Skeem Saam
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Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite, broadcast on SABC 1 since 2011.[1][2] The show is set in Johannesburg and Turfloop. It rose to fame since it arrived, competing with Generations. A majority youth-centered show, Skeem Saam is an SABC Education production. It has been running for 10 seasons. In January 2021, the SABC announced that the show would go on a production break starting from 1 March 2021 due to a massive decline in viewership.[3]
Plot
[edit]The story follows the lives of the residents of Turfloop who face daily trials and tribulations as they climb the ladder to success. It also follows the lives of the rich in Johannesburg and how they handle the challenges they face in their businesses and also follows the lives of the rich and poor staying in Turfloop.
Former cast
[edit]| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lesego Marakalla | Rachel Kunutu |
| Shoki Mmola | Celia Kunutu-Magongwa |
| Lydia Mokgokoloshi | Koko Mantsha Ramabu |
| Cornet Mamabolo | Thabo Maputla |
| Amanda Du-Pont | Nompumelelo Mthiyane |
| Charles Maja | Big Boy Mabitsela |
| Thabiso Mkhabela | Leshole Mabitsela |
| Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila | Mokgadi Maputla |
| Gift Mokhampanyane | Fanie Maserumule |
| Bongani Madondo | Mangaliso Sangweni |
| Pearl Maimela | Sonti Magongwa |
| Makgofe Moagi | Charity Ramabu |
| Kgagi Kwataile | Popo Nkanana |
| Natasha Thahane | Mbali'Enhle Tango |
| Nozuko Ngcayiya | Ayanda |
| Nokuzola Mlengana | Sis Ouma |
| Patrick Shai | Seakamela |
| Tsholofelo Matshaba | Molahlegi Magongwa |
| Mathema Kgomo | Kelebogile Kgomo |
| Mothusi Magano | Tumishang |
| Thahane Lefoa | Sphola |
| Nicholas Nkuna | Sakhile Mkhize |
| Austin Rethabile Mothapo | Noah Matloga |
| Nakedi Leshabane | Constance Shibambo |
| Oros Mampofu | Jama |
| Mlungisi Mathe | Emkay |
| Macks Papo | Marothi Maphuthuma |
Cast shown in opening credits
[edit]- Phillip Thobejane
- Clement Maosa
- Hungani Ndlovu
- Thabiso Mokolomme
- Putla Sehlapelo
- Dieketseng Mnisi
- Cedric Fourie
- Samukele Mkhize
Main cast
[edit]| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Harriet Manamela | Meikie Maputla |
| Africa Tsoai | John Maputla |
| Clement Maosa | Zamokuhle "Kwaito" Seakamela |
| Hungani Ndlovu | Thabo Maputla |
| Dieketseng Mnisi | Julie "MaNtuli" Seakamela |
| Mogau P. Motlatshwi | Mapitsi Magongwa-Maputla |
| Elizabeth Serunye | Jacobeth Thobakgale |
| Putla Sehlapelo | Alfred Magongwa |
| Eric Macheru | Leeto Maputla |
| Cedric Fourie | Lehasa Maphosa |
| Masilo Magoro | Charles Kunutu |
| Amanda Manku | Elizabeth Thobakgale-Seakamela |
| Lerato Marabe | Pretty Seakamela |
| Matthews Manamela | Enos Babeile |
| Molobane Maja | Ivy Kgomo |
| Lebogang Elephant | Obed Kgomo |
| Hellen Motsuki | Melita Monama |
| Thabiso Molokomme | Paxton Kgomo |
| Lethabo Mekoa | Ntswaki Rathoka |
| Phillip Thobejane | Mahlatse Kunutu |
| Mahlatse Moropo | Letetswe Kunutu |
Achievements
[edit]South Africa Film and Television Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Skeem Saam | Most Popular TV Soap/Telenovela | Nominated | [4] |
| Best TV Soap | Won | [5] | ||
| Mmoni Moabi, Percy Maboane, Ricardo Klassen & Kgomotso Lebakeng | Best Achievement in Directing - TV Soap | Won | [6] | |
| Khomotjo Aphane, Myrah Molokamme, Metsa Makhwidiri, Joseph Senosi, Kelton Sinyosi, Sibusisiwe Manqele, Siphamandla Madondo & Zola Hlungwani | Best Achievement in Scriptwriting - TV Soap | Won | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ Zack, "Skeem Saam Actors and Actresses", 10 November 2015
- ^ "skeem_saam", 12 April 2020
- ^ "Skeem Saam loses millions of viewers!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "2024's SAFTA nominations announced: See all the dominators and new categories at this year's event". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "2024's SAFTA nominations announced: See all the dominators and new categories at this year's event". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "2024's SAFTA nominations announced: See all the dominators and new categories at this year's event". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "2024's SAFTA nominations announced: See all the dominators and new categories at this year's event". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
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