Kaygee Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Daughter, Wife, Films

Katlego Letsholonyana is a South African actor, writer, director, and multidisciplinary creative who has become a familiar face, playing Chef Kgosi on the popular SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam.

His journey from small-village beginnings to national television screens reflects a grounded and earnest approach to storytelling.

In addition to on-camera work, he has built a reputation in theatre primarily through his acclaimed one-person show , Darkie. He contributes behind the scenes as a scriptwriter and creative voice in South African media.

Profile

• Full name: Katlego Letsholonyana
• Nickname: Kaygee
• Date of birth: N/A
• Age: N/A
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kgalagatsane, Zeerust (North West Province), South Africa  
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Actor, writer, director, voice artist
• Height: 1.8 m  
• Parents: Mother – deceased
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Daughter – Warona Katlego
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Tswana
• Net worth: R2.4 million

Early Life and Education

Katlego Letsholonyana was born and raised in the village of Kgalagatsane near Zeerust in the North West Province. There is no public record of his exact birth date or age.

He spent his early years in a rural settlement, deeply connected to Setswana culture. His mother passed away in 2003, and he has shared how that loss shaped his perspective.

For his education, Katlego completed a Diploma in Performance Arts at the Market Theatre Laboratory and a Drama for Life program at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he honed his skills in acting, writing, and directing.

Personal Life

Katlego is a proud father to his daughter, Warona, whom he frequently mentions as an inspiration behind his creative projects, including the poetry piece LESEA. He has not publicly disclosed a spouse or partner.

Career

Katlego’s break into acting came through theatre, where he wrote and performed Darkie: a one-person, one‑act show dealing with the plight of black labourers. It received strong reviews for its minimalistic staging and emotional power.

He gained widespread recognition for his role as Chef Kgosi on Skeem Saam, a character he played for several years and became closely identified with.

Beyond acting, Katlego works as a writer and director, contributing behind the scenes to TV adverts and creative workshops. He also created LESEA, a Setswana poetry-film piece featured in the Poetry Minute series, which presents his daughter’s influence through gesture and light.

Net worth

Katlego Letsholonyana’s estimated net worth is approximately R2.4 million. His income streams include acting on Skeem Saam, earnings from theatre performances, writing/directing credits, and his side business ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: N/A
• Twitter/X: @katlegokaygee9  

Filmography

• Skeem Saam as Chef Kgosi
• Darkie (one-person theatre production)
• Poetry Minute LESEA (short‑film/poetry)