Mapobane born actor Thabo Malema (Bohang from Scandal) is an AFDA graduate with a BA degree in Live performances. He is currently furthering his communication and language degree at UNISA.
The 35-year-old actor has amassed a large repertoire of screen roles from a young age, including starring the in blockbuster Kalushi, The No 1 Detective Agency co-starring alongside Grammy award singer Jill Scott, award-winning film A Million Colours and White Lion.
His current role is that of a police captain named Bohang on e.tv’s Scandal!.
Bohang from Scandal recently spoke to The Citizen about his career and life as an actor working during the Coronavirus pandemic:
Hahaha… not much to be honest, the character of Bohang is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a master at hiding his true intentions, a true emotional manipulator and that’s far from who I am as Thabo Malema. Bohang is a jealous ticking time bomb.
I do however appreciate the lessons coming from this storyline, our country has been facing the biggest issue around gender-based violence GBV and I do feel this particular storyline will teach and open people’s eyes to an abuser mindset.
His abusive and vindictive nature…
More and more scandal, hahaha. I look forward to the hate tweets directed at Bohang’s character.
I think a few people know this, but I’m a farmer and the biggest fan of nature. If I’m not reading or learning a new language, I’m at the farm which is outside of Johannesburg.
I’m already in farming but I think I would have pursued a career in academia.
I spend time on Netflix, watching intriguing performance-driven narratives.
Eish… I’m not much of a cook but I did learn a thing or two during the lockdown, I can easily make the best chicken wrap you’ve ever tasted and cottage pie.
Summer Yomuthi by Blaq Diamond – I love that song.
I’ve been eyeing Asia for some time.
Socialising and outdoor activities.
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