Mapula Mafole | |
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Born | Mapula Mafole 18 July 1990 Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa |
Nationality | ![]() |
Other names | Mpule |
Alma mater | AFDA |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2012–present |
Known for | Playing Mapula on Rhythm City |
Television | Rhythm City (2015–2022) |
Mapula Mafole (born 18 July 1990)[1] is a South African actress best known for playing the role of Mapula on the e.tv soapie Rhythm City (2015–2022).[2][3]
Mafole was born in Klerksdorp, North West to two parents who later moved her and her siblings to Tshwane, Pretoria when she was 10 before they relocated to the United Kingdom. In 2013, she graduated and now holds AFDA degree.[4]
In 2012 Mafole made her television debut with a cameo role on SABC1 drama series Intersexions playing the role of Beauty.[2] She took part and starred in small screen motion pictures such as the 1Magic miniseries Pila Pila (2023),[5] My Girlfriend’s Father (2023),[6] Ke Bona Spoko (2022), and Expiry Date.[3]
List of Accolades | ||||||
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Award / Film Festival | Year | Nomination | Project | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
South African Film and Television Awards | 2018 | Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress | Rhythm City | Herself
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Nominated | [7] |
2020 | Golden Horn Award for Best Actress | Nominated | [8] | |||
2021 | Golden Hord Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [a] |
Television | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
2012 | Intersexions | Beauty | Cameo role | [2] |
2015–2022 | Rhythm City | Mapula | Main role | [2] |