'Skeem Saam' Fans React to Alfred and Thobakgale's Return: "Now You Cooking"
- Fan-favourite Skeem Saam characters Alfred Magongwa and Jacobeth Thobakgale made their way back to Turfloop High School
- Magongwa had previously been ousted as principal and replaced by Evelyn, who was later demoted
- Skeem Saam fans took to X to share their thoughts on the duo's dramatic return to the school
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Two of Skeem Saam's most beloved characters are back where fans feel they belong, and Mzansi has plenty to say about it. Alfred Magongwa and Jacobeth Thobakgale have returned to Turfloop High School.
The show's popular character Alfred Magongwa also trended on social media when he was replaced by Evelyn as principal.
The soapie also sent fans of the long-running SABC 1 drama series into a frenzy when Jacobeth's attire was criticised online.
Skeem Saam fan @Ashley shared on her X account on 20 October 2026 that the former principal is returning to the show.
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The educational soapie also revealed on its X account on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, that Jacobeth Thobakgale (played by Elizabeth Serunye) is also returning to the soapie.
Skeem Saam fans react to the former principal's return
@Moitsheki14 reacted:
"A goat of corruption? Who happened to hire a pedophi*e and a criminal? Wow."
@Tkdesmall2 responded:
"Finally Batista is back, we're about to get entertained."
@dima_onzima wrote:
"Brown envelope. When you know, you know."
@mathe_cookie said:
"So happy."
@kabelomk reacted:
"Now you cooking."
@Ndhambi_Nhu responded:
"We want her as a principal, finish and klaar."
@tshimangemaan said:
"The comments are frying me, especially considering how some folks were crashing out yesterday."
@Dimpho383645 wrote:
"Lol, for sure this was shot today ba badile di comment tša rena."
@leymogane replied:
"I think my anger has subsided. Jacobie is making moves."
@Mathobelasbongs responded:
"Okay, we can work with this one."
@dima_onzima said:
"Now this plot twist I can take. Not the Magongwa twist; it makes no sense."
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Skeem Saam replaces actor Macks Papo Senatla as Marothi Maphuthuma
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Skeem Saam fans were surprised when actor Macks Papo was replaced as Marothi Maphuthuma.
According to media reports, Papo could not return to the show due to personal reasons.
Viewers of the soapie took to social media on Thursday, 8 October 2026, to comment on Papo's replacement.
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