Mapaseka Koetle (born 23 March 1989) is a South African actress, business woman and blogger. She is known for her role as Dintle Nyathi in South African soap drama television series Scandal![1][2][3] She appeared on the 2018 Forbes Africa "30 Under 30" list.[4][5][6][7]
Mapaseka Koetle | |
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| Born | 23 March 1989 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa |
| Other names | Pasi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Scandal! |
| Spouse | Nelson Nyokong |
| Children | 1 |
Early years and education
editKoetle was born and raised in Bloemfontein, Free State. She began her tertiary education at AFDA, and completed her studies at CityVarsity.[4][5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-present | Scandal! | Dintle Nyathi | TV series |
| 2020 | Gereza | TV Reporter | TV series |
| 2016 | Lenyalo Hase Papadi | Tebogo | TV series |
| 2024 | How To Ruin Love:The Proposal | (undisclosed) | Series |
| TBA.. | 0.16FM | (undisclosed) | Filming |
| 2024 | Losing Lerato 2 | Lolitha | Film |
Personal life
editShe is married to Nelson Nyokong. Together they have one child, Nema. It was noted by reporters that Mapaseka has divorced her husband Nelson Nyokong.[2][4][5][8]
Together with her husband, she opened and runs a franchise restaurant called Gorge Grab n Go Café, situated outside the Sandton Gautrain station in Johannesburg.[4][8][3][7]
She donates sanitary pads to needy girls. She blogs about her experiences as a mother and hosts events which focus on anything concerning motherhood.[5][9]
References
edit- ^ "Mapaseka Koetle serving looks in hot dresses". IOL. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Mapaseka Koetle - Nyokong on keeping her family out of the limelight". ZAlebs. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Scandal! star Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong turns her attention to restaurant business". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Favour, Adeaga (9 October 2019). "Interesting facts about Mapaseka Koetle that will shock you". Briefly. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "#YouthDay: From actress to business owner this is Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong | IOL Business Report". IOL. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "14 South Africans make it into 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b "'I still lay-bye': Here's how Scandal!'s Pasi looks after her coins". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong on business, marriage and sisterhood". W24. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (22 October 2018). ""It's a journey I believe in," ♀ – Mapaseka Koetle Nyokong". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 19 December 2019.