Skeem Saam is a popular South African soap opera that revolves around the lives of three young friends, Sthoko, Clement, and Mangaliso, who are navigating the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood in the township of Turfloop. The series addresses various social issues and explores family dynamics, education, relationships, and personal growth.
Premiere episodes of Skeem Saam air on SABC1 from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.
Friday 1 September 2023
Episode 45
Mr Kgomo gives Melita a hard time at work as revenge. Kwaito learns that he can’t get a refund for the cancelled getaway. Khwezikazi feels the weight of the business pressures and Lehasa’s demands.
Monday 4 September 2023
Episode 46
Khwezikazi tries to get Lehasa to settle their matter out of court. Jacobeth is outraged by Elizabeth’s disappearance. Melita’s friend encourages Melita to fight Mr Kgomo head on.
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Episode 47
Lehasa ambushes Khwezikazi into a media interview. Melita wants to follow up on a civil case against Mrs Kgomo. Jacobeth gives Kwaito a piece of her mind after apologising.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Episode 48
Khwezi suspects Lehasa to be behind the bad reviews. Kwaito wants to take things up a notch with Lizzy. Mr Kgomo wants to move back home.
Thursday 7 September 2023
Episode 49
Kwaito pops the question to the love of his life. Mr Kgomo plays the long game with Melita. Time stands still when Lehasa bumps into an old flame.
Friday 8 September 2023
Episode 50
Kwaito is devastated by Elizabeth’s response to his proposal. Francois suspects that Chef Kgosi is up to no good. The Seakamelas are shocked when an unexpected guest shows up on their doorstep.
Monday 11 September 2023
Episode 51
Kwaito’s proposal to Elizabeth is the talk of the town. Khwezikazi reaches a boiling point with Lehasa. Francois is shook by Chef Kgosi’s new adventure.
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Episode 52
Khwezi resorts to desperate measures to get what she wants. MaNtuli is floored when she learns that Kwaito is adamant to pay magadi for Lizzy. Alfred urges Mahlatse to come out of his shell.
Wednesday 13 September 2023
Episode 53
Khwezi flips Lehasa’s world upside down. Kwaito gives MaNtuli an ultimatum regarding the house. Lewatle asks Babeile a difficult question about his future.
Thursday 14 September 2023
Episode 54
Lehasa has a new revelation that sends him into a tail-spin. MaNtuli is conflicted about making a call. Francois and Kat are envious of Chef Kgosi’s new job offer.
Friday 15 September 2023
Episode 55
A mother calls in the big guns to stop her son from making a big mistake. Lehasa realizes that he will need a shark to help him take down his wife. Paris is calling and it’s making others question their true calling.
Monday 18 September 2023
Episode 56
Lehasa is in cahoots with Phomolo, and someone is in danger. Kwaito does the unthinkable, and MaNtuli fumes. Leeto has a big surprise for his staff.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Episode 57
Babeile follows a possible new lead in the Alfios case. MaNtuli is riled up by a certain relative Kwaito brings home. Francois stresses about Kgosi, who seems to have disappeared.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Episode 58
Babeile continues investigating Alfios’ case. Kwaito’s finances are put under the microscope by his family. Francois is thrilled to get a hold of Kgosi finally.
Thursday 21 September 2023
Episode 59
Someone unexpectedly arrives at Babeile’s doorstep and slams him with a difficult ultimatum. Kwaito confesses to Pretty about his financial woes. Kgosi finally video calls Francois from “Paris”.
Friday 22 September 2023
Episode 60
MaNtuli finds out the truth about Seakamela’s manuscript. The Commander wants to know what evidence Babeile has regarding Alfios’s death. Letetswe asks Alfred for advice on his career choice.
Monday 25 September 2023
Episode 61
Tsheola reveals a shocking truth about Alfios’s passing. The Seakamelas worry about Kwaito’s whereabouts. Babeile lands himself in deep trouble.
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Episode 62
Elizabeth is ambushed by her lover’s ex-girlfriend. The Maths Olympiad results are announced. Chef Kgosi manages to impress Francois but at the cost of his job.
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Episode 63
Elizabeth blows a fuse over her mother’s latest stunt. Babeile loses it when he is invited for a disciplinary hearing. Chef Kgosi’s plan begins to fall apart.
Thursday 28 September 2023
Episode 64
The Station commander wants Rathebe and Babeile’s heads on the chopping block. Francois discovers that Chef Kgosi is in Little Paris. The Maputlas are left curious when a family member unexpectedly comes home.
Friday 29 September 2023
Episode 65
Jacobeth finally receives her special delivery in the form of a cup. Malebana is floored at the Station Commander’s decision. Leeto drops a bombshell on his family.