Khelina from DiepCity (Lebohang Mpyana) is dead: What was the cause?
Mzansi has been thrust into a sombre mood after news regarding Khelina from DiepCity's death made headlines. Lebohang Mpyana's onscreen presence made her a household name, and her ability to own her roles attracted fans to the shows she was featured in. What caused her death?
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Khelina from DiepCity earned a spot in people's hearts through her larger-than-life personality, confidence, hard work and talent. Her role in the Mzansi Magic show depicted a nosy and problematic woman married to Ringtone. Was Legohang Mpyana any different?
Lebohang Mpyana's profile and bio summary
| Full name | Lebohang Mpyana |
| Other names | Queen Sekwatakwata, Lettie |
| Date of birth | 3 January 1989 |
| Age | 34 years old in 2023 |
| Birth sign | Capricorn |
| Death | 2 November 2023 |
| Place of birth | Ga-Mokgokong in Moletjie Village, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Current residence | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Languages | Sepedi, English |
| Gender | Female |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Marital status | Not married |
| Education | Paul Rapetswa Institute of Dramatic and Mahuna Institutes for the Arts |
| Profession | Actress, comedian, musician, MC |
| Famous as | Khelina from DiepCity |
| Social media | InstagramTikTokX (Twitter) |
Who was Lebohang Mpyana?
Lebohang Mpyana was a talented and upcoming South African actress and Sepedi-speaking comedian. She had been in the entertainment industry for over 19 years.
Khelina from DiepCity's real name
Lebohang rose to prominence when she was cast to play Khelina on Mzansi Magic's DiepCity. Khelina was her first role on television, and her spectacular performance on the show made her an instant fan favourite. Her nickname was Lettie, while her stage moniker was Queen Sekwatakwata.
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How old is Khelina from DiepCity?
How old is Lettie Lebohang? The DiepCity actress was born on 3 January 1989 in Ga-Mokgokong in Moletjie Village, Limpopo, South Africa. Lebohang Mpyana's age was 34 years when she died in 2023.
Where is Lebohang Mpyana from?
Mpyana was born in Ga-Mokgokong in Moletjie Village, Limpopo, South Africa. She was brought up by her grandparents after her mother sadly passed away in 1998 when she was nine years old. She rarely talked about her father, and information about her father's identity was never publicly available.
Is Khelina from DiepCity married in real life?
The actress was not married in real life. Neither were any speculations about the existence of Khelina from DiepCity's husband. Her relationship life and romantic partners were also not publicly known.
Lebohang Mpyana's education
The actress matriculated from Kgabo Secondary School. She later obtained her arts certificate from the Paul Rapetswa Institute of Dramatic and Mahuna Institutes for the Arts.
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Lebohang Mpyana's career
Mpyana was a multi-talented lady; she would act, sing, and make people laugh through comedy. She often performed in her native language, Sepedi. Lettie also used to work at Mahuma Group for 18 years.
She was part of Thobela FM's Mahlakung drama, where she portrayed Sylvia's character. Acting was not her dream career, but she decided to pursue it in theatres after getting positive reviews for her amazing performance in the Mahlakung radio soapie.
The actress used to do comedy performances around Limpopo, but it was impossible to go on stage in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown. She decided to make funny skits and post them online. She heard about DiepCity auditions in 2019 and tried her luck by doing an online audition.
After waiting for months, she got a call back in late 2020 and was informed that the DiepCity production team had found a suitable role for her. Later, in 2021, she was cast to play Khelina's character. Lettie won the Viewers' Choice Best Actress Award at the Royalty Soapie Awards in September 2021 for her role on the fan-favourite show.
Lebohang Mpyana's net worth
The talented actress had an estimated net worth of between $150,000 and $230,000. Most of her fortune came from her role on Mzansi Magic's DiepCity. She also earned through brand endorsement deals like Shell in February 2023.
Lebohang Mpyana's Instagram
Mpana enjoyed a following of over 147 thousand followers on her Instagram at the time of her demise. Lebohang Mpyana shared funny videos on the platform and her TikTok account. She had over 488 thousand followers and over 2.1 million likes on the video-sharing app.
Khelina from DiepCity was one of the reasons viewers tuned in to the Mzansi Magic show. Sadly, the soapie was not renewed for a third season. Nonetheless, fans were hopeful to see more of Lebohang Mpyana's TV shows, given her incredible acting talent.
Is Khelina from DiepCity dead in real life?
On 1 November 2023, news of Lebohang Mpyana's death made headlines on social media. Her family has since then confirmed the heartbreaking news about the actress' death.
The statement released by the family on 2 November 2023 read, "We ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers in this time of bereavement. Memorial service and funeral details will follow,”
What happened to Lebohang Mpyana?
According to the report shared by the family spokesperson, Lebohang Mpyana passed away after a short illness. The statement did not include further details about the ailment and where she was at the time of her demise. Neither is there verifiable information regarding Lebohang Mpyana's cause of death or any medical history.
Black Brain production shared a moving tribute to the actress and her impact on the industry, especially when playing Khelina on DiepCity. The statement read,
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Lebohang Mpyana, who portrayed the iconic role of 'Khelina' in our beloved show. In the Black Brain family, we stand together in profound sadness, the loss we feel and the incredible impact she had on all of us.
Khelina from DiepCity's death has caught Mzansi by surprise. Besides highlighting the sudden end to her flourishing career and love for the arts, Lebohang Mpyana's biography documents her journey and transcendence to stardom.
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