‘Skeem Saam’ Actress Mogau Motlhatswi Responds to Negative Comments About Mapitsi
Skeem Saam’s Mogau Motlhatswi Addresses Backlash Over Mapitsi’s Cheating Scandal
Skeem Saam star Mogau Motlhatswi (Mapitsi) has responded to fan outrage over her character’s controversial affair storyline, revealing she’s unbothered by the online criticism.
Actress Separates Role from Reality
In an interview with News24, Motlhatswi acknowledged the social media backlash but emphasized that viewers are angry at Mapitsi—not her:
- “People attacking the character are just looking for a victim. I know they’re not talking about me.”
- She sees the strong reactions as proof she’s portraying the role convincingly.
Why Fans Are Furious
The current plot sees Mapitsi’s family begging for forgiveness after her affair with colleague DJ Thomas (Tiisetso Thoka) was exposed. Viewers slammed the storyline:
- “Mapitsi suddenly remembers her child? She only cared about Thomas!” – @MKHBrian
- “Meikie’s a hypocrite—John cheated too!” – @malveeh
- “Tbose should move on. The ‘Rati isn’t mine’ excuse won’t work.” – @nerdygirly_
Drama Escalates On-Screen
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— OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 13 (@SkeemSaam3) May 22, 2025
Fans are divided on whether Tbose should forgive Mapitsi, especially after Thomas dined with them while secretly sleeping with her. Others praised Meikie’s fiery response:
- “Let John and Mapitsi build a house and cheat in peace—they deserve each other!” – @OnkemetseTlape
What’s Next?
With tensions high in Turfloop, viewers are eager to see if Mapitsi’s marriage can survive the fallout.
Source: Briefly News