Skeem Saam
- Date of launch: 2011
- Number of seasons: 11
- Number of episodes: 2,350 (as of 30 July 2021)
- Genre: Soap, Drama, Series
- Language: Sepedi, English, Zulu, Sotho
- Country of origin: South Africa
- Produced by: Winnie Serite
Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite, broadcast on SABC1 since 2011. The show is set in Johannesburg and Turfloop. It became popular since its debut, competing with Generations. A majority youth-centred show, Skeem Saam is an SABC Education production. It has been running for 10 seasons.
The story follows the lives of the residents of Turfloop, who face daily trials and tribulations as they climb the ladder to success. It also follows the lives of the rich in Johannesburg and how they handle the challenges they face in their businesses, and also follows the lives of the rich and poor staying in Turfloop.
Cast
The show features a large ensemble cast of actors who portray various characters in the show. Some of the main cast members are:
- Clement Maosa has played Zamokuhle “Kwaito” Seakamela from season 1 until 11
- Patrick Seleka has played Katlego “Kat” Peterson from season 1 until 11
- Africa Tsoai has played John Maputla from season 1 until 11
- Harriet Manamela has played Meikie Maputla from season 1 until 11
- Dieketseng Mnisi has played Mantuli Seakamela from season 1 until 11
- Mogau Motlhatswi has played Mapitsi Magongwa from season 1 until 11
- Putla Sehlapelo has played Alfred Magongwa from season 1 until 11
- Eric Macheru has played Leeto Maputla Leeto Maputla from season 1 until 11
- Cedric Fourie has played Lehasa Maphosa from season 6 until 11
- Masilo Magoro has played Charles Kunutu from season 6 until 11
- Elizabeth Serunye has played Principal Thobakgale from season 6 until 11
- Lerato Marabe has played Pretty Seakamela from season 1 until 11
- Molobane Maja-Mbatha has played Charity Ramabu from season 2 until 11
- Lebogang Elephant has played Wallet Mokobane from season 2 until 11
- Hellen Motsuki has played Nomasonto “MaNtuli” Seakamela from season 2 until 11
- Thabiso Molokomme has played Paxton Kgomo from season 10 until 11
- Lethabo Mekoa has played Lewatle Nkwashu from season 10 until 11
- Mosa Nkwashu has played Mosebjadi Nkwashu from season 10 until 11
- Philip Thobejane has played Mahlatse Letsoalo from season 10 until 11
Awards
Skeem Saam has got several awards and nominations over the years, including:
- Thabiso Molokomme as Paxton Kgomo won the Best Actor Award - Viewer’s Choice Category at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
- Masilo Magoro as Charles Kunutu was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
- Thabiso Molokomme as Paxton Kgomo was nominated for Outstanding Newcomer at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
- Cedric Fourie as Lehasa Maphosa was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
- Cedric Fourie as Lehasa Maphosa was nominated for Outstanding Male Villain at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
- Samukele Mkhize as Khwezikazi Seakamela was nominated for Outstanding Female Villain at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2023
