Kagiso Rathebe, 1992
Actors · October 26, 1992
Kagiso Rathebe
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Kagiso Rathebe is 33 years old, born October 26, 1992 · Scorpio.
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About
Kagiso Rathebe is a South African actor who trained at The Market Theatre Laboratory and built a streaming presence across regional hits and international platforms. Best known for his role as Amo on the soapie Scandal!, he's since appeared in How To Ruin Christmas, Spoorloos, The Queen, and Noughts & Crosses. Born 26 October 1992, he's a Scorpio now balancing paralegal roles on Showmax's Law, Love & Betrayal with film work including Netflix's City of Gold.
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Biography
Kagiso Rathebe is a South African actor and model born 26 October 1992. He graduated from The Market Theatre Laboratory before landing recurring roles on regional television. His breakout came as Amo on the long-running soapie Scandal!, which made him a recognisable face across South Africa. Beyond that, he appeared in How To Ruin Christmas, Spoorloos, The Queen, and Noughts & Crosses—a mix of comedy, crime, and drama that positioned him as a versatile screen actor.
From 2022 onwards, Rathebe expanded into streaming platforms. He guest-starred on The River in 2022, then landed roles in Amazon Prime's My Girlfriends Father and Mzansi Magic's crime thriller Maru A Pula, both directed by filmmaker Kagiso Sam Leburu. His current on-screen presence includes a paralegal attorney role on Showmax's legal drama Law, Love & Betrayal, while Netflix's City of Gold awaits release.
As a Scorpio born in late October, Rathebe carries the sign's reputation for intensity and reinvention—traits evident in his willingness to move across regional broadcast, streaming, and film work. Actors in general perform across mediums including television, film, and digital platforms, balancing character work with public visibility. Based in South Africa, he represents a generation of performers navigating the shift from traditional broadcast to streaming dominance across the continent.
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Before Fame
Rathebe trained at The Market Theatre Laboratory, one of South Africa's most respected performance institutions. The Laboratory is known for developing rigorous stage and screen actors; his education there positioned him for professional roles in television and film before his breakthrough appearance on Scandal!.
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Trivia
- His role as Amo on Scandal! became his signature character and the project he's best known for across South Africa.
- In 2023, he appeared in two separate productions—Amazon Prime's My Girlfriends Father and Mzansi Magic's Maru A Pula, both directed by filmmaker Kagiso Sam Leburu.
- His current role as a paralegal attorney on Showmax's Law, Love & Betrayal marks a shift into legal-drama territory, part of a broader expansion into streaming platforms.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Kagiso Rathebe gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kagiso Rathebe?
- Kagiso Rathebe is 33 years old (born October 26, 1992).
- When is Kagiso Rathebe's birthday?
- Kagiso Rathebe was born on October 26, 1992.
- What is Kagiso Rathebe's zodiac sign?
- Kagiso Rathebe is a Scorpio, born October 26, 1992.
- What is Kagiso Rathebe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kagiso Rathebe was born in 1992, the year of the Water Monkey.
- What does Kagiso Rathebe do?
- Kagiso Rathebe is a actor.
- Is Kagiso Rathebe still alive?
- Yes — Kagiso Rathebe is alive and 33 years old.
- What is Kagiso Rathebe's life-path number?
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