Being raised by a white family meant that she had the best things in life.
However, for the Generations actress, this was the beginning of her identity crisis.
Growing up away from her roots made her distant from her family and the resentment of the black community.
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As a grown-up, she is trying to heal and come into terms with her real self.
Read on to find out about her life and what she has done to accept herself.
Her father, Pathe Motene, was a petrol attendant.
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She was adopted and raised by her mothers employer, who was white.
Her biological family, the Motenes, lived in Phokeng, Rustenburg.
The activist got the best education a black girl could only dream of during the apartheid rule.
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She attended Pretoria Girls High School.
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She is single but open to finding love.
She is an actress known for playing the role of journalist Tsego in Generations from 2000 until 2004.
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She worked alongside Phemelo Motene, whose marital name is Phemelo Ngcobo, in Generations.
She has featured in various films and series such as Hotel Rwanda and Zabalaza (2015).
She is also a TV host of a lifestyle show, M-Nets Studio 53.
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The actress is also an author.
She is also an activist and sits on the board of POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse).
She wants women to speak up when it comes to sexual harassment so that they can get psychological therapy.
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She is also the founder of Waka talent.
Beingraised by white peoplemade her hate her origin as an African.
She recalls not wanting to learn her native language and Tswana tradition.
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She rarely went to her native land to see her granny and other Motenes in Phokeng.
She was growing up as a white girl who was in a black girls body.
She used to associate the blacks with negativity.
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She tried to get black perfect hair by wearing weaves and braids.
The identity crisis also made her start using drugs and drinking alcohol.
Her foster family relocated to Israel, and she had to go live with her foster brother.
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While here, she struggled with her identity and decided to go live in Phokeng with her family.
She even learned to communicate in Tswana.
Counselling has also helped her get back on her feet.
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She, however, still maintains theJudaism religion.
Rosie Motene gives us a lesson on how to deal with the situation.
Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Alice is an engaged member of the Rotaract Club of Kabete.
For inquiries, reach out to her at alicenjoro01@gmail.com
