Coming up on
Skeem Saam tonight (Thursday 5 February 2026):
Talitha Ndima as schlebrity wedding planner Babalwa Jaceni.
She's on the scene as Pretty and Lehasa's wedding planner.
In other words, she's a bossy know-it-all who earns a fortune by making brides panic and pay much more than they should.
But hey, that's just our
interpretation of wedding planners. Looks like Pretty might like her more because the
February teasers indicate she really wants her involved.
The show describes Babalwa as a woman who walks into every room knowing exactly who she is and what she brings.
She's established herself in elite social circles and has built her name by delivering flawless, high-end weddings for South Africa’s most influential client by refusing to compromise on excellence.
She's authoritative, has a strong work ethic and runs her business with military precision.
She expects nothing less than total commitment from those around her.
Talitha's take on the role:
Talitha: “Babalwa is a woman who knows her value and refuses to shrink herself for anyone.
She’s passionate about her work, she demands excellence, and she’s not afraid to ruffle feathers to get the job done.
Playing her has been exciting because she’s bold, unapologetic and very real.”
Flash facts on Talitha:
She starred in four seasons of SABC2's iconic drama series Erfsondes where she played Constable Thandeka Moloi.
She starred as Pumza in both seasons of the supernatural Mzansi Magic drama series Igazi.
She studied at AFDA.
She's also presented. She hosted the 1Magic dating reality low Marry Me Now SA.
You'll find a full list of her TV credits on her TVSA profile here:
Talitha Ndima