{"id":32682,"date":"2026-06-11T15:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=32682"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:21:20","slug":"south-africans-weigh-in-on-shoki-mmolas-daughters-acting-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/south-africans-weigh-in-on-shoki-mmolas-daughters-acting-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africans Weigh In on Shoki Mmola’s Daughter’s Acting Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Skeem Saam<\/i> actress Shoki Mmola recently sparked discussion online after reports surfaced of her daughter, Oratile Mmola,<\/i> landing an acting role in Bogadit\u0161ong: Sister Wives.<\/i><\/p>\n

The Scandal!<\/i> star previously gained attention on social media for discussing her difficult marriage to her children\u2019s father, Sello Sebotsana.<\/p>\n

Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald announced on his X account<\/a> on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, that Oratile will be featured in Bogadit\u0161ong: Sister Wives<\/i>, alongside her mother.<\/p>\n

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“Shoki Mmola\u2019s daughter, Oratile Mmola, will play a younger version of her mother\u2019s character in the new Sepedi drama series Bogadit\u0161ong: Sister Wives.<\/i> The new series premieres tomorrow on Evod,” he wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Reports indicate that Oratile’s brother will be portrayed by Wiseman Zitha, known for Giyani: Land of Blood.<\/i> In the series, Shoki Mmola takes on the role of Puseletso, a past member of the renowned Bright Sisters music group and the mother of the Matlou heir, also played by Wiseman Zitha.<\/p>\n

The narrative explores the ascension and challenges faced by the influential Matlou family, highlighting themes of betrayal, authority, and familial discord.<\/p>\n

Joining the cast are actresses from House of Zwide<\/i>, including Rorisang Mohapi Grootboom and Tsholofelo Matshaba, along with Motsoaledi Setumo, who is known for her role in The Queen.<\/i><\/p>\n

Public Reactions to Oratile’s Acting Debut<\/h2>\n

@b_phefo replied:<\/p>\n

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“I hope she doesn\u2019t disappoint; the bar is already high.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@pietmashika reacted:<\/p>\n

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“This is brilliant from the casting director; she does look like her mom, which makes it relatable.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Chisudi said:<\/p>\n

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“Wow, it’s a good idea as far as the looks are concerned, they look alike… Let’s wait to see if the acting skills match.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Florencemsiman1 responded:<\/p>\n

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“I have never seen her on my screen, let’s hope she will nail her character.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@kenonam1 said:<\/p>\n

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“I’m loving this; I saw the resemblance and kinda wished it was her.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@DanelioK reacted:<\/p>\n

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“The question is, can she act or ke nepotism nje?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@vibratehigher_ commented:<\/p>\n

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“Unrelated: Celia is really never coming back to Skeem Saam?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Aunty83225B replied:<\/p>\n

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“Wow, I can’t wait to see what she has for us.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Wins46591 wrote:<\/p>\n

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“I love nepotism because why not?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Tumelor_mogapi said:<\/p>\n

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“I guess we will find out tomorrow.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Shoki Mmola\u2019s daughter, Oratile Mmola, will play a younger version of her mother\u2019s character in the new Sepedi drama series \u2018Bogadit\u0161ong: Sister Wives\u2019

The new series premieres tomorrow on evod. \ud83d\udcfa pic.twitter.com\/YihMkMvAYo<\/a><\/p>— Jabulani Macdonald \u26a1\ufe0f (@Jabu_Macdonald) June 10, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>