His role in Skeem Saam has made him famous due to his phenomenal acting skills. He plays the role of Leshole, an unlucky young man who struggles to make ends meet and has never had anything good come his way.
The Promotion
Thabo Mkhabela, popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela on the educational soapie ‘Skeem Saam’, has been promoted to the casting director. He took a break from the show at the end of season nine when his character joined the army to fulfil his dream job of being a pilot.
Behind-the-Scenes
Mkhabela tells Sunday World that he has been working behind the scenes as a casting director. “It is breathtaking because I actually go find the people who fit the character or role written on the script,” he says.
Fan Reactions
Fans of the show have taken to social media to congratulate Mkhabela on his new role. @thatgirlkele tweeted: “Wow that’s great congratulations to Thabo Mkhabela.” @KingDashin added: “He been on casting director for over 3 years now.”
Remembering Charles Maja
Mkhabela made headlines when his on-screen father Charles Maja, who played Big Boy Mabitsela, passed away in 2020. He tells Sunday World that his passing was very hard for him as they shared a special bond on and off-screen. “We would discuss everything and being with him I learned a lot, and I hope wherever he is he is proud of how far I have come with the character,” he says.
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