Thabiso Mokhethi Shares How Faith in God Transformed His Life

South African actor and former sangoma Thabiso Mokhethi says that no matter what life throws at you, nothing is bigger than God. Hailing from Jabulani in Soweto, the 43-year-old star is a member of the Lutheran Church of South Africa in Spruitview, Ekurhuleni, and credits his faith for overcoming immense personal challenges.

Thabiso describes himself as washed in the blood and saved by Jesus Christ. He says God has restored him after he experienced loss, addiction, and personal hardship. “There’s no problem that God cannot fix. There’s no addiction or pain God cannot heal. I am living proof. I lost my mum, dad, brothers, my sanity and dignity. But God brought it all back greater than before,” he said. “When you see me doing great things, know that you can too. I’m not special, God is.”

Over the years, Thabiso has faced divorce, job losses, poverty, and grief. He credits God as his chief executive officer, guiding him and connecting him with people who inspire and uplift him. “God helps me become great, and in turn I help others become great too. I’m living proof that no matter how far you have fallen, when you go on your knees and call God, He will lift you up,” he said.

Reflecting on his past, Thabiso revealed that as a teenager around 2000, he struggled with drug addiction, which he said could lead to gangsterism. In 2015, he trained and worked as a sangoma but stepped away in 2020 to focus fully on his faith and ministry.

Thabiso is also an accomplished actor, previously starring in the popular soap opera Generations. He now takes on roles such as Bhekani in the movie Treasure Hunt, portraying a South African man living in a shack, collecting scrap metal to make ends meet while feeling frustrated by limited opportunities for black people in the new South Africa.

Today, Thabiso combines his public platform with evangelism and life coaching. He teaches people to transform their lives through faith and practical guidance. “I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. My parents did their best to give me a good education. I relate to the pain of those struggling in life,” he said.

Thabiso’s story shows how resilience and faith can transform even the hardest circumstances, offering hope and inspiration to those facing their own challenges.