Former ‘Skeem Saam’ Actor Thabo Masoga Risks Going Blind

• Scriptwriter and actor Thabo Masoga, who played Ananias on SABC1's soapie Skeem Saam, says he needs financial assistance
• The former Skeem Saam and Muvhango star, who was born in Zebediela in Limpopo province, shares that he needs R10 000 for an eye operation
• The 53-year-old actor and TV producer previously opened up about losing his houses in Gauteng, and his fleet of cars

Playwright and actor Thabo Masoga, who played the role of Big Boy's landlord on Skeem Saam, needs an urgent surgery to avoid going completely blind.

The former Skeem Saam actor, who previously shared that he now works as a security guard, says he was told by doctors that he needs an eye operation.

Masoga previously got the attention of social media users when he accused the SABC1 soapie of exploitation.

The actor revealed in an interview with Sunday World on Sunday, 17 August 2025, that he needs financial assistance for an eye operation or he will lose his eyesight.

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The 53-year-old actor shares that the eye operation will cost him R10 000, excluding medication and spectacles.

“I really can’t afford that kind of money. My work’s medical aid doesn’t cover such operations due to its limits,” adds the Masoga.

Masoga also shared that he can’t even drive a car or hardly read or type messages on his phone because of his poor eyesight.

The actor-turned security is reportedly meeting the specialist on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, and needs to pay at least R2 500 upfront.

The Limpopo-born actor adds that he's pleading for financial help, and he will lose his job as a security guard if he can't see.

Social media user @ThisIsColbert shared a video on the X account in May 2025 of Masoga, revealing that he now works as a security guard.

Skeem Saam fans previously responded to Masoga's interview

@KeSeRomeo asked:

"Which character did he portray on Skeem Saam?"

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@Mmokwa_M said:

"The man played the role of landlord yaga (of) Big Boy le (and) Leshole Mabitsela."

@FlowVersatile replied:

"When did he act in Skeem Saam? Who is this brother?😭"

@EdibleBloke commented:

"He needs to start a security company with his experience in the security industry."

@FootballStage_1 reacted:

"Where did he take his money to?"

@RabalaoMz commented:

"Why is he lying about starting everything afresh as if he's not starting from experience? 🤣🤣🤣🤣. He must consider his head lucky that he's starting from experience."

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The video of popular actors Macks Papo (plays Marothi Maphuthuma) and Putla Sehlapelo (plays Principal Alfred Magongwa) received praise from viewers of the popular educational soapie.

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Source: Briefly News