Skeem Saam is a popular South African soap opera that revolves around the lives of three young friends – Sthoko, Clement, and Mangaliso – as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood while living in the township of Turfloop. The series addresses various social issues and explores family dynamics, education, relationships, and personal growth.
Skeem Saam airs on SABC1 from Mondays to Fridays at 19h30.
Monday 2 February 2026
Episode 156
Kwaito grapples with the trauma of the plane crash. One look at the new teacher and Carol Komape’s whole world tilts.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Episode 157
Kwaito receives devastating news about Tbose. The new teacher has a horrible first day in the matric classroom. Pretty struggles to find balance between work and planning her wedding.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Episode 158
A newspaper headline awakens a storm Mahlatse can’t explain. Pretty makes a bold move to take control of her dream wedding.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Episode 159
MaNtuli unwittingly welcomes trouble into her home. Mr Xulu settles into his role at Turf High. Lehasa is shocked by the exorbitant cost of his upcoming wedding.
Friday 6 February 2026
Episode 160
Phomolo confronts Pretty about the wedding bill. Nkosi receives an unsettling call about a missing family member.
Monday 9 February 2026
Episode 161
Lizzy shares the secret she’s been keeping from Kwaito. A new, cool teacher has everyone fascinated at Turf High.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Episode 162
Kwaito receives alarming news from the Turf police. A bride-to-be reflects on her journey with pride and firmly asserts how she wants her wedding plans to be managed.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Episode 163
Nkosi frantically starts his search for his cousin in Joburg. Pretty discovers the challenges of wedding planning.
Thursday 12 February 2026
Episode 164
Nkosi digs deeper into his cousin’s disappearance, uncovering a shocking revelation. Turf’s quiet newcomer attracts unwanted scrutiny, causing his façade to crumble.
Friday 13 February 2026
Episode 165
Lizzy takes matters into her own hands to help her husband. Lehasa is rattled when confronted about a blast from his past. A rivalry seems to be brewing at Turf High.
Monday 16 February 2026
Episode 166
Nkosi is shocked to discover that his missing cousin has become a murderer. Mr Xulu holds auditions for learners interested in joining the school choir.
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Episode 167
Jacobeth and MaNtuli are set to fight over a man. Phomolo is determined to track down and eliminate an enemy, while Lehasa has his own intentions for him.
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Episode 168
Mr Xulu walks into his worst nightmare. Jacobeth’s court date may be approaching soon. MaNtuli rejects Clement’s advice on obeying the law.
Thursday 19 February 2026
Episode 169
When the past knocks from behind prison walls, Jacobeth’s peace shatters. Pretty’s hunger to prove herself lands her on the wrong side of trust.
Friday 20 February 2026
Episode 170
Mr Xulu eagerly anticipates meeting MaNtuli’s son-in-law. Jacobeth is anxious about visiting the man who brought devastation to her life.
Monday 23 February 2026
Episode 171
Jacobeth is left in utter disbelief after her meeting with Kganyago. Lehasa pleasantly surprises his wife with a romantic at-home spa date.
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Episode 172
MaNtuli warns Jacobeth against counting her chickens before they hatch. Mr Kgomo denies Eunice the requested time off to assist Pretty with her wedding preparations.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Episode 173
Mr Xulu becomes a victim of blackmail. Lehasa and Pretty are unable to reach a consensus on a particular aspect of their wedding.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Episode 174
Lizzy gathers the courage to share her truth, but Jacobeth’s unexpected reaction leaves her surprised. An MIA client forces Pretty to confront how little control she truly has.
Friday 27 February 2026
Episode 175
Mrs Kgomo returns to Turf to start afresh. Mr Xulu makes efforts to establish a connection with a beautiful woman.
