Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela recently reported that actor Putla Sehlapelo, known for his role in “Skeem Saam,” will be playing the character of Ramulodi in the upcoming drama series “Queen Modjadji.” This news has been confirmed by Sunday World, which also reveals that Sehlapelo’s character is the keeper of the secret and the king’s keeper.

 
Sehlapelo will be starring alongside Makoma Mohale, who is known for her role in “Scandal!” and will be portraying the character of Queen Modjadji, also known as The Rain Queen. The series will revolve around the life of Queen Modjadji and her reign.In addition to Sehlapelo and Mohale, the series will also feature beauty queens Shudu Musida and Ndavi Nokeri, both hailing from the Limpopo province. Nokeri will be playing the role of Muthanoni Khensani, one of Queen Modjadji’s wives from the Tsonga Royal Family. Musida, on the other hand, will portray Muthanoni Mulalo, another wife from the Venda Royal Family.

Putla Sehlapelo is widely recognized for his role as Principal Alfred Magongwa in SABC1’s soapie “Skeem Saam,” which he played for eleven seasons. He has also appeared in other popular South African TV shows such as “The Wild,” “Generations,” “Gazlam,” “The Lab,” “Thola,” and “Death of a Queen.”South Africans have expressed their excitement about Sehlapelo’s new role in “Queen Modjadji.” Twitter user @uVusi_Mtsweni praised his performance in “Death of a Queen” and expressed their happiness about his involvement in the new series. @LuckyMahloane also expressed their relief that Sehlapelo is part of the cast, as they believe he is perfect at bringing characters to life, especially in stories based on true events and traditional themes. @AntonioMashishi recalled Sehlapelo’s previous role as Maloro “Kgoshi sinisa Pula” in “Death of a Queen” and mentioned that he expects him to play the villain in “Queen Modjadji.”

With such a talented cast and an intriguing storyline, it is no wonder that South Africans are eagerly anticipating the release of “Queen Modjadji.” The series promises to be a captivating portrayal of the life and reign of Queen Modjadji, with Sehlapelo’s performance adding an extra layer of excitement.