Scandal!': Tebello applauded for educating viewers about prostate cancer

Scandal!': Tebello applauded for educating viewers about prostate cancerViewers are applauding the writers for allowing the child actor to educate audiences about prostate cancer while entertaining them

by Rae Seleme

23-09-2021

in SA TV and Film

Scandal!' actor Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane as Tebello. Image via Twitter @etvScandal

Child actor Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane, has won the hearts of Mzansi viewers again through his master class acting.

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Litlhakanyane who plays the role of Tebello, and Neo Mokgethi's grandson has been educating Scandal! viewers about prostate cancer since his grandfather was diagnosed with the disease.

Litlhakanyane first captured the hearts of many South Africans with his acting and fluent Tswana in 2020.

He was recently promoted to a starring cast member because of his talent and popularity on Scandal!.

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How can you not love that face #etvScandal https://t.co/yZbmqbAiLt pic.twitter.com/Y1O89WfPyZ

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 21, 2021

NEO'S CANCER STORYLINE Viewers have applauded the writers for allowing the child actor to educate audiences about prostate cancer while entertaining viewers as Tebello on the show.

Tebello is also raising money for his grandfather's operation with the help of his young friend, Khumo.

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Fans were in awe of Tebello's speech, his drive to help his grandfather, and the way he connected with audiences on social media and at home.

Viewers expected veteran actor Jerry Mofokeng (Neo Mokgethi) to be the one to educate viewers about prostate cancer, since he and his character are diagnosed with prostate cancer.

#etvScandal

Who s that friend of Tibi?

This boy uses the English I need on all my interviews pic.twitter.com/KkBDoY30Qd

Name cannot be blank (@mokotjo101) September 20, 2021

JERRY MOFOKENG'S CANCER STORY The actor surprised viewers of #etvScandal when he recently revealed to Sowetan that he wanted his character to go through his real-life cancer journey to eliminate any myths about the disease.

The veteran actor confirmed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October 2019 and detailed his cancer journey in the interview.

He told the publication that it was important for his character's cancer storyline to unfold in September, as September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Also read:Art imitates life: Scandal!'s' Jerry Mofokeng also diagnosed with cancer

Neo has finally agreed to get treatment! Any guesses on what influenced his sudden change of mind?? #etvscandal pic.twitter.com/c8IrmjnPh7

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 23, 2021

The saddest thing about Neo Mokhethi s storyline is that it s NOT just a storyline

Praying for ntate Jerry Mofokeng #etvscandal

Lady Charlotte (@LadyCharlotte01) September 22, 2021

Was Tibi wrong for exposing his Neo s diagnoses in front of the people even though it was for a good cause? #etvscandal #prostatecancerawareness pic.twitter.com/3q4fyhcI32

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 22, 2021

Also read: TONIGHT'S EPISODE: Scandal - Wednesday 22 September 2021 (E3916 S13)

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