Did you know these South African actors are qualified lawyers in Real Life?
We can all agree that South Africa has produced some of the worlds finest actors. No doubt several seasoned actors have an acting educational background but some are just pure geniuses without any knowhow of acting classes.
Mzansi has been gifted with talented entertainers who have graced our screens with their stellar performances. Mzansi boasts around with celebrated entertainers such as Leleti Khumalo, Vuyo Dabula, Connie Ferguson and Vusi Kunene who have made a mark on the international stage.
However, for late the industry has been blessed with several talents who are making their mark in the entertainment industry despite holding Law Degrees.
Here are some of Mzansi talented star entertainers who have managed to thrust in the limelight of acting despite holding law degrees.
Tiisetso Thoka
Best known for his Mzansi Magic’s hit soapie Isibaya character Mickey Sibaya Tiisetso is a celebrated star actor of our times. You might find it hard to believe but he is a law graduate. However, he graduated with a Bcom Law Degree at the University of South Africa in 2011.
Tiisetso Thoka once worked as a Legal Practitioner at one of the esteemed Law firms in Roodepoort. He called it quits after a year and eight months so as to pursue his acting career.
Kgomotso Christopher
She has been in the game for a long. Her unmatched acting has made her one of Mzansi’s finest. Kgomotso studied for her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law and Politics at the University of Cape Town.
Best remembered for her role as Yvonne Langa on Scandal. The former Scandal and Isidingo firebrand currently play Dineo Prince in M-Net’s telenovela Legacy. The star actress also starred on Isidingo as Mrs Sibeko alongside veteran actor Vusi Kunene.
Did you know these South African actors are qualified lawyers in Real Life?
Clement Maosa
We can all agree Skeem Saam wouldn’t be the same without him. Of late he has been making all sorts of headlines because of his rags to riches story. But it’s funny and weird knowing the fact he is a law graduate.
Studied law as per the desires of his parents, at the University of Limpopo. The celebrated star actor had his passion for acting whilst he was young.
Even during his high school years, he featured in a number of screenplays. During his final year at University, he went for auditions and had his luck. Clement Maosa plays the role of Kwaito Seakamela on the SABC 1 educational drama series Skeem Saam.
Larona Moagi
The fast-rising star actress obtained her BA Degree in Law at The University of Witwatersrand in 2019. Larona Moagi is best known for her on-screen character Tumi on 1 Magic soapie opera The River.
Nandi Mbatha
Nandi Mbatha is currently studying Law at The University of South Africa. Before that, she was studying Political Sciences which she called quits. Nandi is best known for her starring role as Simlindile ‘Simi’ Ngema, in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Isithembiso.
Rosemary Zimu
Zimu holds a Labour Law Certificate. Rosemary Zimu is best known for her recurring on-screen character Warona on The Queen.