Get to know Lethabo Mekoa (Ntswaki) from Skeem Saam
Lethabo Mekoa is a young Actress, Dancer, Model, presenter, and social media influencer. She was born 14 September 2004, age 19 years old as of 2023. She is best-known for portraying a character as Ntswaki on Skeem Saam.
She started her primary school at Ikhwezilethemba Primary School and finished at Laerskool General Jacques Pienaar. Lethabo then pursued her high school at Prestige College.
At the end of 2022, the rising star bagged three major awards at Prestige College. Among those awards include, Main Character, and Best Female of the Year.
Just like many young people out there, Lethabo thought she was destined to be a doctor, but her passion to act got the better of her. It turns out her calling has been in the entertainment industry all along.
Lethabo participated in The International Arts Talent Showcase on the 25th of September 2021 where she obtained a scholarship and a callback to perform in New York, USA.
The talented actress and model rose to stardom in November 2022, when she made her debut on hit SABC1 drama, Skeem Saam where she plays Ntswaki. The character is Meikie Maputla’s relative, who was just coming to visit for the weekend..
From the get go, viewers fell in love with Ntswaki, as she brought the much needed teenage drama on the show. She is an outgoing girl, who is fearless, and just lives in the moment. The mischievous teen is now back to entertain viewers some more.
Lethabo is definitely taking the industry by storm, and exploring different ventures. This past December, she hosted the Red Carpet for the RSA Model Awards at Golf Reef City, Lyric Theatre.
Besides acting, Lethabo enjoys writing and poetry, and most importantly spending time with her loved ones. She regards her mother as her inspiration.