Michelle Mosalakae

Michelle Mosalakae is a South African actress, writer and theatre director who became widely known after her television debut as Zakithi, a traditional healer, in the Mzansi Magic drama series Isibaya. Her performance quickly brought her national recognition.

She studied at St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria before attending Rhodes University, where she graduated cum laude and specialized in acting, directing and applied theatre.

Her film debut came in the Netflix action thriller Silverton Siege (2022), where she played Rachel Paige. She appeared alongside Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini, Arnold Vosloo and Shane Wellington.

Beyond acting, Mosalakae has developed work as a writer, theatre director and entrepreneur. She has also been involved in youth development and football through her foundation and football club.