'Skeem Saam' Fans Comment on a Video of Vele Manenje with 'SAPS' Behind the Scenes

• Actress Vele Manenje, who plays the role of an educator, Evelyn, on Skeem Saam, recently sparked a debate with her behind-the-scenes clip
• Manenje recently trended on social media for her portrayal of her popular role
• Viewers of the soapie praised the actress and shared that she deserved another award

Award-winning actress Vele Manenje, who plays the role of Evelyn, recently impressed Skeem Saam fans with her behind-the-scenes video with police officers.

Manenje previously sparked a debate when her character took over Turfloop High School as principal and replaced Alfred Magongwa.

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Magongwa (played by Putla Sehlapelo) returned to his old position with Jacobeth Thobakgale (Elizabeth Seunye).

The educational soapie shared a clip on its X account of the actress playing with the fake SAPS behind the camera on Thursday, 22 October 2026 episode.

Skeem Saam fans react to the scene

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@KgosikgadiThato said:

"She’s absolutely amazing, man."

@ChooseGiving responded:

"Oh, now I see why they made her wear this Chinese dress."

@Mashesha_RSA reacted:

"Yah, no, she cooked on yesterday’s episode."

@Pearl_Mahlati wrote:

"It’s like Skeem Saam can’t get enough of Evelyn Theatre performances. Yewethu indaba inoQ no Elizabeth."

@Gajeni_ replied:

"To those who understand the acting industry, why is #SkeemSaam using legit police officers, and if yes, why?"

@SunRiseM23 commented:

"@SAPoliceService, please clarify why full SAPS uniform on casting, because not long ago you were sensitizing whatever the SAPS conduct."

@VibingVentures replied:

"Can you please upload episodes from season 1 on SABC Plus?"

@za_lady1 said:

"Haha! Oh, she really owned yesterday's episode. That was epic!"

Skeem Saam replaces actor Macks Papo Senatla as Marothi Maphuthuma

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Skeem Saam fans were surprised this week when actor Macks Papo was replaced as Marothi Maphuthuma.

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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.

Source: Briefly News