Makoma Mohale

Makoma Mohale
Born
Makoma Mohale

(1996-10-20) 20 October 1996
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa
Other namesKomie
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • director
  • scriptwriter
Notable workScandal!

Makoma Mohale (born 20 October 1996) is a South African actress, model, director and scriptwriter. She is best known playing lead roles in E.tv soapie opera Scandal! as Tlhogi and Mzansi Magic cultural drama Queen Modjadji as Maselekwane.

Life and career

She was born and raised in Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa living with her grandmother and moved to Pretoria with her parents.[1] After completing high school, she enrolled at the Tshwane University of Technology to study performing arts and also completed practical training at Breytenbach Theatre in Pretoria.[2]

Mohale made her television debut in a supporting role on a popular South African telenovela The River as a recurring role and made first performances in theatres based in plays such as Too Sweet Too Bad, Fright Alah, and The Infidel.[3][4] She rose to prominence in 2021 when she played the starring role of Tlhogi on E.tv soap opera Scandal!, consistently earning praise from audiences for her depth and presence on screen.[5][6][7]

In 2024, Mohale landed her first major lead role in the historical drama Queen Modjadji, where she portrays Maselekwani, the young Rain Queen destined to bring peace and prosperity to her land.[8][9] She won SA Style Award for The Next Big Thing under Actress in 2025.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (2024-09-26). "Makoma Mohale: The new rose of Bolobedu". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  2. ^ Tleane, Lebo (2023-02-06). "8 Interesting Facts About Scandal!'s Komie Mohale". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  3. ^ "Makoma Mohale takes the lead in Queen Modjadji". Mzansi Magic. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  4. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-05-17). "Scandal!'s Makoma Mohale revealed as Queen Modjadji". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  5. ^ Makhura, Kamogelo (2020-09-18). "Makoma Mohale's 'Scandal!' saga continues: fresh faces ready to stir the pot". Pretoria News. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  6. ^ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo (2025-10-27). "Scandal! actress: I'm learning to be bold like my role". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  7. ^ Makhura, Kamogelo (2025-03-10). "Makoma Mohale's Scandal! saga continues fresh faces ready to stir the pot". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  8. ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-07-14). "Makoma Mohale shines as Queen Modjadji in new series set to captivate audiences". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  9. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-05-16). "Makoma Mohale to play lead role on 'Queen Modjadji'". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  10. ^ Kumalo, Nombuso (2025-05-26). "Connie Ferguson, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Makoma Mohale win big at SA Style Awards". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  11. ^ Tleane, Lebo (2025-05-27). "Scandal!'s Makoma Mohale Gushes Over Her SA Style Awards Recognition". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
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