FROM POLITICS TO OUR LOCAL TV SCREEN: LITEBOHO MOLISE

She lives a very private life regardless of her career on television. Mostly known as Teboho Mukhwevo from SABC’s Muvhango, who has now joined 1 Magic’s Lingashoni as subservient wife Seipati, working alongside Patrick Mofokeng, Thuli Thabethe, and Thato Molamu. She was born and raised in Lesotho’s Mountain Kingdom Butha-Buthe district and she studied political science and administration at the National University of Lesotho. Although she has a degree in political science her dream has always been to study drama, theatre, and music because she always thought that she was going to be a superstar.



She opens up to us about her life as an actress and future plans in the acting world.


WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD LIKE?

I grew up in different parts of Lesotho, when I was young I lived in a place called Butha-Buthe which is the highlands of Lesotho. That’s where I went to Sophia Primary school and later to Mohale’s Hoek High school.


My mom and dad were in Maseru, and in Butha-Buthe, I lived with my aunt throughout my schooling years. I then went to varsity at the National University of Lesotho to study Political Science. Growing up I would describe myself as a fun child, I was that child that was always in the centre of the room. At family gatherings, people would huddle around me and I’d make them listen to stories from what happened at school, or what happened with my friends while playing. I was very expressive and nicknamed the ‘chatterbox’.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST EVER TV ROLE?

My first ever professional TV role was on Muvhango where I played the role of Tebogo. I had never been on TV before, I had never received any formal training and I had no clue what I was doing. But oddly enough I was comfortable and in my element. I had no fear and everything came naturally to me. I think it was because I didn’t understand the magnitude of the show at the time and the daunting fact that it will be viewed by 5 million people in South Africa. So I think not knowing what I was getting myself into enabled me to be fearless and less nervous. I just went in there and did my best, and I think had I known how big the show was, that would have hindered my performance.


HOW DID YOU GET INTO ACTING?

I wanted to study drama and theatre after I had finished my degree. But the universe has a way of aligning things you are thinking and saying out loud. I had a conversation with my parents about pursuing drama, since I’d finished my degree. My mom was very supportive and gave me her blessing. While I was busy trying to enrol in different tertiary institutions, I got news of a Muvhango casting in Lesotho. I grabbed the chance and surprisingly enough they were impressed with my performance and I got the role of Tebogo.


WHAT OTHER CAREER WOULD YOU HAVE PURSUED?

I think I would be in business. I have a strong passion for shoes, so if I were not acting I would start a shoe line.


WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE ACTORS?
I pay close attention to different actors and I take certain lessons from them but to name someone who I idolise, that would have to be Viola Davis. I look to her when I need inspiration or when I need to go deep into a scene. Her range is so versatile and she has expectational talent that allows her to go to all kinds of places emotionally.

I’ve been following Rachel McAdams’ career as well. Her performance in the movie The Notebook is something I often go back to and watch as she captivates me on so many levels. Kerry Washington is also one of my favourites.

Locally, I look up to Sindi Dlathu, she pushes herself hard in each scene on The River. She has a strong work ethic and an astounding talent to have the viewers in the palm of her hand every night.

On a personal level, I love Mam Lillian Dube. She has a caring nature about her and a way of making things seem not so bad at times. She has a comedic side to her that makes me feel at ease. As an actor, you end up getting into dark places that you find it hard to remove yourself from – but she can pull you out of any emotional hole. She’s been in the industry for many years and with her experience she selflessly imparts knowledge and a few tricks of the performing trade.

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM ROLE?
I want to have my own production company one day and act in a show I created myself. That would be the ultimate achievement. I’d also like challenge myself and play the role of a lawyer much like Sandra Stein. I feel like I’m always playing the rural girl from Lesotho, and I want to move away from that. I would also want to tackle the role of a serial killer, something that pushes me to the limit and is unexpected from me. I wouldn’t mind playing a role in a musical as well, something along the lines of Sister Act or Dreamgirls – I think that would be so much fun.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER SEIPATI
She’s so beautiful and she makes me emotional when I talk about her. There are so many layers to Seipati. She’s such a vulnerable woman but also fierce and strong. She’s loyal and loving and could be described as your ideal woman and wife, the typical traditional Lesotho mosadi. She also has her flaws and can be selfish but all of that is based on her deep love for Mandla. She would pull out all the stops for him and does not care who she hurts along the way. She would even sacrifice her children if it meant not losing Mandla, so she has this undying love that is borderline naive yet dangerous. With so much going on in their lives, Seipati has become the voice of reason and manages to filter out all the dirt that tries to come Mandla’s way.

WHAT BEEN THE MOST INTERESTING THING YOU’VE SEEN RECENTLY?
Eish! I’ve been so busy with work lately that honestly, I have not been in touch with social media and industry news. I’ll do better though and be more present on social and keep up with the trends.

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
I like to go out to restaurants, and enjoy some fine dining with my friends, partner or family. Sometimes we can just hang out at a friend’s place and enjoy some wine and chill with good conversations and music. Before Covid, I loved going to music concerts and live shows but funny enough the club is not my kind of scene. My ultimate favourite thing to do is spend time with my daughter. My work hours are sometimes longer than usual so I miss her a lot and every opportunity I get to bond with her I take. We go out on playdates and catch up on anything I’ve missed out on.

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE FAVOURITE SONG OR ARTIST?
There are so many to choose from because it’s different for each phase of my life. Growing up, I listened to Beyoncé and she somewhat shaped me and how I viewed life. Her music encouraged me to be a better woman, a stronger woman – especially during the days of Destiny’s Child and hit songs like Survivor and Bootylicious. I’m also a huge fan of hip hop. I love the Motswako artists such as HHP, Khuli Chana, and legends such as Tuks Sengaga.

ANY MESSAGE TO YOUR FANS?
I want them to know that I appreciate them so much. It means so much to me that they follow me on social media even though I’m hardly present. But they support me and engage with me positively. I understand that if it wasn’t for them my career would not be growing at the rate that it is right now. For anyone that wants to follow in my footsteps I’d say ‘reach for the stars, follow your heart, don’t give up on your dreams.’ I took a giant leap and it worked out for me.

PLEASE SHARE 5 FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
  • I’m a really good dancer, I know how to ‘jaiva’.
  • I can rap. I once shared a stage with rapper HHP, dropping bars to the song Harambe during a concert in Lesotho in 2014.
  • I’m also very much into make-up and often search for home remedies that help with getting youthful skin.
  • I do voiceovers for Lesedi FM.
  • My favourite person in the entire world is my daughter.

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