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]

Skeem Saam
The Skeem Saam cast
GenreSoap opera
Created byWinnie Serite
Written by
Sibusiso Mamba (Story Editor)

Kgomotso Aphane Zola Hlungwani Spha Madondo Kelton Senyosi Sibusisiwe Gugu Manqele Mmetsa Makhwidiri Joseph Senosi

  • Myrah Molokomme (Script Coordinator)
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
  • Tshepo Senatle
  • Skhumbuzo Mbatha
  • Lebogang Chidi
  • Johanna Molotsi
  • Arthur Molepo
  • Gontse Ntshegang
  • Busisiwe Nyundu
  • Thabang Leboa
  • Innocent Sadiki
  • James Pilkington
  • Bongani Madondo
  • Keamogetswe Leburu
  • Refilwe Mokgotlhoa
  • Kholofelo Lekganyane
  • Lizelle van de Venter
  • Makgofe Moagi
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 locationsPolokwane Turfloop, Johannesburg
Running time1 hour (incl. Commercials)
Production companyPEU Communication Solutions
Original release
NetworkSABC 1
Release2011 (2011) –
present

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
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
Kgagi Kwataile Popo Nkanana
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 edit

  • Phillip Thobejane
  • Clement Maosa
  • Thabiso Mokolomme
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Africa Tsoai
  • Harriet Manamela
  • Cedric Fourie
  • Samukele Mkhize

Main cast edit

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 edit

  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.