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About
South African actress, motivational speaker, and spiritual leader who rose to fame with her portrayal of Sonti Magongwa on the celebrated SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam. She performed the role of Sonti for five years, solidifying her place in the entertainment industry and public eye.
Before Fame
She grew up in Ga-Mashashane in Limpopo, South Africa. She studied mechanical engineering before pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. She first became a stage manager for the SA State theatre in 2010 and went on to work on productions such as Kalushi and The Rivonia before joining the cast of Skeem Saam in 2011.
Trivia
In 2023, she was declared a semi-finalist in the Mrs. South Africa pageant. In 2021, she transitioned her career to ministry when she became a pastor at Triumphant Church International.
Family Life
After getting married, she adopted her husband's last name and began going by Pearl Nikolic. Together, she and her husband are the parents of two sons. Both of her grandparents served as church pastors.
Associated With
She starred on the award-winning comedy series Skeem Saam opposite Clement Maosa.
