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Tiisetso Thoka is a South African actor, presenter, MC, and director, best known for his roles in popular telenovelas and TV dramas. (1) He is 38 years old in 2026. He is best known for playing DJ Thomas on SABC1 drama series Skeem Saam.

Biography Profile

Full Name: Tiisetso Thoka

Birth Place: Limpopo, South Africa

Date of Birth: 16 June 1987 (age - 38 as of 2026)

Occupation: Actor

Girlfriend: Lungelo Mpangase

Languages: English, Setswana, Pedi, Zulu, Xhosa

Nationality: South African

Early Life and Background

• Born: 16 June 1987 (age – 38 years old as of 2026) in Limpopo, South Africa — specifically from Ga-Mphahlele. He was born and raised there until around age 10, then moved to Johannesburg in 2005 to pursue acting. (2)
• He comes from humble beginnings and has a strong connection to African culture. He has a sibling named Amogelang Thoka.
• Education: He started a B.Com Law degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2008 and later completed it with a bursary at Varsity College. He also studied at Gauteng City College (formerly Gauteng Central College) and attended Meridian College. (3)

Career

Tiisetso began his journey in entertainment early, appearing on YoTV as a young performer. He hustled through the industry with small roles before breaking through.

Notable roles include:

• Ali — His first major starring role in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Isithembiso.
• Ayihlome (also called “June July”) — In The Queen.
• Thomas — In Skeem Saam.
• Appearances in The Herd (2018), Snake Park (2014), Justice Served (2022), Gomora, The Imposter, and more recently as Bruno alongside Moliehi “Didie” Makobane in Scandal! (2025 storyline bringing drama and deception). (4)

He is also a television personality, MC, and has ventured into directing. He serves as a brand ambassador for Vodacom, GAC South Africa (motoring), LottoSport, and Gauteng City College. Tiisetso describes himself as an award-winning actor and “Son of the Soil.”

Personal Life

Tiisetso is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. He is known for being energetic, outgoing, and passionate about his roots.  Tiisetso is believed to be in a lowkey relationship with actress and model Lungelo Mpangase. However the two actors have not denied or agreed to be in a relationship despite the rumors being circulated online. (5) According to Briefly SA, Tiisetso is fluent in 10 South African languages including English, Setswana, Pedi, Zulu, just to name a few.

He maintains an active presence on social media:

• Instagram: @tiisetso_thoka (over 100K followers)
• X/Twitter: @Tiisetso_Thoka

His story is one of perseverance — from studying law while hustling for acting gigs to becoming a recognizable face in South African television.

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