Interesting Facts About Skeem Saam’s Lethabo Mekoa (Ntswaki). When it comes to casting, Skeem Saam always gets it right. Their latest addition, Lethabo Mekoa is such a marvel to watch. Learn more about her from the 10 facts below;
1. Lethabo Mekoa was born on the 14th of September 2004 in Pretoria.
2. She started her primary school at Ikhwezilethemba Primary School and finished at Laerskool General Jacques Pienaar. Lethabo then pursued her high school at Prestige College.
3. At the end of 2022, the rising star bagged three major awards at Prestige College. Among those awards include, Main Character, and Best Female of the Year.
4. Just like many young people out there, Lethabo thought she was destined to be a doctor, but her passion to act got the better of her. It turns out her calling has been in the entertainment industry all along.
5. Lethabo participated in The International Arts Talent Showcase on the 25th of September 2021 where she obtained a scholarship and a callback to perform in New York, USA.
6. The talented actress and model rose to stardom in November 2022, when she made her debut on hit SABC1 drama, Skeem Saam where she plays Ntswaki. The character is Meikie Maputla’s relative, who was just coming to visit for the weekend.
7. From the get go, viewers fell in love with Ntswaki, as she brought the much needed teenage drama on the show. She is an outgoing girl, who is fearless, and just lives in the moment. The mischievous teen is now back to entertain viewers some more.
8. Lethabo is definitely taking the industry by storm, and exploring different ventures. This past December, she hosted the Red Carpet for the RSA Model Awards at Golf Reef City, Lyric Theatre.
9. Besides acting, Lethabo enjoys writing and poetry, and most importantly spending time with her loved ones. She regards her mother as her inspiration.
10. Not much is known about her personal life. A couple of weeks back however, Lethabo shared on her Insta stories that she was a newly married woman. It is not clear if she was joking or not, but nonetheless, congratulatory messages poured in.