The remarkably talented Thabang Molaba is a force to be reckoned with. Thabang was born and bred in the small town of Harrismith, in the Free State, South Africa. Coming from a small environment with few opportunities never stopped him from dreaming big.
Acting and theatre have always been a part of his life. From 2009 to 2011, he was a member of the Tshiame Youth Club. This troupe studied drama and practised ancient traditional plays, often travelling to surrounding areas to perform them. This is also where he expanded on his talents in choreography and dancing.
In 2017, after he graduated from Tshwane University of Technology with a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Diploma, he moved to Johannesburg. A student fresh out of Varsity with nothing to his name and no money.
In 2017, he was cast in his first two television commercials, WIMPY - “Make Time” and 5FM – “We Live Loud”. His persistence and determination landed him a cameo slot on Comedy Central – I Live with A Model. He then shifted his focus to honing his craft with the help of one-on-one acting classes with the star actress and acting coach, Patricia Boyer. All his hard work and dedication landed him his first big break in a recurring role in Season 2 of the Telenovela The Queen (Mzansi Magic). A year later, he landed his first lead role on a star-cast, 13-part series aired on SABC 1, Diamond City.
In a short period, this talented artist and graduate worked his way up the entertainment ladder, becoming one of South Africa’s most loved personalities. Hard-working, disciplined, and professional, this young actor has made an indelible mark in entertainment.
Thabang’s latest work is playing a supporting role in the third instalment of the magical thriller franchise Now You See Me, starring Rosamund Pike, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt and Justice Smith, marking a significant milestone for his career and further spotlighting South African talent on the global stage. The film Now You See Me 3 is set for release in theatres on the 14th of November 2025.
Thabang has also appeared in the lead role of the Netflix series Blood and Water – one of the best local South African series, in which he stars alongside Ama Qamata. Khosi Ngema, Gail Mabalane, Dillon Wingvogel and Arno Greeff. Another career highlight is his 3-year TV commercial deal with NIVEA Men, which has been hugely successful for the brand. The latest commercial is currently airing on all major channels nationwide.
There is little doubt that Thabang will soon be an international sensation!
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