Generations actor Kope Makgae (Mrekza) opens up on tough times

South African actor, Tswyza continues to set the bar high despite the challenges his acting academy has faced.

The actor from Lebowakgomo in Limpopo, whose real name is Kope Makgae, started his province’s very first film and television academy.

The academy’s named Wyza Media Studios and was launched in Polokwane on 20 November 2020.

He told the publication it hasn’t been an easy road but he is happy that young talents in Mzansi have found a home under it.

The Generations: The Legacy actor said Covid-19 did a number on him. He said he inherited a lot of debt and couldn’t finish his productions with his team.

“I couldn’t help my students as best as I could, but now we are bigger and better,” he said, adding that he’s still self-funded.

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He said he made a promise from the beginning of his project that even when the road isn’t easy, he will make sure his students are well taught.

The actor said he will never lose hope as he wants to see many talents go far under his belt.

He said his wish is to see people investing in their kids’ future.

“Everything is coming alright so far and I am happy that we have managed to enrol 25 new students for the film and television production. We want more local disadvantaged youth and sponsorship partners,” he said.

He said registrations for acting classes are still open.

Tswyza said he will continue to impart more knowledge to the youth in Mzansi with his school, workshops, and seminars.

Last year, some of his students were given an opportunity to showcase their talents and skills on Generations: The Legacy.

“They saw and experienced first-hand what it means to be an actor on the most famous soapie in South Africa. They got an opportunity to be on screen and learn about few activities behind the screen,” he said.

Generations: The Legacy Actor Kope Makgae(Mrekza’s) son dubbed the next Percy Tau – Video

Like father, like son? Generations the Legacy actor Kope Makgae who plays the role of Mrekza Makhafula on the SABAC 1 soapie, is set to experience otherwise. His twin son Kopello Zoyl Makgae is interested in soccer, and the boy has top goal-scoring skills.

Not eager to follow his fathers’ acting footsteps, Kopello is an Arsenal and Orlando Pirates supporter. He spends weekends on the training field with his coach and supporting dad.

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Dubbed the next Mzansi soccer star due to ball control and scoring abilities, comparisons were made to current Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly winger Percy “Lion of Judah” Tau, who did a brief stint in the English Premier League with Brighton and Hove.

It seems talent flows in the Makgae blood; Mrekza is a man of many talents; when he is off our small screens on Generations The Legacy, he will be in the studio making music. He is a businessman, film producer and stage performer, his twins Zoey Koepelletswe “Toto” Makgae and Kopello Zoyl Makgae are also good swimmers. Mzansi, brace yourselves; we might have our next swimming Olympic Champion from the Makgae family.

In real life, Mrekza is married to his wife, Mpotseng; she is athletic and fitness enthusiastic who usually hangs out with her twins for fitness training.

Apart from on-field skills, the Makgae twin brother is into driving; together with his sister, they often congest their home driveway with traffic while driving their mini cars. Mrekza, at one point, shared a video of his son driving a real car to the shock of South Africans.

Speaking on his son’s talent, Mrekza revealed that Zoyl loves football; he is eager to learn new skills and is inseparable from his soccer ball.

“We are not rushing him; we just want him to develop the love, discipline and skills for the sport he loves. The natural skills are there, and with proper development, I think we have a gem here.” – Kope Makgae.