Season 4
Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the plight of today's male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood.
The underlying premise for the local drama series is that real men are made, not born.
Teenage boys naturally challenge themselves. They wish to find out what their limits are. Lizo will explore his journey in a safe way but Kwaito and Tbose will take life-threatening risks.
Who will survive to see his 21st birthday? Who will grow into a healthy, responsible man? What are the responsibilities to fathers, uncles, teachers and neighbours towards shaping the next generation of men?
The series takes a close look at the lives of three teenage boys and their families. It examines how these boys deal with issues of masculinity, gender relations, relationships; self esteem, etc.
Skeem Saam challenges old notions of masculinity by promoting the new positive young versions of masculinity that are emerging in our modern society. The aim is to offer young people the opportunity to become themselves and not just their gender.
Through the series they will learn that they shouldn't be limited by stereotyped gender roles and rules and that all human beings are the same and are deserving of the equal treatment.
Skeem Saam was created by Winnie Serite and produced by PEU Communication Solutions in association with the Gauteng Film Commission and SABC Education. Serite is the executive producer. Mzu Mzazi is the series director in Season 4, and Keketso Semoko is a producer.
The theme song is by Tuks.
Casting Notes
Lydia Mokgokoloshi (Koko Mantsha) and Mogau Paulina Motlhatswi (Mapitsi) were starring cast in the first three seasons, but were reduced to recurring in Season 4.
In Season 4, Amanda Du-Pont (Lelo), Shoki Sebotsane (Ma Kunutu) and Bongani Masondo (Mangaliso), all previously recurring, were promoted to starring.
Season 4 Cast
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Starring
Clement Maosa ... Zamokuhle 'Kwaito' Seakamela
Cornet Mamabolo ... Thabo 'Tbose' Maputla (as Thabiso Cornet Mamabolo)
Patrick Seleka ... Katlego 'Kat' Petersen (as Patrick Seleka Jr.)
Amanda Du-Pont ... Lelo
Shoki Sebotsane ... Ma Kunutu
Dieketseng Mnisi ... Ma Ntuli
Harriet Manamela ... Meikie Maputla
Africa Tsoai ... John Maputla
Eric Macheru ... Leeto Maputla
Bongani Masondo ... Mangaliso
Recurring / Guests
Lesego Marakalla ... Rachel Kunutu
Masilo Magoro ... Charles Kunutu
Lydia Mokgokoloshi ... Koko Mantsha
Makgofe Moagi ... Charity Ramabu
Molefi Monaisa ... Wallet
Lerato Marabe ... Pretty Seakamela
Putla Sehlapelo ... Alfred Magongwa
Amanda Manku ... Elizabeth
Bongani Madondo ... Sifiso
Mortimer Williams ... Petersen
Arthur Molepo ... Captain Malebana
Lebohang Elephant ... Mr Kgomo
Mogau Paulina Motlhatswi... Mapitsi
Tsholo Monedi ... Molahlegi (as Tsholofelo Matshaba)
Jannes Eiselen ... Kerrin Edwards
Karin van der Laag ... Agatha (as Karin Van Der Laag)
Elizabeth Serunye ... Principal
Macks Papo ... Marothi Maphuthuma
Anton Dekker ... Kobus Grobler
Aaron Moloisi ... Prosecutor
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Kunutu's Elder
David Mello ... Restaurant Manager
Mankoko Mokhari ... Sebolaishi
Motshabi Tyelele ... Mary
Stephen Manaka ... Ntate Kgotso (as Steven Manaka)
Saint Seseli ... Prince Tebeila
Ringo Madlingozi ... Special Appearance - Himself
Mishqah Parthiephal ... Vania (as Mishqah Parthipahal)
Muduna Kapumba ... Tami (as Maduna Kapumba)
Phoenix Baaitse ... Doctor Moremi
John Morapama ... Meshack Magongwa
Oros Mampofu ... Jama (as Nkokheli Oros Mampofu)
Boitumelo Mothabela ... Gloria Magongwa
Buhle Maseko ... Nimza
Natasha Thahane ... Enhle
Naol Yimam ... Joseph
Skhumbuzo Mbatha ... Meneer Manaka
Sebasa Mogale ... Dr Hlongwane
Joyce Ledwaba ... Joyce
Nokuzola Mlengana ... Sis'Ouma
Sipho Nicholas Nkuna ... Sakhile
Skhumbuzo Mbatha ... Meneer Manaka
Mlungisi Mathe ... Emkay
Phophi Mudau ... Cindy Khuzwayo (also credited as Phophi Ratlabala)
Tulla Eckhart ... Mrs Meyer
Pearl Maimela ... Sonti
Mulalo Ndou ... Kamo Phalane (as Mulalo Lilly Ndou)
Pretty Ncayiyana ... Ayanda (as Pretty Ncayiyane)
Paul Rapetsoa ... Josias
Matthews Manamela ... Sergeant Babeile
Aubrey Mmakola ... Private Investigator
Sheila Maqekeza ... News Anchor
Thembi Mlotshwa ... Cleaner
Sunnyboy Ntimbani ... Gardener
Busisiwe Mncube ... Reporter
Khensane Manthonsi ... Hotel Employee (could be Khensani Mathonsi)
Tebogo Sema ... Messenger
Shurell Lund ... British High Commissioner
Patrick Bokaba ... Advocate Bopape
Keamohetswe Mofokeng ... Mandisa
Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila ... Mokgadi
Mashabela Galane ... Legodi
Francis Rangoajane ... Magistrate
Khaya Nhlapo ... Court Orderly
Xolile Gama ... Publisher Shabangu
Traverse Le Goff ... IT Specialist
Brinsley Motsepa ... David Rabanye (as Tsietsi Brinsley Motsepa)
Gcebile Dlamini ... Nomalanga (Lelo's Aunt)
Musa Ndlela ... Paramedic
Sbonelo Ngcobo ... Paramedic (as Sbonelo Ncgobo)
Penelope Ledwaba ... Nurse
Sam Mamba ... Security Guard
Gago Dlamini ... Tsandzile (Lelo's Aunt)
Jan Mokuwana ... Maputla Uncle
Grace Bapela ... Aunt Dorcas
Stanley Makamedi ... Car Repo Man
Lucky Ndlovu ... Car Repo Man
Boitumelo Links ... TV Presenter
Perfect Mlambo ... Thembeka Maripe
Dipuo Leta ... Marothi's PA
Luxolo Ngqunge ... Kwanele
Lethabo Mathatho ... Social Worker
Karabo Lance Mokhubela ... Producer
Eddie Mogale ... Lovington
Rick Alan ... Chef Antonio (later as Alan Liptz)
Mathapelo Mokgolo ... Nakedi
Junior Jiyane ... Pitsi
Archie Nhlapo ... Lord of the Flies
Antonio Caprari ... Darika
Kamogelo Mogale ... Darika's Driver
Tshenolo Molefe ... Delivery Man
Oratile Maitisa ... Eunice (child actor)
Thabo Mkhabela ... Leshole
Keith Gengadoo ... Dr Khan (as Keith Joshua Gengadoo)
Mmaphuthi Mphalo ... Ms Sikhosana
Khutsiso Ramaoka ... Ms Mamabolo
Thabo Maboya ... Mr Chauke
Itumeleng Kwinda ... Pheladi
Maxine Mposo ... Prince's Assistant
Tumelo Leburu ... Photographer
Rebecca Moshoeu ... Clara
Mabu Sewetsi ... Priest
Sibusiso Nkwanyana ... Pianist
Riaan Venter ... Sniper
Sinenhlanhla Mthembu ... Bridesmaid
Bathabile Matlala ... Bridesmaid
Natasha Hadjinicolaides ... Anneline
Eddie Mogale ... Porter
Rabeka Silinda ... Warder Nhlapo
Seabata Lepele ... Male Warder
Lunga Radebe ... Petros Molele
Othusitse Dorah Rapoho ... Nunu
Deliwe Mapeka ... Gynaecologist
Nomvuyo Shabangu ... Prisoner
Othusitse Dorah Rapoho ... Nunu (Prisoner)
Maureen Sesenyamotse ... Sister Beatrice
Dipuo Kgaphola ... Young Nurse
Nkosikhona Ndiane ... Newborn / Bushang
Keamogetswe Leburu ... Bontle
Charles Maja ... Bigboy
Phillip Molepo ... Mr Langa
Moeketsi Mosetlhe ... Msimelelo
Tiisetso Thoka ... Politician's Son
Whitney Makataka ... Mr Langa's PA
Bongani Mahlangu ... Bullet
Gift Mokhampanyane ... Fanie
Linda Tshabalala ... Newborn