Matshepo Sekgopi: a glimpse into her personal life and success story

Matshepo Sekgopi: a glimpse into her personal life and success story

Matshepo Sekgopi is a renowned South African actress who is not only beautiful but also extremely talented. Her talent is evident from her well-played character as Dimpho from The River. So, here is a glimpse into her personal life and success story.

Dimpho from The River's real name is Matshepo Sekgopi
Dimpho from The River's real name is Matshepo Sekgopi. Photo: @matshepo_sekgopi (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • She has had multiple roles in franchises such as Soul Buddyz, A Place Called Home, and Isibaya.
  • Her most famous relationship was with T.J. Mokhuane, commonly referred to as Tshepo. T.J. Mokhuane is a South African actor, motivational speaker, and radio presenter.
  • Matshepo Sekgopi's net worth has mostly been earned from her acting career, appearing on various television shows and series, where she earns a salary of $500-$1500 monthly.

Matshepo Sekgopi's profiles

Real Name

Matshepo Sekgopi

Date of birth

18 November 1996

Age

28 years as of 2025

Place of birth

Kagiso, Johannesburg

Country of birth

South Africa

Height

5'5"

Education

Soul Candi Institute of Music

Gender

Female

Occupation

Actress, Disc Jockey

TV shows

The River, Z' bondiwe

Popular role

Dimpho Mokoena

Instagram

@matshepo_sekgopi

Relationship status

Single

Networth

$50,000 - $250,000

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Matshepo Sekgopi biography

Matshepo Sekgopi is a young South African actress who is trailblazing through the acting scene. She has had multiple roles in franchises such as Soul Buddyz and Isibaya. Here is her life story

How old is Matshepo Sekgopi?

At such a young age, she has made a name for herself in an industry that presents itself as highly competitive. Matshepo Sekgopi's date of birth is 18 November 1996. As of 2025, Matshepo Sekgopi's age will be 28.

Educational background

Sekgopi was raised by her grandmother, a domestic worker and mother, whom she often credits for doing everything to ensure that she received everything she needed.

She was born in Pretoria in Gauteng and raised in Kagiso in Johannesburg, where she attended primary and secondary school. After school, she pursued a deejaying course at Soul Candi Institution of Music.

I also love house music and dancing; I'm that girl who always dances on tabletops at family gatherings. As such, I registered for a deejaying course at the Soul Candi institute of music.

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Top 5 facts about Matshepo Sekgopi
Top 5 facts about Matshepo Sekgopi. Photo: Canva.com (modified by author)
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Who are Matshepo Sekgopi's parents and siblings?

She has spoken a lot about how she was inspired by her mother and grandmother growing up. In interviews, the actress speaks a lot about her parents and how normal her life is at home beyond fame.

My life is just normal. I still wash dishes while at my parent's house in Pretoria and walk to the spaza to buy magwinya. A surprising fact about me is that I make the worst tea. My uncle once said that my tea tastes like dishwashing water; that's when I gave up on making it.

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Very little information is known about Matshepo Sekgopi's siblings.

How did Matshepo Sekgopi become famous?

She is renowned for her well-played role in The River, where she portrays Dimpho. Yet, surprisingly, she has never received formal training in acting.

A casting agent discovered Sekgopi just at the beginning of her deejaying career. After landing a recurring role in The River, she quickly became a fan favourite due to her stellar execution of the character Dimpho. She has also featured in Z'bondiwe, where she plays Esihle.

Some of the other TV shows with Matshepo Sekgopi;

  • Isibaya
  • A Place Called Home
  • Ingoma
  • Soul Buddyz

Does Matshepo Sekgopi have a boyfriend?

Her most famous relationship was with T.J. Mokhuane, commonly referred to as Tshepo. T.J. Mokhuane is a South African actor, motivational speaker, and radio presenter who was Matshepo Sekgopi's boyfriend for a short while. The pair shared a deep romance, and as a result, she got pregnant.

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Does Matshepo Sekgopi have a baby?

Once Tshepo found out that Sekgopi was expecting their baby in 2019, he quickly called the relationship off, stating that he was not ready emotionally or financially to be a father. Soon after, she terminated their baby.

Matshepo Sekgopi's net worth

Her net worth is estimated to lie between $50,000 and $250,000.

How much does Matshepo Sekgopi earn?

Matshepo Sekgopi's net worth has mostly been earned from her acting career, appearing on various television shows and series where she earns a salary of $500-$1500 monthly

Does Matshepo Sekgopi have any social media?

Matshepo Sekgopi's Instagram page is very active, with an ever-growing following of more than 193k. On her IG page, you can swoon over Matshepo Sekgopi's pictures.

Her Twitter account is also active, with more than 21.6k followers. On her account bio, she specifies that for bookings, you can reach her through an email addressed to mbookings@yahoo.com.

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Matshepo Sekgopi is a stunning actress who has made a mark in an industry she did not foresee being a part of. She is also a feminist who would have loved it if South Africa's first black president were one of her heroines, Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

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Source: Briefly News

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