Mary Makhatho

Mary Makhatho (10 August 1965 – 7 August 2017) was a South African actress. She was best known for her television roles in Yizo Yizo, Gaz'lam, Generations and Ga Re Dumele.

Personal life Makhatho was born on 10 August 1965 in Soshanguve, South Africa.

On 6 July 2017, she was severely injured after a fall. She hit the head during the fall and was in a coma. Then she was rushed to a Johannesburg hospital. Four days later, she was transferred to a Pretoria hospital and placed in high care on 10 July. However, she died on 7 August 2017 at the age of 51 without regained consciousness. She was buried at Block VV Cemetery in Soshanguve on 14 August 2017.

Career In 1998, she appeared in the SABC2 drama series Kelebone. In 2000, she joined with SABC1 children's serial Soul Buddyz, where she played the role "Beauty". In 2002, she appeared in two serials: Yizo Yizo and Gaz'lam with minor roles. From 2002 until 2009, she portrayed the character of Ma Dimpho on the hit children’s programme Takalani Sesame (the South African version of Sesame Street). She was the second actress to portray the role, taking over from Motshabi Tyelele (who performed the character in Takalani Sesame’s first season, which lasted from 2000 until 2001). Then she appeared in some episodes as "Puleng" of the SABC1 soap opera Generations. In 2006, she acted in the Canadian CBC serial Jozi-H with the role "Dumisani's First Wife". In 2008, she joined with e.tv soap opera Rhythm City for the role "Connie". After few years, she retired from the show, but rejoined with the show in 2014.

In 2010, she appeared in the e.tv drama serial eKasi: Our Stories with the role of "Nelly". In the same year, she joined with the SABC2 sitcom Ga Re Dumele where she played the role of "Esther Mamoruti Tlhong". The show became very popular where she continued to play the role for five seasons until 2016. In 2015, she joined with the SABC2 drama serial Mamello to play the role "Mosumbuka". In 2015, she acted in the Hollywood blockbuster feature film Duma directed by Carroll Ballard. In the film, she played the critics acclaimed role of "Thandi".

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2000 Soul Buddyz Beauty TV series 2002-2009 Takalani Sesame Ma Dimpho TV series 2002 Yizo Yizo Councillor TV series 2002 Gaz'lam Portia's Doctor TV series Generations Puleng TV series 2005 Duma Thadi Film 2006 Jozi-H Dumisani's First Wife TV series 2008 Rhythm City Connie TV series 2010 eKasi: Our Stories Nelly TV series 2010 Ga Re Dumele Esther Mamoruti Tlhong TV series 2010 Intersexions Thami's Mother TV series 2013 Geraamtes in die Kas Gladys Rhamaphosa TV series 2013 Mzansi Love Sister Maria TV series 2013 Remix Aunt Jabu TV series 2015 Mamello Miss Masombuka TV series 2016 Greed & Desire Refiloe Makgetla TV series 2016 90 Plein Street Ausi Polina TV series 2016 Doubt Tumi TV series