“Brilliant or Overacting?” Vele Manenzhe's ‘Skeem Saam’ Acting Sparks Debate
- Loyal Skeem Saam viewers took to X to share their views on Vele Manenzhe's portrayal of Evelyn Maswahla
- A clip posted on X on 21 October 2026 showing Manenzhe in character reignited the conversation about her talent
- Fans are split, with some calling for a Hollywood move while others feel her delivery misses the mark
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Skeem Saam viewers have strong feelings about Vele Manenzhe, and they made it known on X. After recent episodes of the SABC 1 soapie aired, dedicated fans jumped into a lively debate about whether the actress is genuinely talented or going too far with her performance.
Manenzhe joined Skeem Saam in April 2021, stepping into the role of Evelyn Maswahla, a hardworking teacher who climbed the ranks at Turfloop High School and is also the mother of Tobias Maswahla. Her current storyline places her character in the thick of emotional turmoil, and it is precisely this arc that has drawn both admiration and criticism.
Vele Manenzhe's Life Beyond the Screen
The Venda-born actress has previously spoken openly about personal challenges off camera, particularly her weight-loss journey. Manenzhe revealed in various media interviews that she faced hurtful comments about her changing physique, but clarified that the transformation was driven by a personal commitment to healthier living rather than external pressure.
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Whether fans think she is overacting or giving the role everything she has got, Manenzhe is clearly keeping people talking, and that alone says something about her presence on screen.
Fans praise Manenzhe's performance
A clip shared by @ShweleNgelosi on 21 October 2026 showed Manenzhe in full character as Evelyn, and it set social media alight. Many viewers were floored by what they saw.
@ineedtee1 wrote:
"Take her to Hollywood!!!"
@RamaphiriMpho said:
"Haibo, I refuse to believe this is Evelyn."
@Mamhayise123 added:
"Yesessss she can act."
@ShweleNgelosi captioned the clip:
"Give Evelyn her flowers, she can act, man. 😭 "
Not everyone was convinced, though. A portion of the audience felt her acting style was a little too much.
@hazelkotu wrote on 25 October 2026:
"I'm so sorry to say that I don't enjoy Evelyn's acting on Skeem Saam."
@Phoza89 agreed:
"Same here, she overacts and tries too hard..."
@Kampay35 also chimed in, drawing comparisons to Manenzhe's older appearances on the show:
"Lerena we did not enjoy seeing you le nzonzo wa meno ago nkga but we kept quiet"
Skeem Saam got 3 nominations
Skeem Saam's official X account shared the exciting NFTA 2026 nominations for Season 15.
Lerato Marabe and newcomer Relebogile Mothapo both received individual acting nominations.
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