Thabang Molaba

Thabang Molaba
Born
Thabang Kamogelo Molaba

Harrismith, Free State, South Africa
Alma materTshwane University of Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
RelativesSandile Mahlangu

Thabang Kamogelo Molaba is a South African actor and model. He is best known for his role as KB Molapo in the Netflix series Blood & Water. He first gained prominence when he appeared on the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen.[1]

Early life

Molaba was born and raised in Harrismith, Free State to parents Lisbeth and Richard, both of whom are teachers. He is Zulu and Sotho. He participated in drama at the local Tshiame Youth Club and took acting classes with Patricia Boyer before moving to Johannesburg. He graduated with a degree in logistics from Tshwane University of Technology.[2][3]

Personal life

In July 2021, Molaba opened up about his experiences with therapy.[4][5]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Film

Year Film Role
2025 Now You See Me 3 † (undisclosed)

Television

Year Title Role
2017–2018 The Queen Gift Mabuza
2018 Ring of Lies Fumane Nthebe
2018–present Love: The Web Series Khumo[6]
2020–present Blood & Water Karabo "KB" Molapo[7]
2020 Diamond City Mak[8]

References

  1. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (9 October 2017). "Yummy and determined to prove himself: Meet The Queen's Thabang Molaba". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Thabang Molaba". MLASA. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ Mofokeng, Lesley (4 March 2018). "Thabang plays with screen royalty". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  4. ^ Naidoo, Alicia (15 July 2021). "'Blood and Water' actor Thabang Molaba reflects on 3 months of therapy". The South African. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. ^ Mphande, Joy (15 July 2021). "Thabang Molaba: 'Admitting you need therapy & healing is the most difficult step'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Thabang Molaba Bags A New Show After The Queen Exit". Youth Village. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  7. ^ Swartbooi, Nobuntu (3 June 2020). "Stacey & JSbu chat with the multi talented "KB" from Blood and Water!". East Coast Radio. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. ^ de Wee, Naledi (6 July 2021). "Hold your horses, tweeps! Vic Mensa will not be ProKid in biopic". The South African. Retrieved 25 September 2021.


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