Thabang Mkhabela is a South African actor who currently plays the role of Leshole in Skeem Saam, which airs on SABC1. He plays a very unlucky 19-year-old boy who never has anything good come his way. Surprisingly, Thabo is an actual lecturer who is contrary to his role as a student in Skeem Saam. Is Thabo Mkhabela unlucky in real life? Let’s find out this and more as we explore the Thabo ‘Leshole’ Mkhabela biography.
Thabo Mkhabela Profile Summary
| Real Name | Thabo Mkhabela |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 1995 |
| Place of birth | Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor, Poet, Dancer |
| TV Shows | Skeem Saam |
| @mkhabelathabo | |
| Net Worth | US$120 000 |
Where is Thabo Mkhabela originally from?
Leshole, real name Thabo Mkhabela, was born and raised in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. Contrary to his life story in Skeem Saam, he was raised by both parents in a middle-class family.
Which institutions did Thabo Mkhabela attend?
Thabo Mkhabela studied at the University of Limpopo, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also went further and attained his master’s degree, which enabled him to be a lecturer at the Tshwane University Of Technology.
Which TV shows have Thabo Mkhabela appeared in?
Thabo Mkhabela has made television appearances only on Skeem Saam. However, he is a well-known theatre performer and a poet. Thabo loves the stage, so he is found on location when he is not lecturing or shooting.
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Who is Thabo Mkhabela ‘s girlfriend?
Thabo is in a serious relationship with his girlfriend, Amanda Siyo, who is currently pregnant with his baby, which is due soon. The couple is happy about the baby, and presents and wishes have already started to pour in for the baby. However, Thabo has a six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
How did Thabo react to the death of Charles Big boy Maja?
In April 2020, Skeem Saam was robbed of a loyal and dedicated actor, Charles Maja, who played the role of Big Boy, Leshole’s father. Thabo was devastated by the death of Big boy because they were close due to playing father and son. All the time he has been on Skeem Saam, Thabo relied on Big boy for advice, and he gave him a shoulder to lean on. He consoled himself with a few words, “I will remember him every day. Nearly every moment that I’ve had on the show has been with him. I don’t know what now.” May Charles Big Boy Maja’s soul rest in peace.
Skeem Saam
In Skeem Saam, Thabo Mkhabela, famously known as Leshole Mabitsela, is a former matric student who aspires to be a pilot but is held back by the poverty at his home on Skeem Saam. Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. The local drama series examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood.
Social Media
Thabo Mkhabela is an average social media user who is active on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. In real life, people tease him as they label him the so unlucky guy who has led Thabo to reduce social interaction. He currently has 16k followers on Instagram, which reveals that he is not the show’s favor. However, he has managed to solidify his position as one of the great actors of the 21st century in South Africa. See some of his in posts below;
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CD536PmlBbY/?igshid=ov4imnuarqdi
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CE66mgVlNvY/?igshid=y9vyvwmosubz
What is Thabo ‘Leshole’ Mkhabela’s Net Worth?
As of 2020, Thabo Mkhabela has a net worth of US$120 000. He earns money from lecturing as well as acting. Unlike the character he portrays on television, Thabo is doing well in life.