Popular Actor Matli Mohapeloa Celebrates Lookalike Son’s Birthday With Heartfelt Post: “I Love You”

Popular Actor Matli Mohapeloa Celebrates Lookalike Son’s Birthday With Heartfelt Post: “I Love You”

  • Matli Mohapeloa marked his son's birthday with an emotional Instagram post that captured the essence of fatherly pride and unconditional love
  • The South African actor shared a picture with his lookalike son alongside the emotional caption
  • Fans and followers flooded the comments with messages of support and admiration for Mohapeloa's family values

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Matli Mohapeloa shows fatherly love in birthday message to son
Matli Mohapeloa displayed fatherly love in a birthday message to his son. Image: matlimohapeloa
Source: Instagram

In the midst of his bustling career, Matli Mohapeloa paused to celebrate the quiet milestone that matters most: his son's birthday. Posted on Instagram under the handle @matlimohapeloa, the tribute unfolded like a private letter made public, simple yet saturated with emotion.

"Happy birthday, my son. You are a true gift from God. I’m very proud of the man you’ve become. I love you very much, Motaung oa ha Maloisane."

Accompanied by a candid photo that captured his son's poised smile against a serene backdrop, the message struck a chord far beyond family circles. It painted a fully formed young man whose steps Mohapeloa, who collaborated with another actor to release a film, cherishes with the same intentionality he brings to his roles. This glimpse into fatherhood revealed a side of the actor often overshadowed by his professional accolades.

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Fans celebrate the personal milestone

The outpouring of affection in response to Mohapeloa's post transformed a family moment into a collective embrace. Followers filled the comments with heartfelt echoes of his sentiment, from simple "Happy Birthday" greetings to deeper reflections on the beauty of father-son bonds.

One admirer, @_miss_bongi wrote:

"Geez, what is time?! Look how this handsome man has grown. Happy birthday, Santho.

The user added divine inspiration:

"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."

Another admirer, @ntombiK7, wrote:

"Yoh, cut and paste. Happy birthday to your photostat."

@designedbybarbz commented:

"Happy birthday to the cute man."

@realsiyashezi shared:

"Happy birthday, young man. May he see many more."

@ofentsemothoagae added:

"Happy birthday to him. God bless you."

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Matli's roots shape his storytelling passion

Matli Mohapeloa emerges from a tapestry of cultures that mirrors the diverse narratives he brings to life on screen. Born in the rolling hills of South Africa's Eastern Cape, he spent his formative years shuttling between the rural charm of Whittlesea and the vibrant border town of Maseru in Lesotho.

By his late teens, he enrolled at the prestigious AFDA film school in 2002, immersing himself in the craft of dramatic arts. Graduating in 2006 with a degree that honed his skills in performance and production, Mohapeloa wasted no time translating his academic foundation into real-world impact, proving that his path was less a straight line and more a deliberate weave of personal heritage and professional ambition.

Matli Mohapeloa graduated from a film school.
Actor Matli Mohapeloa honed his acting skills early on. Image: matlimohapeloa
Source: Instagram

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Katleho Mositoane (Entertainment writer) Katleho Mositoane is an entertainment writer at Briefly News (joined 2025). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Journalism from the University of the Free State. She writes columns that explore the social, political, and economic dynamics in Africa. She began her journalism career at Seipone community newspaper, where she reported on local sports stories. She has published articles with The Chanzo, a Tanzanian outlet and The Rational Standard, a South African commentary platform. She also served as a Writing Fellow at African Liberty. Contact Katleho at katleho.mositoane@briefly.co.za