 in Whittlesea in the Eastern Cape. He was raised in Maseru, Lesotho. He later finished his schooling at Queenstown Queens College Junior and Senior. In 2004, Matli enrolled at AFDA and graduated with a Batchelor of Arts degree in 2006.In 2005, prior to graduating, he signed with Legends Agency and secured a role as a lead a lead in an international series called Cuppen.He appeared in advertisements for brands such as Love Life, KFC and SAB.

Career

Mohapeloa appeared in 2005 television series Gothia Caper and had a starring role in mini-series When We Were Black, in 2006, which aired on SABC. He also made a guest appearance in Mtunzini.com. In 2009, he joined SABC1 sitcom Nomzamo for its third season playing Mdu. He starred as Moss Cele in the he Mzansi Magic soap opera Zabalaza. In 2017, he had a role as Thabiso in the SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy. In 2021, he guest starred SABC2 sitcom Ak'siSpaza as K4.

Personal life

Mohapeloa was in a relationship with Khanyisa Mkangisa.The two had been in an on and off relationship and separated.