Acting was not about money back then. Now people just go to… - Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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Acting was not about money back then. Now people just go to acting schools without the love but the eagerness to be famous and have a lot of money

Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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About Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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 1 soap, Skeem Saam. Her most notable role was as Mma Nkwesheng in the 1980s drama, Bophelo ke Semphekgo.

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Alternative Names: Koko Mantsha(Skeem Saam)

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Acting was not about money back then. Now people just go to acting schools without the love but the eagerness to be famous and have a lot of money - Lydia Mokgokoloshi

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