Mapula Mafole

Mapula Mafole (born 18 July 1990)^[1] is a South African actress best known for playing the role of Mapula on the e.tv soapie Rhythm City (2015–2022).^[2][3]

Mapula Mafole
Born	Mapula Mafole (1990-07-18) 18 July 1990 (age 35) Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Other names	Mpule
Alma mater	AFDA
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2012–present
Known for	Playing Mapula on Rhythm City
Television	Rhythm City (2015–2022)

Early life

Mafole was born in Diepkloof, Soweto, Gauteng and raised in Klerksdorp, North West to Moses and Monica Mafole who later moved her and her siblings to Tshwane, Pretoria when she was 10 before they relocated to the United Kingdom. In 2013, she graduated and now holds AFDA degree.^[4]

Career

In 2012 Mafole made her television debut with a cameo role on SABC1 drama series Intersexions playing the role of Beauty.^[2] She took part and starred in small screen motion pictures such as the 1Magic miniseries Pila Pila (2023),^[5] My Girlfriend’s Father (2023),^[6] Ke Bona Spoko (2022), and Expiry Date.^[3] In 2022, she starred as one of three leads in the third season of Unmarried.

Awards and nominations

List of Accolades
Award / Film Festival	Year	Nomination	Project	Recipient	Result	Ref.
South African Film and Television Awards	2018	Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress	Rhythm City	Herself	Nominated	[7]
	2020	Golden Horn Award for Best Actress			Nominated	[8]
	2021	Golden Hord Award for Best Supporting Actress			Nominated	[a]

1. Cited to multiple sources:^[9][10]

Filmography

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2012	Intersexions	Beauty	Cameo role	[2]
2015–2022	Rhythm City	Mapula	Main role	[2]