WATCH: Scandal actress Dintle Nyathi ‘Mapaseka Koetle’s salary shocks Mzansi

Mapaseka Koetle is a South African actress best known for her role on Scandal as Dintle! We can all agree that she is the star actress we all hate. She may be an irritating character, but her determination is unrivalled, and everyone will end up loving her

Koetle Nyokong has loved acting since her teenage days. It did not come as a surprise that she followed the path of entertainment. She dreamed of and worked towards being an actress.

Mapaseka Koetle was born on March 23, 1989, in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa. Growing up, she wanted to be a medical doctor or a lawyer at some point.As a child, her love for the doctor’s coat inspired her interest in the profession. Later, as a teenager, she fell in love with acting and pursued the dream.

At thirteen, the actress started to exhibit her love for art, which continued to grow. She began to appear in small productions and landing roles.Eventually, she appeared in the production Show Off in 2012. She plays Dintle in the e.tv soap opera Scandal.

Aside from acting, Koetle is a blogger and writes out of her experiences as a mother.Nyokong has also established herself in the business world. She has personal businesses and joint businesses with her husband. In 2020, she and her husband launched Gorge Grab n Go Café.

Mapaseka Koetle is the most paid actress in Mzansi?

However, many questions have been asked about how much the star actress earns from Scandal. In recent years, Scandal has kept the salaries of their cast under wraps, but it seems as if it’s a thing of the past.

No doubt Scandal has the plug and has proved it in recent years. With it being one of the most-watched drama series, every actor’s dream is to be part of the cast. Despite all being said, a star-studded cast does not come cheap, and it’s a well-known fact.

Despite the fact that pay is based on characteristics like experience, time on set, and role importance, Dintle Nyathi is not one of them. According to rumours, she is one of the highest-paid actors in 2023. Given that she is only a lead actor, how is this possible? Aside from being a lead actor, she also manages Scandal’s social media profiles and is the drama series’ social media manager.

Scandal pays Mapaseka Koetle R180 000 per month for her duties as an actress and social media manager. She surpasses Leleti Khumalo and Sindi Dlathu, who both earn roughly R140 000 as co-directors on their respective drama series.

Koetle earns money from acting, her business, and her blogging platform. She has done commercials for many top brands, like Vodacom, Joko, and ABSA. Acting and entrepreneurship account for a higher percentage of her earnings.