Previously, Matlaila worked as a presenter at Capricorn FM and Sar FM Radio. She made her first professional acting debut in Skeem Saam during the third season. Since then, she has been reprising her role as an entertainment journalist, Mokgadi, in the SABC educational programme, which has made her quite popular in Mzansi.
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Biography Summary
Full name: Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila
Gender: Female
Date of birth: November 8th, 1986
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Age: 36 years old
Place of Birth: Polokwane, Limpopo Province
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Education: University of South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Religion: Christian
Marital Status: Single
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Ex-husband: Lloyd Mbatha
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Children: 2 daughters; Orabile and Qhawekazi
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Net worth: R1 million
Famous for: Playing Mokgadi Matloga in Skeem Saam
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Instagram:@pebetsimatlaila
Twitter: @Pebetsimatlaila
Facebook: @PebetsiNoloMatlaila
How Old Is Mokgadi from Skeem Saam?
Pebetsi Matlaila, also known as Mokgadi from Skeem Saam, is 36 years old. In Polokwane, Limpopo Province, the actress was born to her parents on November 8th, 1986. She was raised in her birthplace. However, the identities of her parents are still kept away from the prying eyes of the media.
The South African actress left her home country for the United States when she was 19 years old. She stayed there for four years before returning to SA.
Which Educational Institution Did Pebetsi Matlaila Attend?
Pebetsi Matlaila had her high school education in her birthplace of Polokwane. She obtained her Matric Certificate in the year 2003 from Capricorn High School. Soon after, she attended a performing arts school with a focus on acting, presenting, and production training. Also, the Skeem Saam actress graduated from the University of South Africa, where she bagged a Bachelor’s degree certificate.
What Happened to Mokgadi on Skeem Saam?
After so much anticipation from the Skeem Saam fans for Mokgadi and Eric Macheru’s (Leeto Maputla) wedding, they finally had their dream wedding materialized, and it was nothing short of glamour. While the bride wore a strapless beaded mermaid wedding gown designed by Palse Femme, the groom wore a three-piece suit also made by Palse.
Entertainment journalist, Mokgadi Matloga, played by Pebetsi Matlaila, debuted in the multi-award-winning SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam in season 3. Before long, her impeccable acting abilities earned her a promotion to the soapie’s regular cast in the sixth season.
Mokgadi is Matlaila’s first and only known acting role at the moment. Before landing her career breakthrough with Skeem Saam, the gorgeous actress worked as an on-air radio personality on many radio stations, including Capricorn FM and SarFM Radio.
Pebetsi Matlaila’s Filmography
Skeem Saam as Mokgadi Matloga
Is Pebetsi Matlaila Divorced?
Mokgadi from Skeem Saam secretly got hitched to film producer Lloyd Mbatha in November 2020. Later in September 2021, Pebetsi Matlaila revealed in a series of Instagram stories that she had been in an abusive relationship.
Pebetsi MatlailaPebetsi Matlaila and her former husband, Lloyd Mbatha