'Skeem Saam’s Harriet Manamela Celebrates Comeback, Thanks Fans for Support Through Hip Surgery

'Skeem Saam’s Harriet Manamela Celebrates Comeback, Thanks Fans for Support Through Hip Surgery

  • Harriet Manamela opened up about how happy she is to be back plating Meikie on Skeem Saam after Florence Masebe replaced her temporarily
  • Harriet Manamela had to take a hiatus due to surgery, and she fully recovered to make it back on local screens
  • On Skeem Saam. Harriet Manamela plays Meikie, and viewers sorely missed her during her absence

Harriet Manamela is officially back on South African TV. The Skeem Saam actress was on a break from the screen and was replaced by Florence Masebe.

Harriet Manamela talks 'Skeem Saam' return
'Skeem Saam' actress Harriet Manamela celebrated that she is back on the show and opened up about her experience while recovering. Image: @harrietmanamela
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Harriet Manamela was candid about her temporary absence from Skeem Saam. The actress shared her excitement about playing Meikie again.

Harriet Manamela speaks Skeem Saam return

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Skeem Saam viewers saw Harriet Manamela once again as Meikie on 2 August 2024. According to the Daily Sun, she said that healing from hip surgery was challenging but that she relied on God and her ancestors. She explained:

“I mostly concentrated on my recovery and when I was at my weakest that's when the Universe made me aware that my life has & will always be in my God's and ancestors' hands,

Harriet Manamela thanks fans

The actress on Skeem Saam was also grateful for the supporters who stood by her during her absence. She said:

“Kea leboga from the bottom of my humble heart to you my fans my supporters for cheering for me and wishing me well. Ke boile bana besho let the beat goes on, lenna ke Thabile."

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'Skeem Saam's' Wallet will be returning on soapie soon

Briefly News previously reported that the popular educational soapie Skeem Saam will return some of its OG actors for the 13th season.

Since its start, Skeem Saam has been one of the most-watched soapies on SABC. The show also announced that one of its most loved actors, Molefi Monaisa, will return as Wallet.

According to The South African, Monaisa left the show in 2021, taking a break, and he will be returning onscreen on Friday, 28 June 2024. This was after actor Sicelo Buthelezi was harassed by a fan at a garage for the character he plays on the show.

Source: Briefly News

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