Veteran actress Sophie Lichaba has endured many struggles since opening up about her battle with diabetes, including losing out on business and blacking out while driving.The star recently joined the cast of hit drama series Lockdown as Palesa, the head nurse at Kgotsong asylum.

The fifth season of the hit prison series will air on Showmax from January 30, with two episodes per week broadcast every Thursday.Viewers are introduced to a broken Palesa, who is constantly looking for approval.