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Skeem Saam has denied reports that its actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi, who plays Koko Mantsha, has died.
This comes after the award-winning actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi, who plays Koko Mantsha in Skeem Saam, died on Friday, 9 June, according to the publication @SSiTVSA.
@SSiTVSA shared an article on Twitter and reported: “R.I.P Veteran actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi is best known for her roles in Sepedi drama Bophelo ke Semphekgo and SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam as Koko.”
@SkeemSaam3 replied: “Hi. Please remove this. This is NOT true.”
The actress took a break from the soapie in 2020, where she plays the role of Katlego Peterson’s grandmother 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.
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.”
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This is the second time the Skeem Saam actress Lydia Mokgokolosi falls victim to a death hoax. as a fake and unverified SABC 1 Facebook page also wished her dead in 2021.
The fake news spread like wildfire on Twitter as well, with fans sending condolences and heartfelt messages thinking that Mantsha is dead.
The soapie also rubbished the death hioax reports in 2021 on their Twitter account and said: “Beware of fake news. Granny is alive and well.”
Actress Makgofe Moagi, who plays her daughter Charity Ramabu on the show also stated on Twitter in July 2021: “She’s very much alive! Please stop spreading rumours.. don’t write about unverified passing of people just for clout! I spoke to her 20 mins ago and the first thing she asks me is “o kwele?”
Fans of the actress breathed a sigh of relief as she revealed she is still alive after falling victim to a death hoax in July 2021.
Beware of fake news 📰
Granny is alive and well 💫 https://t.co/71sTNG1O0s— OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 12 (@SkeemSaam3) July 24, 2021
She’s very much ALIVE!!Please stop spreading rumours.. don’t write about unverified passing of people just for clout! 😡I spoke to her 20 mins ago and the first thing she asks me is “o kwele??” #kokomantsha @SkeemSaam3 pic.twitter.com/hELtOKk5Pb
— Makgofe Moagi (@MakgofeD) July 24, 2021
Our national Gogo is alive well and kicking 🙏🏿♥️✨ @SkeemSaam3 thank you for providing clarity #SkeemSaam Skeem Saam pic.twitter.com/0y0fa0k6an
— David Mbhele (@DMayibuye) July 24, 2021