‘The River’ Star Ontshiametse Molekoa Suffers Severe Burns in Freak Cooking Oil Accident
- Actor Ontshiametse Molekoa, best known for playing Pharaoh on The River, was burnt in an accident
- On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Ontshiametse Molekoa shared details of the incident and his recovery journey in an emotional Instagram post
- Celebrities such as Warren Masemola, Rorisang Mohapi and Cassius Mailula sent heartfelt well-wishes
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South African actor Ontshiametse Molekoa, popularly known for playing Pharaoh on the multi-award-winning telenovela The River, revealed that he suffered severe burns following an accident.
On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Molekoa shared an emotional Instagram post describing how his face and hand were burnt in an accident involving hot cooking oil. The former The River actor didn’t share more details but lamented how the accident would impact his acting career.
“The accident with hot cooking oil has left my face burnt, and I’m struggling to come to terms with the impact it will have on my career,” he wrote.
He shared that his recovery is progressing well and praised the medical team caring for him.
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“I’m happy to report that my recovery is progressing well, thanks to the incredible medical team caring for me. I’m taking it one day at a time, focusing on healing and rebuilding. I have faith that everything happens for a reason, and I’m trusting that this, too, shall pass,” he added.
He announced that as a result of the severe burns, he would be taking a break from acting until further notice.
“I’ll be taking some time off to focus on my recovery and regroup. I don’t know when I’ll be back in action, but I promise to keep you all updated on my journey,” Ontshiametse Molekoa shared.
He shared two photos showing the extent of the burns and a video showing his face after his recovery.
See the post below:
Social media wishes Ontshiametse Molekoa a speedy recovery
In the comment section, several social media users, including industry peers such as Rorisang Mohapi, who recently got engaged, Bafana Bafana player Cassius Mailula and veteran actor Warren Masemola, among others, filled the comments with well-wishes and words of comfort and encouragement.
Here are some of the comments:
rorisang__mohapi said:
“Mfana bosso. No scar whatsoever will end your career!!!!! Speedy recovery, mfanaka love you🤞🏼❤️”
mailula.cassius shared:
“Speedy recovery, brother ❤️❤️❤️you will bounce back strong 💪🏽”
warrenmasemola said:
“Ska wara Mfana’Bosso! Tse ke bo lite, Modimo le Badimo ba ka seoiri nthwe blyn ba itsi dilo di mo wena. Strength, love and protection saan - o starring…ke tlao bona es’kgale.”
the_1st_of_his_nym said:
“Your career is not over, you are too good at this. Just heal my dawg.”
sleezy_citc urged:
“Hang in there bro, give it time. God is going to help you recover.”
Source: Instagram
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Source: Briefly News
