Season 8
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.
The theme song is by Tuks.
Season 8 Cast
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Starring
Clement Maosa ... Kwaito
Cornet Mamabolo ... Tbose (as Thabiso Cornet Mamabolo)
Patrick Seleka ... Kat (as Patrick Seleka Jr.)
Amanda Du-Pont ... Lelo
Shoki Sebotsane ... Ma Kunutu (as Shoki Mmola)
Lesego Marakalla ... Rachel Kunutu
Dieketseng Mnisi ... Ma Ntuli
Harriet Manamela ... Meikie Maputla
Africa Tsoai ... John Maputla
Eric Macheru ... Leeto Maputla
Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila ... Mokgadi
Cedric Fourie ... Lehasa Maphosa
Recurring / Guests
Lydia Mokgokoloshi ... Koko Mantsha
Lerato Marabe ... Pretty Seakamela
Amanda Manku ... Elizabeth
Innocent Sadiki ... Sthoko
Masilo Magoro ... Charles Kunutu
Mogau Paulina Motlhatswi... Mapitsi
Neo Ramitshana ... Botshelo
Elizabeth Serunye ... Principal
Bongani Madondo ... Sifiso
Macks Papo ... Marothi Maphuthuma
Kea Leburu ... Bontle (as Keamogetswe Leburu)
Hellen Motsuki ... Melita
Makgofe Moagi ... Charity Ramabu
David Mello ... Capsy's Manager
Anton Dekker ... Kobus Grobler
Kholeka Qwabe ... Phumeza (as Kholeka Dakada)
Arthur Molepo ... Captain Malebana
Philip Moolman ... Riaan
Putla Sehlapelo ... Alfred Magongwa
Lebohang Elephant ... Mr Kgomo
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Kunutu Elder
Austin Mothapo ... Noah (as Austin Rethabile Mothapo)
Nokuzola Mlengana ... Sis'Ouma
Liza van Deventer ... Candice (as Liza Van Deventer)
Tebogo Modisane ... Alfios
Vusi Leremi ... Clement
Joseph Senatle ... Koloi (as Joseph Tshepo Senatle)
Nakedi Susan Leshabane ... Ma Koloi (as Nakedi Suzan Leshabane)
Julian Maphothoma ... Billy
Nozipho Langa ... Glenda
Buhle Maseko ... Nimza
Mlungisi Mathe ... EmKay
Phophi Mudau ... Cindy Khuzwayo (as Phophi Ratlabala)
Gift Mokhampanyane ... Fanie
Luyolo Zitha ... Mfundo
Aubrey Mmakola ... PI Ramashala
Isaac Thema ... Ramolao
Phillip Molepo ... Mr Langa
Charles Maja ... Big Boy
Jenny Sicwebu ... Sihle
Kholofelo Lekganyane ... Maureen
Matthews Manamela ... Sergeant Enos Babeile
Zack Thekiso ... Stunt Performer
Skhumbuzo Mbatha ... Meneer Manaka
Sebasa Mogale ... Dr Hlongwane
Lucky Ndlovhu ... Shivambu
Agnes Mokwena ... Shivambu Aunt
Sipho Manganyi ... Shivambu Uncle
Mathapelo Mokgolo ... Nakedi
Christinah Selomo ... Magistrate
Tau Maserumule ... Prosecutor (as Tau Maseremule)
Nehemiah Tjatji ... Elijah (as Kgaugelo Nehemiah Tjatji)
Mortimer Williams ... Petersen
Nkosazana Mbatha ... Shadi (as Nkosazana Hannah Mbatha)
Mashako Mathews Mokgale ... Jonas
Paul Rapetsoa ... Josias
James Pilkington ... Francois
Itumeleng Moeketsi ... Gladys Sole
Mmathema Kgomo ... Kelebogile
Mothusi Magano ... Tumishang
Marcia Moleya ... TV Presenter
Violet Mothiba ... Ndebele Woman
Danny Madisha ... Crooked Doctor
Nongezo Mekgwe ... Zandile's Mother
Kayise Ngqula ... Zandile's Sister (as Kayise Nqgula)
Molobane Mbatha ... Mrs Kgomo
Aaron Moloisi ... Prosecutor
Molefi Monaisa ... Wallet
Lebo Chidi ... Carol (as Lebogang Chidi)
Julius wa Kgole ... Dragon
Melusi Mthethwa ... Bushang
Tshegofatso Phatlha ... Kenny
Manare Vincent Ngoetjana... Mr Desando
Albert Sepeng ... Sefako Mashiane
Nompumelelo Maseko ... Ruby
Sam Shale ... Phomolo
Patrick Bokaba ... Advocate Bopape
Mashadi Mbowani ... Miss Khumalo
Majwala Molokomme ... Ruth
Surprise Mathebula ... Ramolao
Buhle Mazibuko ... Nomasonto Dlamini
Thabo Mkhabela ... Leshole
Nay Maps ... Mxolisi
Thabang Lefoa ... Sphola
Tessa Jubber ... Vivian du Toit
Florah Mothemela ... Koko Thamaga
Amanda Maqaloti ... Nonopha
Yonela Ngoni ... Lutho
Joelle Rochecouste ... Annabel
Lethabo Thangoane ... Pitsi
Karabo Lance Mokhubela ... Jazzy T
Oratile Maitisa ... Eunice
Mabu Sewetsi ... Moruti
Dipuo Kgaphola ... Sister Mokarati
Antony Coleman ... Gerard du Toit
Khomotso Manyaka ... Emma
Katlego Letsholonyane ... Chef Kgosi (as Katlego Letsholonyana)
Mamarumo Marokane ... Kaone
Thabo Teffu ... Elias
Kenneth Maluleke ... Mr Sekgwale
Samukelisiwe Mabuza ... Phuthi
Mpho Moloto ... Jonas' Mother
Stephen Tsilo ... Sci-Bono Tour Guide
Thokozane Mkhize ... SABC Tour Guide
Lindiwe Mahlangu ... Cradle of Humankind Tour Guide
Thato Mokhele ... Ranger 1
Nkosingiphile Mashinini ... Ranger 2
Jameson Makhubela ... Ranger 3
Sepadile Mabeko ... Ranger 4
Oupa Mabeko ... Ranger 5
Grant Shakoane ... Maphuthuma Uncle
Violet Mamabolo ... Ma'am Mamashela (as Mmagosechaba Mamabolo)
Lucky Maila ... Security Guard
Thabo Setati ... Presiding Officer
Zimasa Mbutama ... Presiding Officer's PA
Samuel Phaladi ... Nonyane Executive
Thembelihle Njhapa ... Nurse 1
Kedibone Ntlhane ... Nurse 2
Zondi Ndlovu ... Mr Kgopedi
Clevy Sekgala ... Dennis
Lesetja Mphela ... Mma Matji
Mathen Kgole ... Forensic Expert
Doris Papole ... Mrs Mashego
Kedibone Sedi ... Nurse
Tiisetso Thoka ... DJ Thomas