Season 12
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.
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.
In the Season 12 premiere: When a colleague has a mental breakdown, Babeile is made to carry the blame and all that comes with it.
Meanwhile, Maputla returns and is not happy with the state of his son.
Also, Lehasa assures Francois that Level is in the right hands.
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.
Broadcast Notes
Season 12 originally aired on SABC1 on weekdays at 18h30. It moved to weekdays at 19h30 from Episode 176, which aired on Monday 4 March, 2024.
Season 12 Cast
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Starring
Clement Maosa ... Kwaito
Samukele Mkhize ... Khwezi
Africa Tsoai ... John Maputla
Harriet Manamela ... Meikie Maputla
Thabiso Molokomme ... Paxton
Phillip Thobejane ... Mahlatse
Putla Sehlapelo ... Alfred Magongwa
Cedric Fourie ... Lehasa Maphosa (as Cedric A. Fourie)
Florence Masebe ... Meikie Maputla
Recurring / Guests
Hungani Ndlovu ... Tbose
Mogau Paulina Motlhatswi... Mapitsi
Lebohang Elephant ... Mr Kgomo
Amanda Manku ... Elizabeth
Eric Macheru ... Leeto Maputla
Masilo Magoro ... Charles Kunutu
Gontse Ntshegang ... Sergeant Rathebe
John Morapama ... Meshack Magongwa
Hellen Motsuki ... Melita
Elizabeth Serunye ... Jacobeth
Arthur Molepo ... Captain Malebana
Patrick Seleka ... Kat (as Patrick Seleka Jr.)
Dieketseng Mnisi ... Ma Ntuli
Lerato Marabe ... Pretty Seakamela
Molobane Mbatha ... Mrs Kgomo (as Molobane Maja)
Kholeka Qwabe ... Phumeza (as Kholeka Dakada)
Johanna Molotsi ... Salamina
Lethabo Mekoa ... Ntswaki
Matthews Manamela ... Sergeant Enos Babeile
Riccardo Temane ... Sergeant Tsheola
Makwela Lekalakala ... Station Commander
James Pilkington ... Francois
Tebogo Ramapulane ... Bushang
Lethabo Thangoane ... Pitsi
Joseph Senatle ... Koloi (as Joseph Tshepo Senatle)
Sebasa Mogale ... Dr Hlongwane
Sylvia Tshilwane ... Shoki Mashego
Masoma Kgadi ... Phuthi
Kgopotso Chawane ... Donald
Lethabo Kgwedi ... Benjamin
Kamogelo Mashitisho ... Makwena
Lesego Lewatle Kwele ... LJ
Vusi Leremi ... Clement
Zinhle Mazibuko ... Joy
Busisiwe Nyundu ... Nora
Refilwe Mokgotlhoa ... Mrs Phehla
Mahlatse Morobe ... Letetswe (as Mahlatse Moropo)
Patrick Bokaba ... Advocate Bopape
Sifiso Ndlazi ... Jabu (as Sifiso Ndlanzi)
Joleen Fathula ... Nomvula
Nketli Sebelebele ... Dakalo
Tshilidzi Rambau ... Capsy's Waiter
Mosa Nkwashu ... Lewatle
Nompilo Mwelase ... Nokuthula
Skhumbuzo Mbatha ... Meneer Manaka
Lebo Chidi ... Carol (as Lebogang Chidi)
Reneilwe Mashitisho ... Rosina
Zizo Sobhutyu ... Mosebjadi
Kamogelo Rachuene ... Phoshoko
Tazz Nginda ... Sisanda
Vele Manenje ... Evelyn
Innocent Sadiki ... Sthoko
Sipho Manzini ... Zakhele
Tiego Tjale ... Turf Counsellor
Ndivhuwo Ramashia ... Smaki
Oratile Maitisa ... Eunice
Mabu Sewetsi ... Moruti
Tokollo Raphadu ... Josephine (as Raphadi Tokollo)
William Moswetsi ... Court Messenger
Phumzile Putting ... MaKunene
Bogadi Tlhologanye ... WEF Lady
Celia Gura ... WEF Lady
Kamo_ww ... Influencer
Coachella Randy ... Influencer
Kagiso Magola ... Influencer
Brown Mbombo ... Influencer
Kheyiza Mthombeni ... Violinist
Prince Magoai ... Oritonda (as Prince Phuti Magoai)
Sam Shale ... Phomolo
Nozipho Langa ... Glenda
Victor Masenamela ... Mr Koto
Kedibone Ntlhane ... Nurse
Vuyiseka Cawe ... Buli
Luan Jacobs ... Mr Kgomo's Lawyer
Archie Nhlapo ... Lord of the Flies
Sibongile Nojila ... Rebecca
Lephethe Sello ... Meneer Seletisha
Desree Malebane ... Old Lady
Tshegofatso Phatlha ... Kenny
Puseletso Lekgau ... Police IT Guy
Sphamandla Nyembe ... Ntshaba
Sizwe Mokgokong ... Cooper
Limpopo Boy ... Bazaruto Dancer
Tryphosa Sefike ... Alfios' Sister
Nozipho Langa ... Glenda
Phophi Mudau ... Cindy Khuzwayo (as Phophi Ratlabala)
Majwala Molokomme ... Ruth (as Majwala Myrah Molokomme)
Meme Ditshego ... Patricia
Tiisetso Thoka ... DJ Thomas
Kea Leburu ... Bontle (as Keamogetswe Leburu)
Charlie Bouguenon ... Advocate Moss
Siphile Jele ... Winston
Matlakala Vilankulu ... Asylum Nurse / Rakgadi Nkele
Serati Phaleng ... Hot Girl
Lina Magashoa ... Bina
Gabisile Mahlangu ... Capsy's Waitress
Tumelo Makgutha ... Capsy's Manager
Collen Modise ... Oom Tladi
Joyce Ledwaba ... Joyce
William Moswetsi ... Court Messenger
Mathebetha Clement Sathekge Solomon Nkadimeng
Nkosazana Mbatha ... Shadi (as Nkosazana Hannah Mbatha)
David Benson ... Uncle Patrick
Francina Masalesa ... Lizzie's Aunt
Gertrude Mashia ... Selaelo
Jose Domingos ... Judge
Xolile Tshabalala ... Prosecutor
Mortimer Williams ... Petersen
Anton Dekker ... Kobus Grobler
Aubrey Mmakola ... Ramashala
Ben Tsibe ... Pathologist
Calvin Mlambo ... Reporter
Bohlale Chauke ... Mosebjadi's Younger Brother
Mathapelo Maseko ... Lizzie's Cousin
Thato Suwedi ... Matshepo
Mogau Maredi ... Radio Producer
Bongani Mahlangu ... Bullet
Kamogelo Ramaboto ... Tlhogi
Johanna Mampuru ... Jacobeth's Older Aunt
Abongile Mnguni ... Qhawe
Frank Mothapo ... Sifiso's Friend
Ashley Morley ... Photographer
Mankgakane Mphahlele ... Nurse Mavis
Puleng Mbatha ... Makeup Artist
Betty Mashabela ... Praise Singer
Nhlompheng Molepo ... Little Girl
Surprise Mathebula ... Ramolao
Clevy Sekgala ... Dennis
Lethabo Thapedi ... Berry FM Newsreader
Katlego Letsholonyane ... Chef Kgosi
Manare Vincent Ngoetjana... Mr Desando
Pholoso Mohlala ... Tsietsi
Mario Mukwevho ... DJ Mtho
Pholosho Kupa ... Drunk Guy
Themba Manganyi ... Pule
Brendan Maphake ... Amukelani (as Brandon Maphake)
Mahloli Agnes Moramang ... Gaopi
Siyanda Mphela ... Refiloe
Sphiwe Ngwenya ... Education Official
Nyaniso Dzedze ... Nkosi
Matome Makgosa ... Goon
Tshilidzi Khakhu ... Goon
Keneiloe Ramahloko ... Bullet's Baby Mama
Themba Nkuna ... Accountant
Khutso Chuene ... Repo Guy
Jeremiah Mabaso ... Repo Guy
Thabo Setati ... Financial Advisor
Tshepiso Khuduge ... Interviewer
Sicelo Buthelezi ... Toby
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube ... Ntate Kganyago
Tsholofelo Phooko ... Queen of Talk
Jabulani Hlongwane ... Wine Sealer
Hector Theko ... Zuba
Edwin Seleke ... Chris
Schae Schoombie ... IT Guy
Realeboga Malatjie ... Mrs Mangope
Jean Michel Tuji Mukengeshayi Luc
Dimpho More ... Sihle
Mokgosi Setati ... Rathoka Uncle
Thomas Manamela ... Guard
Joram Mkhatshwa ... Vendor
Kedibone Ntlhane ... Nurse (as Kedebone Ntlhane)
Busisiwe Kunene ... Mrs Khoza
Themba Mputla ... Farm Worker
Cally Maitse ... Influencer
Raylene Patrick ... Receptionist
Thandi Mtshali ... Cook / Help
Kingsley David ... Mpumalanga Cop
Molefi Monaisa ... Wallet