Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite, broadcast on SABC1 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]

Skeem Saam
The Skeem Saam team
GenreSoap opera
Created byWinnie Serite
Written by
Andries Mahlatse Banda (head writer & senior story Ddveloper)

Lunga John Radebe Kgomotso Aphane Zola Hlungwani Spha Madondo Godfrey Silumko Nkonzo

  • Myrah Molokomme (Script Coordinator)

Mmetsa Makhwidiri (Trainee Writer) Joseph Senosi (Trainee Writer)

Starring
  • Clement Maosa
  • Hungani Ndlovu
  • Phillip Thobejane
  • Patrick Seleka
  • Africa Tsoai
  • Harriet Manamela
  • Dieketseng Mnisi
  • Mogau Motlhatswi
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Eric Macheru
  • Cedric Fourie
  • Masilo Magoro
  • Elizabeth Serunye
  • Lerato Marabe
  • Molobane Maja
  • Lebogang Elephant
  • Amanda Manku
  • Samukele Mkhize
  • Hellen Motsuki
  • Thabiso Molokomme
  • Lethabo Mekoa
  • Mahlatse Moropo
  • Matthews Manamela
  • Vusi Leremi
  • Mosa Nkhwashu
  • Zizo Sobhutyu
  • Oratile Maitisa
  • Vele Manenje
  • Tshepo Senatle
  • Skhumbuzo Mbatha
  • Lebogang Chidi
  • Johanna Molotsi
  • Arthur Molepo
  • Gontse Ntshegang
  • Lydia Mokgokoloshi
  • Busisiwe Nyundu
  • Thabang Leboa
  • Innocent Sadiki
  • James Pilkington
  • Bongani Madondo
  • Bongani Masondo
  • Keamogetswe Leburu
  • Refilwe Mokgotlhoa
  • Majwala Molokomme
  • Kholofelo Lekganyane
  • Lizelle van de Venter
  • Mlungisi Mathe
  • Molefi Monaisa
  • Makgofe Moagi
  • Buhle Maseko
  • Pearl Nikolić
Theme music composerTuks Senganga
Opening theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Ending theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languages
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes2,350
Production
Executive producerWinnie Serite
ProducerDebbie Strumpher
Production locationsTurfloop, Johannesburg
Running time30 minutes
Production companyPEU Communication Solutions
Release
Original networkSABC1
Original release2011 (2011) –
present

Plot

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
Actor Role
Charles Maja Big Boy Mabitsela
Amanda Du-Pont Nompumelelo Mthiyane
Gift Mokhampanyane Fanie Maserumule
Lesego Marakalla Rachel Kunutu
Khutjo Green Detective Ledwaba
Bongani Madondo Mangaliso Sangweni
Pearl Maimela Sonti Magongwa
Oros Mampofu Jama Kekana
Natasha Thahane Mbali'Enhle Tango
Nozuko Ngcayiya Ayanda
Nokuzola Mlengana Sis Ouma
Patrick Shai Seakamela
Tsholo Matshaba Molahlegi
Mathema Kgomo Kelebogile Kgomo
Mothusi Magano Tumishang
Thahane Lefoa Sphola
Nicholas Nkuna Sakhile Mkhize
Austin Rethabile Mothapo Noah Matloga
Nakedi Leshabane Constance Shibambo
Lydia Mokgokoloshi Koko Mantsha

Cast shown in opening credits
  • Phillip Thobejane
  • Clement Maosa
  • Thabiso Mokolomme
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Africa Tsoai
  • Harriet Manamela
  • Cedric Fourie
  • Samukele Mkhize

Main cast
Actor Role
Phillip Thobejane Mahlatse Kunutu
Clement Maosa Zamokuhle Seakamela
Patrick Seleka Katlego Peterson
Lerato Marabe Pretty Seakamela
Samukele Mkhize Khwezikazi Gasela
Cedric Fourie Lehasa Maphosa
Harriet Manamela Meikie Maputla
Dieketseng Mnisi MaNtuli Seakamela
Eric Macheru Leeto Maputla
Mogau Motlhatswi Mapitsi Magongwa
Africa Tsoai John Maputla
Putla Sehlapelo Alfred Magongwa
Elizabeth Serunye Principal Thobakgale
Amanda Manku Elizabeth "Lizzy" Thobakgale
Vusi Leremi Clement Letsoalo
Thabiso Molokomme Paxton Kgomo
Hungani Ndlovu Thabo Maputla
Lethabo Mekoa Ntswaki Rathoka

References
  1. Zack, "Skeem Saam Actors and Actresses", 10 November 2015
  2. "skeem_saam", 12 April 2020
  3. "Skeem Saam loses millions of viewers!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 2 February 2021.


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