Pretoria-based actor Pholoso Mohlala, is known for playing the gay character of Thabang in Isidingo as the son of one of the miners at Horizon Deep.
Pholoso Mohlala portrayed a gay character who isn’t sure why he’s feeling the way he does. He ran away from home because he was afraid that his family will reject him when he comes out of the closet. “He is scared and wants to meet people like him – he has never encountered another gay person in his rural hometown.”
PHOLOSO MOHLALA Age
He is 25 years old
Height : 1.76m
Hair : Black
Eyes : Brown
Languages :` English, Sepedi, Tswana, Tsonga, Zulu
Pholoso Mohlala acting Career
Pholoso was known as Thabang, the new hunky character on Isidingo, who revealed that he’s gay in Wednesday night’s episode of the popular soap series.
Mohlala who is from Pretoria is reportedly engaged to Mhlongo – who is divorcing 25-year-old actor Mohale Motaung.
Pholoso Mohlala Instagram
Pholoso Mohlala Romance with Somizi
It was reported that Isidingo actor Pholoso Mohlala is Somizi Mhlongo’s fiancé a day after the Idols SA judge teased his possible engagement on his Instagram story.
Pholoso Gay role in Isidingo
Isidingo has a long history of including gay and bisexual characters since it premiered 19 years ago on SABC 3. It went on to feature the first gay male kiss and the first same-sex wedding shown on South African television.
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He confides: “I want a guy with a good physique. Good physique, good looks, and a mind to match. Someone I can have a proper conversation with.”
When asked if the show would consider having a longer-lasting LGBT character, she replied: “Maybe, but we can’t say for sure right now. It all depends what’s decided on story-wise.”
Other local soap series have also been LGBT-inclusive. 7de Laan recently made news with its own gay smooch and the addition of a transgender character.
Pholoso’s Girlfriend
It is rumored that the actor’s girlfriend, Lindiwe Nhlapho, is heavily pregnant and they are living together.
Pholoso Mohlala Dated Lasizwe
It was also reported that Lasizwe and Pholoso’s relationship dates back to January 2022 before he was snatched by Somizi.