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Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite and has been broadcast on SABC 1 since 2011. The show is set in Johannesburg and Turfloop. It rose to fame since it arrived, competing with '. A majority youth-centered show, Skeem Saam is an SABC Education production. It has been running for 10 seasons. In January 2021, the SABC announced that the show would go on a production break starting from 1 March 2021 due to a massive decline in viewership.

Plot

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.

Series overview

Cast shown in opening credits

  • Clement Maosa
  • Hungani Ndlovu
  • Samukele Mkhize
  • Dieketseng Mnisi
  • Thabiso Molokomme
  • Phillip Thobejane
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Cedric Fourie

Cast and characters

Main cast

Former cast

Achievements

South Africa Film and Television Awards

! |- |rowspan=4| 2024 | rowspan=2| Skeem Saam |Most Popular TV Soap/Telenovela | | |- | Best TV Soap | | |- | Mmoni Moabi, Percy Maboane, Ricardo Klassen & Kgomotso Lebakeng | Best Achievement in Directing - TV Soap | | |- | Khomotjo Aphane, Myrah Molokamme, Metsa Makhwidiri, Joseph Senosi, Kelton Sinyosi, Sibusisiwe Manqele, Siphamandla Madondo & Zola Hlungwani | Best Achievement in Scriptwriting - TV Soap | |

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