Skeem Saam actor: Mjolo is hard in real life!

HIS character is having an affair with a married woman and some viewers hate it.

But Skeem Saam actor Tiisetso Thoka believes this is the reality for others out there.

The 35-year-old actor, who plays DJ Thomas on the show, has been portraying a controversial storyline recently.

His character is having an affair with Mapitsi Maputla, who is married.

Tiisetso told Daily Sun a lot of people take it personal, and he understands why.

“People think I’m a homewrecker coming in to wreck the Maputla family. I understand the depth of it. It’s quite interesting and I love playing the character because a lot of people out there need to realise that this is what happens in families.

“You can’t always want everything to be perfect. We encounter challenges, and there’s a lot of problems that go on in relationships,” he said.

He said people tend to find happiness elsewhere if they aren’t happy in their relationship.

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“If you don’t give your partner that focus or time, they’ll eventually seek it elsewhere. That’s why Mapitsi went to Thomas because she wants affection and she isn’t getting it from her husband,” he said.

He said people have to see the reality.

“Even though people are taking it personal, it’s reality. Skeem Saam is an educational show, and we’re showcasing what is happening in families. Don’t expect to see what you want to see,” he said.

Tiisetso revealed that he’s also been in the same situation.

“It was back when I was in tertiary. I’ve been through that and I’m okay now,” he said.

He also spoke about his journey on Skeem Saam, saying it has been a long time coming.

“DJ Thomas has been there from day one. Back then he had dreadlocks and was a bit darker. I love the fact that the character has evolved and can finally be on screen full time,” he said.