Many know him as Kwaito but his real name is Clement Maosa, a beloved actor who currently plays the role of Kwaito on SABC1, Skeem Saam.

His life story can be summarized in the phrase, “From Rags to riches”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clement Maosa was born in 1988, in the outskates of Polokwane, in Gauteng South Africa. His childhood was not easy as one as he came from a struggling family. Clement’s father was a farm worker while his mother was a domestic worker. Matilda, his elder sister basically raised him as their parents were away most of the time.

Clement Mqosa studied Law at the University of Limpopo and graduated with an LLB. He recalls the hard varsity life he had to endure for four strong years. At times he wouldn’t have money for food and he survived mostly on noodles which cost R2.

It’s all history now as he managed to upgrade his life through hard work and determination. The story of how he got the role of Kwaito on Skeem Saam is a reflection of real Divine Intervention.

Clement responded to am advert for skeem saam auditions and he was called to audition in Johannesburg. He lacked the money to travel and he did not have any friends or relatives to help out.

He boldly called up the casting director and informed him. That he wold not come for auditions due to financial constraints but the casting director insisted that he come. A well wisher gave him R350 to travel and after auditioning he still lacked transport far to go back home.

God definitely intervened as he was booked into the guest room while the directors deliberated on the winner of the role. He was sent a pile of scripts and he knew he had landed the role. His life changed thereafter.

Clement attempted suicide twice after both his mother and father died within a space of one month. It’s Was a tragic period that he voulnot endure and just wished he would die too. Life had already been hard for their family and with their parents gone, hell broke loose.

What also inflicted pain in his mind was the fact that he was getting ready to start studying for a law degree and the death of his parents was the end of him. After counsellimh he realised he had a lot to live for and looking back, he regrets ever wanting to end his life.

What also inflicted pain in his mind was the fact that he was getting ready to start studying for a law degree and the death of his parents was the end for him. After counselling he realised he had a lot to live for and looking back, he regrets ever wanting to end his life.