'Skeem Saam' Actress Lethabo Mekoa Speaks on Mental Health and the Lack of Support in the Industry

• Skeem Saam actress Lethabo Mekoa has spoken about mental health in the acting space
• As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the actress advocates for more opportunities to be provided for young actors
• Mekoa won big at the Royalty Soapie Awards, and she spoke to Briefly News about what that award meant to her

The pressures that come with being in the entertainment space are often spoken about. Actors such as Lethabo Mekoa, are advocating for young actors to be given the opportunities fairly, like many other stars.

Mental health in the acting space in the eyes of Lethabo

The talented Skeem Saam actress Lethabo Mekoa opened up about mental health in the acting space. As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the star wants this topic to be spoken about more openly.

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According to Daily Sun, Lethabo Mekoa said, “Support for mental health within the industry is needed, as it can be a very demanding environment.”

Mekoa then spoke about the younger actors and how she hoped they would receive more support.

Mekoa on how award pushes her to excel

Mekoa got her first big recognition at the Royalty Soapie Awards. She won Viewers' Choice Best Actress award. Speaking to Briefly News about what that award meant to her and her career, Mekoa said:

"Personally, this award is a reflection of the love and support from the audience, and it motivates me to keep pushing forward, growing, and evolving as an actress. Professionally, it’s an affirmation that I’m on the right path, and it inspires me to continue taking on challenging and meaningful roles."

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Sello Maake KaNcube on his mental health campaign

In a previous report from Briefly News, actor Sello Maake kaNcube is allegedly working on launching a campaign to address men's mental health issues.

The veteran actor wants to give men a shoulder to cry on and also to help them take steps to deal with their problems. His campaign comes after several local stars tragically lost their lives to suicide, which spoke to the growing number of mental health cases in the industry.

Source: Briefly News