Thabang Molaba Explained

Thabang Kamogelo Molaba is a South African actor and model. He is best known for his role as KB Molapo in the Netflix series Blood & Water. He first gained prominence when he appeared on the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen.^[1]

Early life

Molaba was born and raised in Harrismith, Free State to parents Lisbeth and Richard, both of whom are teachers. He is Zulu and Sotho. He participated in drama at the local Tshiame Youth Club and took acting classes with Patricia Boyer before moving to Johannesburg. He graduated with a degree in logistics from Tshwane University of Technology.^{[2] [3]}

Personal life

In July 2021, Molaba opened up about his experiences with therapy.^{[4] [5]}

Filmography

Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Television

Year	Title	Role
2017–2018	The Queen	Gift Mabuza
2018	Ring of Lies	Fumane Nthebe
2018–present	Love: The Web Series	Khumo[6]
2020–present	Blood & Water	Karabo "KB" Molapo[7]
2020	Diamond City	Mak[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yummy and determined to prove himself: Meet The Queen's Thabang Molaba. Sunday Times. Chrizelda. Kekana. 9 October 2017. 19 August 2021.
2. Web site: Thabang Molaba. MLASA. 19 August 2021.
3. Web site: Thabang plays with screen royalty. Sowetan Live. Lesley. Mofokeng. 4 March 2018. 19 August 2021.
4. Web site: ‘Blood and Water’ actor Thabang Molaba reflects on 3 months of therapy. The South African. Alicia. Naidoo. 15 July 2021. 25 September 2021.
5. Web site: Thabang Molaba: 'Admitting you need therapy & healing is the most difficult step'. Sunday Times. Joy. Mphande. 15 July 2021. 25 September 2021.
6. Web site: Thabang Molaba Bags A New Show After The Queen Exit . 25 September 2021 . Youth Village.
7. Web site: Swartbooi . Nobuntu . 3 June 2020 . Stacey & JSbu chat with the multi talented "KB" from Blood and Water! . 25 September 2021 . East Coast Radio.
8. Web site: de Wee . Naledi . 6 July 2021 . Hold your horses, tweeps! Vic Mensa will not be ProKid in biopic . 25 September 2021 . The South African.