Writer and comedian Lesego Tlhabi may be best known for her much loved alter ego, Coconut Kelz, but she is also making her mark on our TV screens as one of the leading cast members on SABC’s popular show “uBettina Wethu”.
The show follows the endeavours of the main character, Betty Sikhakane (Farieda Metsileng), as she navigates her first job in the City of Gold and is based on the successful international format “Yo Soy Betty La Fea” – most familiar to local viewers as “Ugly Betty”.
In addition to the humorous and compelling storyline, the show boasts a talented local line-up including Zweli Dube (Dingaan Jiyane) and Tsholofelo Mashishi (Linda Jiyane).
“uBettina Wethu” kicked off on SABC1 in April and regularly appears in the top 10 most-watched shows on the channel, drawing over 2.5 million viewers for each of the trio of weekly episodes.