Actress Katlego Danke plays the role of Thathi on Gomora; she made waves on Generations, where she played Dineo Mashaba. The 43-year-old actress is qualified with a degree in BA – Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town and is an entrepreneur cum businesswoman in real life.
Katlego Danke, (born 07 November 1978, North West, South Africa), actress and television personality known for playing the role of Dineo Mashaba in SABC sopaie drama Generations and Thathi on Mzansi Magic drama series Gomora.
On Gomora, the Thathi character is a mother of two who was married to a banker and businessman Mbongeni – the role played by Themba Ndaba; her life changed when a botched hijacking claimed her husband’s life. After Mbongeni’s death, Thathi lost everything in a split second; she returned to Alexandra –Gomora to stay with her mother. With her two children, Buhle (Ama Qamata) and Langa (Siyabonga Xaba), Thathi struggled to adapt to life in Gomora.
The successful and reserved actress has been in the acting industry since her debut back in 2002. She has managed to be successful in her career by sticking to certain principles such as staying within her lane, enjoying life, and simply living to please herself. What else is there to know about her? This detailed biography will help you know better the life story of Katlego.
Katlego Danke early and personal life
The award-winning actress who received the best actress award at the South Africa film and TV awards (SAFTAS) in 2010 was born on 7 November 1978 in Mafikeng. In 2014, Katlego gave birth to a baby boy, which she allegedly had with South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
In both 2006 and 2011, Katlego Danke was voted as one of FHM’s 100 sexiest women in the world. In 2010 she was nominated for a YOU spectacular award for Favourite Actress. She was nominated Best Screen Villain in the Duku-Duku 2004 Awards, and Best Dressed Actress in 2009 at the South African Film and TV Awards.
Katlego has received a best actress award from the South African Film and Television Awards 2006 and also in 2010 for her role as Dineo Mashaba in Generations.
In 2015, she got a major break by becoming the brand ambassador of Philips Avent, which is an international company dealing in baby products. Her passion for children extends to charities that she has worked with like The Abraham Kriel Children’s Home and the Johannesburg Children’s Home.
Katlego is in Real Estate and property development business; she made money by buying old houses, renovating them, and selling at a higher price. She owns multiple homes around the affluent suburbs of Pretoria in Moreleta Park and Erasmuskloof and drives expensive sports cars and Mercedes G Wagon.
Her business interests in construction and mining come through shareholding; she has a net worth of R16.8 million.