Award-winning actress Florence Masebe will replace Harriet Manamela in the new season of the hit series “Skeem Saam.”
Fans and viewers of “Skeem Saam” are set to witness a chance on their screens when the series’ new season begins. The character Meikie Mapula, played by actress Harriet Manamela, will be played by award-winning actor Florence Masebe for the rest of the new season.
The production company shared a statement: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the character of Meikie Maputla played by Harriet Manamela will be replaced until the end of season 12.”
“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 the 5th of April 2024. From the 15th of May 2024 the character of Meikie Maputla will be played by Florence Masebe.”
Masebe is no stranger to the screen. She is famous for her roles in shows such as “Generations,” “Soul City,” “Muvhango,” and “The Republic.”
A trailer of the upcoming season was shared online with the caption,
“An aspiring lawyer thinks she has finally found love, but when a hot date goes terribly wrong she realises that her life is in danger.😱🔥 The Seakamelas are forced to swallow their pride and place their hopes in the past!”
Catch the show on SABC1 at 7.30pm (formerly 6:30pm) from March 4.
