Biography of Jerry Phele: Age, Career & Net Worth

Published February 17, 2026 Updated February 24, 2026

Jerry Phele Biography, Profile, Age, Career & Net Worth

Jerry Phele (born 1 July 1956) is a South African Sotho-born actor known for his role as Mofokeng on Emzini Wezinsizwa.

He has also starred in other notable TV series such as Skwizas and The Throne.

Jerry Phele Age

He was born on the 1st of July 1956 in Free State, South Africa. As of 2026, he is 65 years old and celebrates his birthday on July 1st every year.

He also starred in the SABC1 edutainment series Khululeka and returned for the second season of the SABC2 sitcom Skwizas.

In the Mzansi Magic sitcom Samsokolo, he played Bra Seputla, a cunning cab driver.

In 2018, he starred in the Mzansi Magic drama The Throne as Motsamai, the town clown with more wisdom than meets the eye.

Jerry Phele has an estimated net worth of $150,000 which he has earned as an actor.