Lerato Mvelase Discusses Her Sad Childhood: “I Had a Slice of Bread with Tap Water at School”
- Award-winning actress and media personality Lerato Mvelase recently opened up about her difficult childhood
- Mvelase shares in the interview that she often missed school and often ate a slice of brown bread to school
- South Africans took to social media on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, to praise the thespian for sharing her story
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Marked actress Lerato Mvelase recently shared a glimpse of her sad childhood in a recent interview.
Mvelase, who previously had social media talking when she warned her fans about a fake TikTok account opened up about her upbringing.
Broadcaster DJ Fresh shared Mvelase's video interview on his X account on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
DJ Fresh captions the video: "I can’t stress this enough. Be kind to people. You have no idea what battles they’re fighting behind the scenes."
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In the video, Mvelase says [some] actors don't talk about their lives and the things they have been through.
The House of Zwide star gave a glimpse of her childhood by revealing:
"I would be in the bathroom most of the time and have a slice of brown bread, which I would have to down with water from the tap in the bathroom."
The Marked star also shared that she often missed school because of her living conditions, and she was so relieved when she passed matric and was accepted at Wits.
Mvelase adds that she could finally cry when she got to varsity because she didn't have to be strong anymore.
"In that house, I had to be strong," says the SAFTA-winning actress.
South Africans comfort the actress
@GCINANI_ commented:
"She went from hiding in school bathrooms to chasing an MBA. Lerato Mvelase is the definition of resilience. Her story isn’t just an inspiration; it’s a wake-up call. 🙌🏽."
@khayelitshatrav reacted:
"There was a day we met at the V&A Waterfront, after we walked passed each other and we simultaneously turned our heads with a smile 😊. I should have risked it all🙆♂️😃."
@MfamaThandile said:
"I love this woman. @lerato_mvelase. 🌷🌻🌼🌺🌹🏵️❤️."
@KattKatlego reacted:
"I met her at Douglasdale Police Station. She was so kind. We had a good laugh and took a few selfies before she took an Uber. She even asked the Uber guy to wait a bit while we took selfies. ❤️."
@xoliswanyandeni wrote:
"Oh man, kindness is always key. What a resilient child she was."
@mphomofokeng871 replied:
"❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾Thank you, Uncle Thato. What you are doing is incredible, and you are a blessed man. Thank you for bringing Lerato Mvelase, I love this lady!🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️."
@zodumoxhavulani7289 said:
"I can't wait for you to be Dr Mvelase, you're exactly how I imagined you to be 🤗."
@nomanhlapo926 wrote:
"Lerato Mvelase, I love and respect this woman. May God bless her more 😍."
@Nomonde15577302 commented:
"Oh, she sings so beautifully yet so effortlessly♥️."
@Lebo_2023 responded:
"I keep watching this interview for MaMvelase, what a star. Ever so humble, so well spoken, and she articulates herself so well. Beautiful spirit ❤Love love love her❤."
Source: Instagram
Lerato Mvelase and her daughters stun in Bona Magazine
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that South African actress Lerato Mvelase and her daughters, Nikiwe and Nkanyezi, graced the cover of Bona Magazine.
The star and her daughters wore matching gowns designed by Gene Hunter of Gene Hunter Original clothing.
Lerato received love and praise online from her fans and followers, who said her daughters are beautiful.
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