Biography
Tsholofelo Matshaba (born July 4, 1983) is a South African actress. She is best known for playing devious Meme on the SABC 2 soap opera Muvhango. Her role as detective Jasmine in the series Kings of Joburg further thrust her into the limelight.
The actress has appeared in many theatre productions and television shows. She has acted in Born in the RSA 2, Melodies of Love, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Soweto Story, Aladdin, and Robinson Crusoe.
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| Full Name: | Tsholofelo Matshaba |
| Other names: | Tsholo Monedi |
| Born: | July 4, 1983 (age 39 years old) |
| Origin: | Mabopane township, Tshwane |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Education: | Musical Theatre |
| Alma mater: | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Spouse: | Chris Matshaba (m. 2014-2018) |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Awards: | SAFTAs Best Actress in a TV Comedy |
| Net Worth: | $800 000 |
Early Life
Born on July 4, 1983, Tsholofelo Matshaba is from Mabopane township in Tshwane.
Education
Matshaba enrolled at the Tshwane University of Technology in 2002. She graduated with a National Diploma in Musical Theatre in 2004.
Career
Many know her for playing the devious gold-digger Meme on the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango. She has appeared in over fifteen television shows in South Africa.
Tsholofelo has starred in some television productions, such as the SABC2 sitcom Skwizas. She played the demanding, rebellious niece of Mmane, played by Lillian Dube.
In 2015, she played Molahlegi in season four of the SABC 1 drama soap opera Skeem Saam.
In August 2015, Tsholofelo played the lead character Keneilwe in the SABC2 family drama series Mamello. Her character was an idealistic teacher who moved to a new school. She falls in love with a teacher in the same school.
The actress played the starring role of the queen’s younger sister Odirile in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Throne.
Personal Life
Marriage
Tsholofelo Matshaba married Chris Matshaba on Saturday, December 27, 2014, in Ramokokastad. Her husband worked as a radio presenter and DJ at Motsweding FM.
Their marriage lasted for only three years after her husband succumbed to a battle with cancer in 2018. She currently lives in Johannesburg.
Dating
Tsholofelo dated fellow actor Dingaan Mokebe, who portrayed James in the SABC 2 Muvhango. They played romantic roles on the screen, and they started real life.
While they were dating, she became pregnant and had a daughter with Dingaan. Their romantic relationship ended in a nasty public split, with both parties making allegations and claims.
For Tsholofelo, the relationship was abusive, while Dingaan claimed the actress denied him access to their child.
Tattoo
The beautiful actress beautifies her body with tattoos. She inked a nine-lettered word Vincentia on her back. She often wears dresses that reveal her back to flaunt it.
Apart from her back, she has her date of birth tattooed on her left arm. She had a lion’s head drawn in the middle of her back.
Social Profile
The SAFTA 2014 award winner posts her career highlights on social media. She continues to grace top award events and continues to share with followers.
In August 2020, she posted a picture of herself on the red carpet for the Feather Award. She is on;
Net worth
Tsholofelo Matshaba has been in the movie and television industry for many years. She has appeared in many television shows as an actress, contributing to her income stream. She has a net worth of $800 000 as of March 2023.
Filmography
| The Wild as Cindy |
| The Throne as Princess Odirile Kwena |
| The River as Kedibone Mokoena |
| Skwizas as Tiny |
| The South African Music Awards as Presenter |
| Rockville as Olga |
| Mamello as Keneilwe Mogotsi |
| Skeem Saam as Molahlegi |
| Muvhango as Meme |
| Kings of Jo’burg as Detective |
| iNumber Number as Amahle |
| Intersexions as Lerato/Tshidi |
| Dream World as Lebo |
| Greed & Desire as Bonang Moabi |