Limpopo premier and fans of legendary Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi recently celebrated her 85th birthday.
The legendary Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi is being celebrated by the Limpopo province and Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
IOL reports that Dr Ramathuba visited Mokgokoloshi on Tuesday, September 24 to celebrate her 85th birthday, Heritage Day, and World Elderly Day.
The legendary actress took a break from Skeem Saam in 2020, where she plays the role of Koko Mantsha.
Sowetan reported in July 2020 that the legendary actress has taken a break from acting after playing Koko Mantsha since the soapie’s inception in 2011.
Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi celebrates 85th birthday
The educational soapie revealed to the publication that Mokgokoloshi is still part of the show on a recurring basis, although viewers will see less of her on screen.
The soapie’s spokesperson Sumanya Mogola said: “She will still be in and out of the story. She just won’t be shooting as much as she used to. Our shooting schedule gets really hectic at times, and we don’t want to wear her out. She is at a very sensitive age, so she needs as much rest, care, and comfort as possible.”