Thapelo Mokoena

Biography

Thapelo Mokoena is a heavyweight in the South African entertainment industry with a career spanning two decades. Born in Ladysmith under a Mkhamba tree on his way to the hospital, he first burst onto the scene as the presenter of the first season of Fear Factor South Africa in 2005. He achieved international recognition early in his career with a long-running role as Cedric Fatani in the British drama series Wild at Heart. Since then, he has become a leading man in major productions, including the hit Netflix thriller Fatal Seduction and the action series Trackers. In 2025, he starred as Themba in the Netflix series Bad Influencer, acting alongside Cindy Mahlangu in a complex romantic storyline. Beyond the screen, he is a successful businessman and wine producer.