Mapaseka Koetle, born on March 23, 1989, is a South African actress, entrepreneur, and blogger. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dintle Nyathi in the soap opera Scandal! and was featured on Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” list in 2018.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Mapaseka Koetle |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Free State |
| Partner | Nelson Nyokong (noting reports of divorce) |
| Children | One daughter named Nema |
| Occupations | Actress, Businesswoman, Blogger |
| Net Worth | Estimated several million South African rand |
Early Life and Education
She was born and raised in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Her passion for acting began in early adolescence, participating in stage productions from around the age of 13. She initially enrolled at AFDA but completed her formal acting training at City Varsity, graduating in 2011.
Career
Koetle’s career breakthrough came with her portrayal of Dintle Nyathi on Scandal!, a role she has played since 2014.
Over the years, she has expanded her portfolio to include roles in various television series such as Gereza, Lenyalo Hase Papadi, and recent projects like How To Ruin Love: The Proposal and Losing Lerato 2 in 2024.
In 2025, she also appeared in Adulting Season 3 and the Showmax drama 016 FM. Beyond acting, she is a successful businesswoman owning a café franchise in Johannesburg and actively participates in community and charitable initiatives.
Personal Life
Mapaseka is married to Nelson Nyokong, with whom she has a daughter named Nema. The couple runs the Gorge Grab n Go Café near Johannesburg’s Sandton Gautrain station.
She is known for supporting charitable causes, including donating sanitary products to girls in need, and she often shares insights about motherhood through blogging and events.
Net Worth
Her estimated net worth reflects earnings from her acting career, business ventures, and endorsements, placing her wealth in the range of several million South African rand.
Filmography / Major Works
- Scandal! (2014–present) as Dintle Nyathi
- Gereza (2020)
- Lenyalo Hase Papadi (2016)
- How To Ruin Love: The Proposal (2024)
- Losing Lerato 2 (2024)
- Adulting Season 3 (2025)
- 016 FM (Showmax, 2024)
- Upcoming: 0.16FM
Awards and Nominations
She received the Best Supporting Actress award at the Royal Soapie Awards in 2015 and has been nominated for various other industry honors recognizing her talent and contribution to South African television.
