Mapaseka Koetle (born 23 March 1989) is a South African actress, business woman and blogger. She is known for her role as Dintle Nyathi in South African soap drama television series '' Scandal!'' She appeared on the 2018 ''

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'' "30 Under 30" list.

Early years and education

Koetle was born and raised in

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, Free State. She began her tertiary education at

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, and completed her studies at

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Filmography

Together with her husband, she opened and runs a franchise restaurant called Gorge Grab n Go Café, situated outside the Sandton Gautrain station in

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. She donates sanitary pads to needy girls. She blogs about her experiences as a mother and hosts events which focus on anything concerning motherhood.

Personal life

She is married to Nelson Nyokong. Together they have one child, Nema. It was noted by reporters that Mapaseka has divorced her husband Nelson Nyokong.

References

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