The South African entertainment industry is home to exceptionally talented actors and producers who consistently deliver top-quality content.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance from AFDA (Africa Film Drama Art).
Diploma in Acting from the New York Film Academy (USA).
2. Cedric Fourie (Lehasa Maphosa)
Qualification:
Degree in Network Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).
3. Cornet Mamabolo (Thabo Maputla)
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts from Wits University.
4. Mogau Motlhatswi (Mapitsi)
Qualification:
Studied Audiovisual Communications at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
5. Clement Maosa (Kwaito)
SOMETHING TO FALL BACK ON:Clement Maosa, who plays astudent in ‘Skeem Saam’, qualified as a lawyer. © Supplied
Qualification:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Limpopo.
Despite his law degree, Clement pursued his passion for acting.
6. Nozi Langa (Glenda)
Qualification:
Dramatic Arts degree from Wits University.
7. Eric Macheru (Leeto Maputla)
Qualifications:
Film degree from AFDA.
Currently pursuing Multimedia studies at AFDA.
8. Amanda Manku (Elizabeth Thobakgale)
Qualification:
Studied Motion Picture at AFDA, specializing in Film Editing.
9. Patrick Seleka (Katlego Petersen)
Qualifications:
Initially studied Information Technology.
Transitioned to studying at the School of Arts in Pretoria.
10. Keamogetse Leburu (Bontle)
Qualification:
Trained at the Market Theatre Laboratory.
Former dancer for Mafikizolo (2013–2014).
11. Buhle Maseko (Nimrod “Nimza” Kunutu)
Qualification:
Degree in Film and Television Production.
12. Lerato Marabe (Pretty Seakamela)
Qualifications:
Completed matric at Boksburg High School.
Currently studying Editing at AFDA Cape Town.
13. Vusi Leremi (Clement Letsoalo)
Qualification:
Currently studying Editing at AFDA.
14. Makgofe Moagi (Charity Ramabu)
Qualifications:
Completed matric at Lebeko High School.
Certified Chemistry teacher by the Ethiopian Department of Education.
15. Gift Mokhampanyane (Fanie Maserumule)
Qualification:
Studied Drama and Art at the National School of the Arts.
16. Pebetsi Motlaila (Mokgadi Matloga)
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Acting, Presenting, and Producing from UNISA.
17. Macks Papo (Marothi Maphuthuma)
Qualification:
Studied Drama at the Wits Drama School.
18. Shoki Sebotsane (Celia Kunutu)
Qualification:
Drama degree from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).
19. Austin Mothapo (Noah Matloga)
Qualification:
Studied at the Tshwane University of Technology (exact qualification undisclosed).
20. Africa Tsoai (John Maputla)
Qualification:
Studied Graphic Design at Rudolph College, Johannesburg.
21. Molefi Monaisa (Wallet)
Qualification:
Trained in Dramatic Arts at the Method Actors Centre in Pretoria.
These actors prove that a solid educational background can enhance one’s artistic journey, showing that talent combined with professional qualifications can lead to even greater success in the entertainment industry.