Leera Mthethwa, who plays the character of Ms Jackie Hlungwani, shocks many as she looks younger than her actual age. In Gomora, she is an ambitious teacher who was best friends to Gomora High Principal Melusi Dlamini. She was more of an advisor to Melusi, who later went to jail after killing Phumlani Ndaba as he defended his sweetheart Thati from the doors of death. After Melusi went to prison, Ms Jackie Hlungwani took his reigns but failed to manage the school. She was a weak acting principal, and Mr Cele replaced her, becoming the new Gomora high principal.
As of late Ms, Jackie’s character has accepted her fate that she can’t manage a school; instead, she can manage a class. She is back to her regular duties as a teacher and makes sure she does her work diligently. Her character in Gomora has placed her in the spotlight, as many love to hate her.
Gomora actress Ms Jackie Hlungwani ‘Leera Mthethwa’s age
Leera Mthethwa was born in Pretoria, Gauteng, on the 7th of December, 1990. The Gauteng star grew up desiring to be a performer. She made her dreams of being an entertainer come to reality through her hard work and determination. As of 2022, she is aged 30 and doing justice to her role on Gomora.
During her interview with Drum magazine, the actress disclosed how she dreamed of being a performer at a young age.
I remember when I was about six years old I was with my parents on a bus tour in Kruger National Park. The tour guide was busy speaking through the mic when I approached him and asked for the mic. I sang I’ll make love to you by Boys II Men.” and everyone started clapping and singing along
The actress’ knack for Arts manifests at the tender age of 13; thus, she enrolled at Pro Arte Alphen Park in Pretoria. She was sure of what she wanted to pursue as a career at this age, and she studied drama. She put forth a concerted effort to succeed in her studies, passing with good grades.
After matric, she enrolled at ADFA, where she studied for a Bachelor’s Degree in Live Performance. Adding cherries to her cake, she further studied at the University of Pretoria. After graduating, she started working as an MC at events and weddings. Leera Mthethwa is also a plus-size model signed under Alushi models.