Skeem Saam
- Date of launch: 2011
- Number of seasons: 13
- Number of episodes: 3.300 (as of May 2025)
- 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. 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 played Zamokuhle “Kwaito” Seakamela from season 1 until 13
- Patrick Seleka played Katlego “Kat” Peterson from season 1 until 13
- Africa Tsoai played John Maputla from season 1 until 13
- Harriet Manamela played Meikie Maputla from season 1 until 12
- Dieketseng Mnisi played Mantuli Seakamela from season 1 until 13
- Mogau Motlhatswi played Mapitsi Magongwa from season 1 until 13
- Putla Sehlapelo played Alfred Magongwa from season 1 until 13
- Eric Macheru played Leeto Maputla Leeto Maputla from season 1 until 13
- Cedric Fourie played Lehasa Maphosa from season 6 until 13
- Masilo Magoro played Charles Kunutu from season 6 until 13
- Elizabeth Serunye played Principal Thobakgale from season 6 until 13
- Lerato Marabe played Pretty Seakamela from season 1 until 13
- Molobane Maja-Mbatha played Charity Ramabu from season 2 until 13
- Lebogang Elephant played Wallet Mokobane from season 2 until 13
- Hellen Motsuki played Melita Monama-Kgomo from season 2 until 13
- Thabiso Molokomme played Paxton Kgomo from season 10 until 13
- Lethabo Mekoa played Lewatle Nkwashu from season 10 until 13
- Mosa Nkwashu played Mosebjadi Nkwashu from season 10 until 13
- Philip Thobejane played Mahlatse Letsoalo from season 10 until 13
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
South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) - 2024 (18th Annual)
- Best TV Soap
- Best Achievement in Directing - TV Soap (shared by Mmoni Moabi, Percy Maboane, Ricardo Klassen & Kgomotso Lebakeng)
- Best Achievement in Scriptwriting - TV Soap (shared by Khomotjo Aphane, Myrah Molokamme, Metsa Makhwidiri, Joseph Senosi, Kelton Sinyosi, Sibusisiwe Manqele, Siphamandla Madondo & Zola Hlungwani)
- Best Actress - TV Soap (Elizabeth Serunye for her role as Principal Thobakgale)
Royalty Soapie Awards - 2024 (7th Royalty Soapie Awards)
- Viewer's Choice Award for Best Female Actor (Lethabo Mekoa for Ntswaki)
- Viewer's Choice Award for Best Actor (Mahlatse Moropo for Letetswe)
- Outstanding Supporting Actress (Harriet Manamela for Meikie Maputla)
