8 Things You Didn’t Know About Pebetse Nolo Matlaila (Mokgadi- Skeem Saam)

Pebetse is a South African actress, radio personality, producer and voice over artist best known for her recurring role as Mokgadi Matloga on SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam. She is reaching for the stars as her role gain prominence. Here are 8 things her fans might want to know about her.

1. 33 year old Pebetse Nolo Matlaila was born in Limpopo, South Africa.

2. After high school she enrolled into a presenting, acting and production school , called On Cue Communications. She studied a Bachelor Degree with University of South Africa (UNISA).

3. She was a radio presenter on SarFM Radio, an African Based diverse radio station with dj’s from Africa, New York and the rest of the world who broadcast live 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

4. Pebetse’s first radio gig in S.A was on UJFM in 2010. In 2011, she joined Capricorn FM, co-hosting on a drive time show 3-6pm daily.

5. In 2014, she joined a communication project by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, called Ubuntu radio. She joined a christian radio station called Impact radio based in Pretoria.

6. Pebetse started a television career with her role as Mokgadi Matloga on SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam. Mokgadi is a journalist and married to Leeto Maputla.

7. She admitted she was nervous on her first day on set, “Television has so far taught me that it’s not necessarily about one’s voice, but also about your presence.”

8. Pebetse is also well traveled, having lived in the USA for 4 years while she was 19 years old in 2004