Before its cancellation, Gomora had great actors, including Katlego Danke and Connie Chiume. The two stars are known for playing mother and daughter, and they have a charming way of keeping Mzansi glued to their screens. Characters MaSonto and Thathi’s real-life age difference will surprise many. The two have an age gap of more than two decades.
1. Connie Chiume a.k.a MaSonto
Connie Temweka Gabisile Chiume (born 5 June 1952) is a South African actress and filmmaker. She is known for her film roles in Black Panther, Black Is King and Blessers. On television, she appeared in Zone 14, Rhythm City, and Gomora.
Chiume was born in Welkom, South Africa. Her late father Wright Tadeyo Chiume was from Usisya, Nkhata Bay, Malawi and her late mother MaNdlovu hailed from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her cousin, Ephraim Mganda Chiume is a Malawian politician.
Chiume spent her early childhood in Welkom. She completed her matric in the Eastern Cape and went on to graduate with a degree in teaching in 1976. After few years of teaching, she quit to travel and moved to Greece.
2. Katlego Danke a.k.a Thathi
Katlego Danke (born 7 November 1978), is a South African actress, radio DJ and TV presenter. She is of Tswana ethnicity. Danke is known for her extensive role playing on South African soap operas, Backstage, Generations, Gomora and Isidingo.
Danke was born on 7 November 1978 in the North West, having stayed her childhood in places like Mahikeng, Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, and Potchefstroom.
Katlego was performing in theatre before getting into television. She obtained her BA in Theatre and Performance at University of Cape Town in 2001 and is renowned for stage performances in theatre productions such as Beyond the Veil, The House of Kalumba, The Town that was Mad, Crimes of the Heart, King Lear, Miss Tertiary Feel, Occupational Therapy Project, and the Opera performance of Macbeth.
Conclusion
Katlego Dankie turns 45 in 2023, while Connie Chiume definitely have 71. Onscreen and offscreen, the two were fantastic as mother and daughter. They spend some time together, and their friendship is not limited to television.
