South African television soap opera
Skeem Saam Genre Soap opera Created by Winnie Serite Written by
Kgomotso Aphane
Zola Hlungwani
Spha Madondo
Kelton Senyosi
Sibusisiwe Gugu Manqele
Mmetsa Makhwidiri
Joseph Senosi
Starring 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 seasons11 No. of episodes2,350 Executive producer Winnie Serite Producer Debbie Strumpher Production locations Polokwane Turfloop, Johannesburg Running time 30 minutes (incl. Commercials) Production company PEU Communication Solutions Network SABC 1 Release 2011 (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
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
Phillip Thobejane
Clement Maosa
Hungani Ndlovu
Thabiso Mokolomme
Putla Sehlapelo
Dieketseng Mnisi
Cedric Fourie
Samukele Mkhize
Cast and characters
Main cast
Charecter
Portrayed by
Status
Mahlatse Kunutu
Phillip Thobejane
Main
Paxton Kgomo
Thabiso Molokomme
Main
Letetswe Kunutu
Mahlatse Moropo
Main
Meikie Maputla
Harriet Manamela
Main
John Maputla
Africa Tsoai
Main
Julie "Mantuli" Seakamela
Dieketseng Mnisi
Main
Felix Gopane
Warren Masemola
Main
Zamokuhle "Kwaito" Seakamela
Clement Maosa
Main
Thabo Maputla 2
Hungani Ndlovu
Main
Mapitsi Magongwa-Maputla
Mogau P. Motlatshwi
Main
Jacobeth Thobakgale
Elizabeth Serunye
Main
Alfred Magongwa
Putla Sehlapelo
Main
Leeto Maputla
Eric Macheru
Main
Lehasa Maphosa
Cedric Fourie
Main
Charles Kunutu
Masilo Magoro
Main
Elizabeth Thobakgale-Seakamela
Amanda Manku
Main
Pretty Seakamela
Lerato Marabe
Main
Enos Babeile
Matthews Manamela
Main
Ivy Kgomo
Molobane Maja
Main
Obed Kgomo
Lebogang Elephant
Main
Melita Monama-Kgomo
Hellen Motsuki
Main
Ntswaki Rathoka
Lethabo Mekoa
Main
Character
Portrayed by
Status
Rachel Kunutu
Lesego Marakalla
Starring role
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
Leshole Mabitsela
Thabiso Mkhabela
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
Marothi Maphuthuma
Macks Papo
Main
Achievements
South Africa Film and Television Awards
References