Xolani Mayekiso
Xolani Mayekiso is a South African actor best known for his role as Thato Maake on the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen.
Early life and education
Mayekiso was born in QwaQwa, Free State, South Africa and raised in Harrismith by his late mother and grandmother. He completed his high school education at Harriston High School before moving to Johannesburg to pursue acting. Mayekiso graduated from the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance with a Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance.Career
Mayekiso began his acting career in 2016 with a supporting role in the Mzansi Magic telemovie Izinqumo Esizenzayo. In 2017, he appeared in cameo roles on the SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy and the Mzansi Magic drama series Rented Family. His breakthrough came later in 2017 when he was cast as Thato Maake on The Queen, a character he portrayed until 2021.In 2021, Mayekiso starred in the feature film Gang, further showcasing his versatility as an actor.