Skeem Saam
| Skeem Saam | |
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Logo used since Season 12 (2023-present) | |
| Genre | Soap opera |
| Created by | Winnie Serite |
| Written by |
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| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Tuks Senganga |
| Opening theme | "Bona Fela" by Tuks |
| Ending theme | "Bona Fela" by Tuks |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original languages | |
| No. of seasons | 13 |
| No. of episodes | 3,380 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Serite |
| Producer | Debbie Strumpher |
| Production locations | Polokwane Turfloop, Johannesburg |
| Running time | 30 minutes (incl. Commercials) |
| Production company | PEU Communication Solutions |
| Original release | |
| Network | SABC 1 |
| Release | 2011 – present |
Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite and has been 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
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.
Series overview
Cast shown in opening credits
- Clement Maosa
- Hungani Ndlovu
- Samukele Mkhize
- Dieketseng Mnisi
- Thabiso Molokomme
- Phillip Thobejane
- Putla Sehlapelo
- Cedric Fourie
Cast and characters
Main cast
| Character | Portrayed by | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Kunutu-Maphuthuma | Lesego Marakalla | Main |
| Meikie Maputla | Harriet Manamela | Main |
| John Maputla | Africa Tsoai | Main |
| Kwaito Seakamela-Maputla | Clement Maosa | Main |
| Thabo Maputla | Hungani Ndlovu | Main |
| Julie "MaNtuli" Seakamela | Dieketseng Mnisi | Main |
| Jacobeth Thobakgale | Elizabeth Serunye | Main |
| Mapitsi Magongwa-Maputla | Mogau P. Keebine | Main |
| Alfred Magongwa | Putla Sehlapelo | Main |
| Lehasa Maphosa | Cedric Fourie | Main |
| Charles Kunutu | Masilo Magoro | Main |
| Leeto Maputla | Eric Macheru | Main |
| Elizabeth Thobakgale | Amanda Manku | Supporting Role |
| Pretty Seakamela | Lerato Marabe | Supporting Role |
| Enos Babeile | Matthews Manamela | Supporting Role |
| Ivy Kgomo | Molobane Maja | Supporting Role |
| Obed Kgomo | Lebogang Elephant | Supporting Role |
| Melita Monama-Kgomo | Hellen Motsuki | Supporting Role |
| Katlego Peterson | Patrick Seleka | Supporting Role |
| Macks Senata sa ga Papo | Marothi Maphuthuma | Main |
| Mahlatse Kunutu | Phillip Thobejane | Main |
| Paxton Kgomo | Thabiso Molokomme | Main |
| Letetswe Kunutu | Mahlatse Moropo | Supporting Role |
| Khwezikazi Gasela | Samukele Mkhize | Supporting Role |
| Lewatle Babeile | Mosa Nkwashu | Supporting Role |
Former cast
| Character | Portrayed by | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Celia Kunutu-Magongwa | Shoki Mmola | Starring role |
| Koko Mantsha Ramabu | Lydia Mokgokoloshi | Starring role |
| Thabo Maputla | Cornet Mamabolo | Starring role |
| Nompumelelo Mthiyane | Amanda Du-Pont | Starring role |
| Big Boy Mabitela | Charles Maja | Starring role |
| Mokgadi Maputla | Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila | Starring role |
| Fanie Maseremule | Gift Mokhampanyane | Starring role |
| Mangaliso Sangweni | Bongani Madondo | Starring role |
| Sonti Magongwa | Pearl Maimela | Starring role |
| Charity Ramabu | Makgofe Moagi | Starring role |
| Pop Nkanana | Kgagi Kwataile | Recurring |
| Mbal'Enhle Tango | Natasha Thahane | Starring role |
| Ayanda | Nozuko Ngcayiya | Starring role |
| Sis' Ouma | Nokuzola Mlengana | Starring role |
| Seakamela | Patrick Shai | Supporting role |
| Molahlegi Magongwa | Tsholofelo Matshaba | Recurring |
| Kelebogile Kgomo | Mathema Kgomo | Recurring |
| Tumishang | Mothusi Magano | Recurring |
| Sphola | Thahane Lefoa | Recurring |
| Sakhile Mkhize | Nicholas Nkuna | Supporting role |
| Noah Matloga | Austin Rethabile Mothapo | Supporting role |
| Constance Shibambo | Nakedi Leshabane | Recurring |
| Jama | Oros Mampofu | Main |
| Emkay | Mlungisi Mathe | Main |
Achievements
South Africa Film and Television Awards
| 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
- ^ 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.