‘Skeem Saam’ Beats ‘Generations’ to Become 2nd Most-Watched TV Show in Mzansi, Viewers Celebrate

• Skeem Saam has passed Generations to become the second most-watched soapie in South Africa after Uzalo
• The popular show peaked at 4.3 million viewers in April compared to Generations' 4.1 million viewers in the same month
• Fans have celebrated Skeem Saam's significant achievement by noting that the storyline has improved

Skeem Saam is now the second most-watched television show in South Africa after beating Generations: The Legacy.

The show was second to Uzalo after getting more than 4.3 million viewers in April, while Generations got 4.1 million.

Skeem Saam becomes second most viewed TV show in South Africa after beating Generations

According to a report shared by popular entertainment blogger, Phil Mphela, Skeem Saam experienced an increase in viewers in April.

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Per Mphela's Twitter post, the show was second to Uzalo, the most-watched TV show in Mzansi. The post read:

"Skeem Saam beats Generations. The SABC1 youth soapie peaked at 4.3 million viewers for their top episode in April, beating Generations The Legacy’s 4.1-million.

"Skeem Saam was the second most watched show, behind Uzalo, in South Africa in April."

Skeem Saam viewers laud the show's writers for switching up the storyline

Viewers of the SABC1 youth soapie attributed the success of the show to the storyline. Many said they are enjoying the show's new storyline.

@Kenosi_Rakosa said:

"I knew with the start of Eunice's 'Executive' that we were watching gold. I really like that their storylines are unique yet relatable, and all the cast members are given a chance to showcase their talent."

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@Tumie_Boroboko noted:

"Melita and the Kgomos storyline, everyone was glued to their screens by 18:30."

Muvhango star Gabriel Temudzani aka Chief Azwindini Mukwevho leaves SABC2 soapie after 23 Years

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Gabriel Temudzani is leaving SABC2's renowned soapie Muvhango after 23 years of playing Chief Azwindini Mukwevho.

Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, tweeted that Temudzani is expected to exit Muvhango on 8 May.

Immediately after the news dropped, Mzansi expressed how heartbreaking it was to hear about Chief Azwindini's exit.

Source: Briefly News