Meet Mosa Nkwashu: The Talented Actress Behind Skeem Saam’s Lewatle

She is still young and hasn’t gone through some experiences as a teenage girl. But she believes that her character on TV has prepared her for some life challenges.

Actress Mosa Nkwashu adores her role on SABC1’s drama series, Skeem Saam.

The 17-year-old from Mahwelereng, Mokopane in Limpopo plays Lewatle on the drama. Lewatle is a grade 10 pupil who is stressing her dad on the drama.

“Lewatle is a very interesting character to portray, as she faces certain situations I personally haven’t faced. It’s interesting to put myself in her shoes and explore the character and the different situations teenage girls out there experience,” said Mosa.

She said that she finds Lewatle very interesting because she’s a young girl who is being raised by a single father and getting to experience what those dynamics are like is very fascinating.

“I enjoy portraying my character because it’s not an easy one to portray because Lewatle and I are different individuals and that change challenges me,” she said.

Mosa said she also likes Lewatle’s bold and fearless persona.

“Lewatle is outspoken and speaks her mind, but this only applies to her small circle and the people she’s always around. I wouldn’t say I like anything less about my character because there’s someone else out there who is like the character I portray and my goal is to be relatable when portraying the character,” she said.

Mosa said that she has learnt a lot from Letlape.

“I’ve seen that it’s difficult for both single mums and single dads to raise a child. It may be difficult in different ways, but the fact remains that it’s a difficult task. I also learnt that as teenagers it’s easy to be gullible over a crush and that it’s important for young girls to practise self-love and make responsible decisions even when they are the least popular decisions to make,” she said.

Mosa, who is doing her matric and is a model, said that she likes the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child” and “motho ke motho ka batho”, adding that she appreciates the love and support from Mzansi people.

“The endless love and support from my communities and social media is really appreciated and never unforeseen. I appreciate you all and the love and support make my job easier. It further affirms that my dreams are valid, and I need to keep going,” she said.