It has been a while now since Lesego Marakalla popularly known as Rachel Kunutu on Mzansi popular television series Skeem Saam disappeared from our screens. Just like most of Skeem Saam’s most popular characters, Rachel was just a nobody when she graced our screens at the debut of the Limpopo’s popular series.
Lesego’s role on the series enlightened her acting career to even greater heights, and she somehow became a household name and a brand on he own. At some point in time there was some Rachel Kunutu effect across the streets of South Africa as she introduced the soft life mentality to the public.
Rachel became more popular and controversial when she dated and got married her toxic sugar daddy Marothi- who sponsored her lavish lifestyle. In the trending South African lifestyle, that makes the concept of blessers and blessees. From that strange relationship Rachel inspired the soft life theory with her crazy spending habits.
The biggest question for now would be, ‘Where Is Rachel Kunutu?’ The reality is that, most fans were left heartbroken after reports emerged that she was destined to leave the show after Lesego played Rachel Kunutu for almost a decade.
Lesego Marakalla’s life after Skeem Saam has been a focus on her academics. Lesego left to have enough time to pursue her academic endeavors, but on the screen she left to study medicine in Cuba.
After her last episode, she was not shy to bid farewell to her fans, and showed gratitude to them for the support she received throughout her life on the screens. According to reports Lesego has now focused on assisting rape survivors health from their ordeals.
The former actress has reportedly announced that she is the ambassador of on point Healthcare. It is not clear and certain about when she will come back to the screens since she has made her life private including her social media accounts.