John Maputla from Skeem Saam is a popular character on SABC 1’s Skeem Saam. He works as a university educator and businessman. His life revolves around his family and his community service.
“A lot of pressure was put on him as a kid to succeed, and he never disappointed his parents,” SABC Education said of his character.
He rose to become one of his community’s most well-known lecturers. He wants the best for his children and would not accept anything less than their finest academic accomplishment. He is a devoted husband and parent. He’s the type of person you’d want to be in a crisis with.”
The man behind the no-nonsense character is actor Africa Tsoai. Africa has acted in Mokgonyana Matswale as well as Bophelo ke Semphekgo. We’ve put together a list of interesting facts about the actor.
The actor we all hate to love is not a show-off person. Unlike other actors in the entertainment industry, he prefers to live a quiet life. Africa is married and has four children. He once portrayed a lead role in Mokgonyana Matswale, an SABC2 Sepedi drama series. He also plays another role in Bophelo ke Semphekgo, a Sepedi television drama series
Africa was born on July 4, 1967. He is 55-years-old. Many would-be forgiven to think that he is way older.
The actor was born in Graskop in Mpumalanga – not far from the place popularly known as God’s Window. He later relocated to Bushbukridge. His parents stayed in Soweto.
Just like his character of John Maputla, Tsoai is a family man. He is a father of four and a dedicated husband
In the past, the actor worked as a petrol attendant in Johannesburg. He wanted to be a lawyer but couldn’t since his parents couldn’t afford to send him to school.
Before the fame, he used to model for brands. He was also a photographer.
In an interview with Pearl Modiadie on Zaziwa in 2016, Africa revealed that Lydia Mokgoloshi, who plays Koko Manthsa, is his favourite South African actress.
