Season 5
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.
Season 5 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
Amanda Manku ... Elizabeth
Bongani Madondo ... Sifiso
Natasha Thahane ... Enhle
Anton Dekker ... Kobus Grobler
Masilo Magoro ... Charles Kunutu
Lerato Marabe ... Pretty Seakamela
Phoenix Baaitse ... Doctor Moremi
Zukisa Matola ... Mrs Kekana
Frances Ndlazilwana ... Gogo Ndlazi
Mortimer Williams ... Petersen
Mishqah Parthiephal ... Vania (as Mishqah Parthipahal)
Muduna Kapumba ... Tami
Lesego Marakalla ... Rachel Kunutu
Lydia Mokgokoloshi ... Koko Mantsha
Molefi Monaisa ... Wallet
Mogau Paulina Motlhatswi... Mapitsi
Putla Sehlapelo ... Alfred Magongwa
Elizabeth Serunye ... Principal
Arthur Molepo ... Captain Malebana
Lebohang Elephant ... Mr Kgomo
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Kunutu Elder
Kea Leburu ... Bontle (as Keamogetswe Leburu)
Thabang Lefoa ... Sphola
Mlungisi Mathe ... EmKay
Pretty Ncayiyana ... Ayanda (as Pretty Ncayiyane)
Nokuzola Mlengana ... Sis'Ouma
Sipho Nicholas Nkuna ... Sakhile
Phophi Mudau ... Cindy Khuzwayo
Rabeka Silinda ... Warder Nhlapo
Thabo Mkhabela ... Leshole
Charles Maja ... Big Boy
Buhle Maseko ... Nimza
Oratile Maitisa ... Eunice
Patrick Makroti ... Mr Kekana
Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila ... Mokgadi
Othusitse Dorah Rapoho ... Nunu (Prisoner)
Gcebile Dlamini ... Nomalanga (Lelo's Aunt)
Gago Dlamini ... Tsandzile (Lelo's Aunt)
Skhumbuzo Mbatha ... Meneer Manaka
Gift Mokhampanyane ... Fanie
Tshegofatso Phatlha ... Kenny
Bongani Mahlangu ... Bullet
Lunga Radebe ... Warden Molele (as Lunga Radeba)
Linda Tshabalala ... Nosibusiso
Moeketsi Mosetlhe ... Msimelelo
Matthews Manamela ... Sergeant Enos Babeile
Sebasa Mogale ... Dr Hlongwane
Busi Ncele ... Hospital HR Manager
Nkosikhona Ndiane ... Bushang
Keith Gengadoo ... Dr Khan
Dipuo Kgaphola ... Sister Mokarati
Liza van Deventer ... Candice
Nombulelo Mhlongo ... Cassandra
Camilla Waldman ... Chef Marlene
Boitumelo Mothabela ... Gloria Magongwa
Mankoko Mokhari ... Sebolaishi
Rick Alan ... Chef Antonio
Mbalenhle Tabu ... Nosibusiso
Nomsa Sonqishe ... Thenjiwe Ntombela
Karabo Lance Mokhubela ... Producer / Jazzy T
Patrick Bokaba ... Advocate Bopape
Paul Rapetsoa ... Josias
James Pilkington ... Francois
Hamzah Bulbalia ... Ziyaad
Alex Bernatzky ... Chad
Corine Broomberg ... Dean Odendaal (as Corrine Broomberg)
Pearl Maimela ... Sonti
Lethabo Thangoane ... Pitsi
Tebogo Modisane ... Alfios
Julius Mosana ... Dragon
Natasha Hadjinicolaides ... Anneline
Aubrey Mmakola ... PI Ramashala
Naol Yimam ... Joseph
Vusi Leremi ... Clement
Clevy Sekgala ... Dennis
Cedric Anthony Fourie ... Lehasa Maphosa
Makgofe Moagi ... Charity Ramabu
Nkagisang Mokorobi ... Bizza
Ntokozo Soko ... Shadow
Melikhaya Xhamlashe ... Danger
Mafa Sekhaolelo ... Mahlatse
Innocent Sadiki ... Sthoko
Ernest Zuma ... Terminator
Siyanda Gqezengele ... Sheriff of the Court
David Dukas ... Chef Francesco
Neo Ramitshana ... Botshelo
Motshabi Tyelele ... Mary
John Morapama ... Meshack Magongwa
Napo Masheane ... Poet
Volley Nchabeleng ... Percussionist
Lethabo Mathatho ... Mma Mohube
Joyce Ledwaba ... Joyce
Faith Kekana ... Mrs Sangweni
Snowy Molepo ... Matloga Aunt
Tuks ... Himself
Kristen Landsberg ... Zuki (as Kristen Landburg)
Thulani Nyuswa ... Mpendulo
Boitumelo Maisela ... Sister Boitumelo
Waydene Laing ... Hazel Jacobs
Nozipho Langa ... Glenda
Emilie Owen ... Esmeralda
Michelle Coetzee ... Rose
Ruan Blum ... Justin
Violet Mamabolo ... Ma'am Mamashela
Lebohang Tshidi ... Carol
Sean John Louw ... IT Guy
Mulalo Ndou ... Kamo Phalane (as Mulalo Lilly Ndou)
Tumelo Malefu ... Ms Hlabirwa
Hendrik van den Berg ... Magistrate
Shireen Hellbern ... Prosecutor
Lesetja Mphela ... Sangoma
Mak Manaka ... Poet
Inno Mavuso ... Mr Moholo
Mathebetha Clement Sathekge Solomon Nkadimeng
Jokoane Kgasago ... Mr Leope
Macks Papo ... Marothi Maphuthuma
Rebecca Moshoe ... Clara