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Skeem Saam

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Skeem Saam
GenreSoap opera
Created byWinnie Serite
Written by
  • Kgomotso Aphane
  • Zola Hlungwani
  • Spha Madondo
  • Kelton Senyosi
  • Sibusisiwe Gugu Manqele
  • Mmetsa Makhwidiri
  • Joseph Senosi
Starring
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 time30 minutes (incl. Commercials)
Production companyPEU Communication Solutions
Original release
NetworkSABC 1
Release2011 (2011) –
present

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

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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

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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

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  • Phillip Thobejane
  • Clement Maosa
  • Hungani Ndlovu
  • Thabiso Mokolomme
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Dieketseng Mnisi
  • Cedric Fourie
  • Samukele Mkhize

Main cast

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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

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South Africa Film and Television Awards

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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

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  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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.