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 run for nine seasons. On 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
GenreDrama
Created byWinnie Serite
Written bySebabatso Mofokeng, Lunga John Radebe, Kgomotso Aphane, Tsale Makam, Sinethemba Keleku, Thulani Cekiso, Tshego Monaisa, Lorato Phefo, Zola Hlungwani
Starring
Clement Maosa
Cornet Mamabolo
Patrick Seleka
Africa Tsoai
Harriet Manamela
Dieketseng Mnisi
Eric Macheru
Mogau Motlhatswi
Shoki Mmola
Masilo Magoro
Lerato Marabe
Makgofe Moagi
Amanda Du Point
Putla Sehlapelo
Sikhumbuzo Mbatha
Elizabeth Serunye
Amanda Manku
Buhle Maseko
Inocent Sadiki
Author Molepo
Thabo Mkhabela
Tebogo Modisane
Mattews Manamela
Nokuzola Mhlengana
Cedric Fourie
Vusi Leremi
Tshepo Senatle
Oratilwe Maitisa
Phophi Ratlabala
HANNA Mbatha
Lebohang Elephant
Luyolo Zitha
Gift Mokhaphanyane
Suprice Mathebula
Moshabi Tyelele
Julius WA Kgole
Lebohang Chidi
Keamogetswe Leburu
Nozipho Langa
Theme music composerTuks Senganga
Opening theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Ending theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesSepedi, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Swati
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes1,079 - ongoing
Production
Executive producerWinnie Serite
ProducerDebbie Strumpher
Production locationsTurfloop, Johannesburg
Running time30 minutes
Production companyPEU Communication Solutions
DistributorSABC
Release
Original networkSABC1
Picture formatHDTV
Original release2011 (2011) –
present
External links
Website

Skeem Saam has the star cast includes Clement Maosa,Cornet Mamabolo, Patrick Seleka and Eric Macheru and well known stars include Africa Tsoai, Harriet Manamela, Dieketseng Mnisi, Shoki Mmola, Mogau Motlhatswi, Lerato Marabe, Amanda Du-Point, Buhle Maseko, Masilu Makgoro, Cedric Fourie, Skhumbuzo Mbatha, Putla Sehlapelo, Elizabeth Serunye, Makgofe Moagi, Molefi Monaisa, Vusi Leremi, Tshepo Joseph Senatle, Innocent Sadiki, Suprice Mathebula, Nokuzola Mhlengana, Gift Mokhaphanyane, Thabo Mkhabela and Teboho Modisane

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

Cast
  • Clement Maosa=(Kwaito)
  • Thabo Mamabolo=(Tbose)
  • Patrick Seleka=(Kat)
  • Eric Macheru=(Leeto)
  • Harriet Manamela=(Meikie)
  • Africa Tsoai=(John)
  • Dieketseng Mnisi=(MaNtuli)
  • Mogau Motlhatswi=(Mapitsi)
  • Shoko Mmola=(Celia)
  • Masilu Magoro=(Charles)
  • Makgofe Moagi=(Charity)
  • Lerato Marabe=(Pretty)
  • Molefi Monaisa=(Wallet)
  • Amanda Du Point=(Lelo)
  • Thabo Mkhabela=(Leshole)
  • Inocent Sadiki=(Sthoko)
  • Skhumbuzo Mbatha=(Manaka)
  • Putla Sehlapelo=(Magongwa)
  • Teboho Modisane=(Alfios)
  • Elizabeth Serunye=(Principal Thobagale)
  • Vusi Leremi=(Clement)
  • Buhle Maseko=(Nimrod)
  • Amanda Manku=(Lizzy)
  • Tshepo Joseph Senatle=(Koloi)
  • Nokuzola Mhlengana=(Sis Ouma)
  • Suprice Mathebula=(Ramolao)
  • Author Molepo=(Captain Malebana)
  • Mattews Manamela=(Babeile)
  • Cedric Fourie=(Lehasa)
  • Phophi Ratlabala=(Cindy)
  • Mlungisi Mathe=(Emkay)
  • Gift Mokhaphanyane=(Fanie)
  • Bongani Madondo=(Sifio)
  • Macs Pops=(Marothi)
  • Aubrey Makola=(Ramashala)
  • Oratilwe Maitisa=(Eunice)
  • Luyolo Zitha=(Mfundo)
  • Lebohang Elephant=(Mr Kgomo)
  • Keamogetswe Leburu=(Bonhle)
  • Nozipho Langa=(Glenda)
  • LizzVan Deventer=(Candice
  • Lebohang Chidi=(Carol)
  • Julius Wa Kgole=(Dragon)
  • Hanna Mbatha=(Shadi)

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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