Lebohang Mpyana

Lebohang Mpyana (3 January 1989 – 1 November 2023) was a South African actress and comedian best known for playing Khelina in the Mzansi Magic telenovela DiepCity. She won the Viewers’ Choice Best Actress award at the 2021 Royalty Soapie Awards for the role.

Early life Lebohang Mpyana was born 3 January 1989, in Limpopo, South Africa.

Career Mpyana rose to national prominence portraying Khelina Maponya in DiepCity, a Black Brain Pictures production broadcast on Mzansi Magic that premiered in April 2021 and concluded in March 2023. Her performance earned her the Viewers' Choice Best Actress accolade at the 2021 Royalty Soapie Awards.

Beyond television, she performed widely as a comedian and master of ceremonies, working predominantly in Sepedi and English.

In 2023 she appeared in the comedic series Abomkhulu alongside co-stars including Obed Baloyi.

Death Mpyana died on 1 November 2023 after a short illness, as confirmed by a family statement. Memorial services were held on 8 November 2023 at the Joburg Theatre and at the Library Gardens Auditorium in Polokwane, with live-streaming provided by Mahuma Group. She was laid to rest on 11 November 2023 in Mmotong, Limpopo.

Awards Royalty Soapie Awards – Viewers' Choice: Best Actress (2021), for DiepCity (as Khelina).

Filmography DiepCity (2021–2023), as Khelina Maponya