Limpopo premier and fans of legendary Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi recently celebrated her 85th birthday.
The legendary Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi is being celebrated by the Limpopo province and Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
IOL reports that Dr Ramathuba visited Mokgokoloshi on Tuesday, September 24 to celebrate her 85th birthday, Heritage Day, and World Elderly Day.
The premier said: “As the government of Limpopo, we are proud of you. For you to reach this age. It makes us feel lucky and we are learning something from you. A person to live these many years and pass the age of 70 it is difficult these days.”
Ramathuba adds: “We also want to show the youth that it is important to support, love and respect our elderly people while they are still alive.”
The premier reportedly made a second visit to Mokgokoloshi’s home in Botlokwa Village to celebrate her birthday on Friday, September 27.
The legendary actress took a break from Skeem Saam in 2020, where she plays the role of Koko Mantsha.
Sowetan reported in July 2020 that the legendary actress has taken a break from acting after playing Koko Mantsha since the soapie’s inception in 2011.
The educational soapie revealed to the publication that Mokgokoloshi is still part of the show on a recurring basis, although viewers will see less of her on screen.
The soapie’s spokesperson Sumanya Mogola said: “She will still be in and out of the story. She just won’t be shooting as much as she used to. Our shooting schedule gets really hectic at times, and we don’t want to wear her out. She is at a very sensitive age, so she needs as much rest, care, and comfort as possible.”
Limpopo Premier, Dr. @PhophiRamathuba celebrating with iconic actress Koko Lydia Mokgokoloshi on her 85th birthday at her home in Botlokwa Village. pic.twitter.com/cQMYdpoSL4
— Limpopo Provincial Government (@OtpLimpopo) September 27, 2024
Join me as I wish Koko Lydia Mokgokoloshi a happy and blessed 85yrs birthday. A commitment is a commitment We had to deliver her cake before going to work as committed 3days ago. pic.twitter.com/0N5dANLGQq
— Dr Phophi Ramathuba (@PhophiRamathuba) September 27, 2024
Happy heritage day,We started our day by paying courtesy visit to our veteran Mme Lydia Mokgokoloshi, best known as Mankwesheng in “Bophelo ke Semphekgo”&Koko Mantsha in “Skeem Saam”.2 show her love ❤️ Her contribution 2 arts, through putting Sepedi language on the map is pic.twitter.com/ENaZwpb3nQ
— Dr Phophi Ramathuba (@PhophiRamathuba) September 24, 2024
Premier of Limpopo @PhophiRamathuba arrived at veteran Actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi residence South African actress, best known for her role as makosheng or Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego (Kat) and (Jojo) in the SABC 1 soapSkeem Saam pic.twitter.com/GdzF8z9qGT
— Nyambeni Matshivha (@Nyambematshivha) September 24, 2024
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