Skeem Saam gives beloved character a new face as Flo Masebe temporarily joins the cast
Seasoned actor and author Flo Masebe is stepping into the shoes of Harriet Manamela and will star as Meike Maputla on SABC 1's drama Skeem Saam.
The channel announced on Wednesday that Manamela will be absent from the show for a while due to ill-health. Producers also said the character will be replaced by the end of season 12 due to unforeseen circumstances. "The decision came about after Harriet Manamela needed to be placed on sick leave for an extended period of time. Manamela's last scene for the season will air on 5 April 2024," read the statement. Nyaniso Dzedze, Pholoso Mohlala, Themba Manganyi, and Brendan Maphake were all announced as new additions expected to shake things up on the long-running show.
"This year brings dirty secrets bubbling to the surface, budding new relationships, a fallen star, and a high-speed car chase," said a press release issued by production. This is not the first time Skeem Saam gave a beloved character a new face. Last year, actor and dancer Hungani Ndlovu Ndlovu was cast to take over the character of Thabo, popularly known as Tbose, from Cornet Mamabolo, who left the show in 2021. He said he was not trying to replace him, saying that the show's storyline allowed him to create a new Tbose with which audiences and actors could engage.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day.