‘Skeem Saam’ wins big at the Royalty Soapie Awards

Harriet Manamela, Lethabo Mekoa and Mahlatse Moropo who took home awards for their outstanding roles on ‘Skeem Saam’. Pictures: Instagram

Harriet Manamela, Lethabo Mekoa and Mahlatse Moropo who took home awards for their outstanding roles on ‘Skeem Saam’. Pictures: Instagram

Published Aug 26, 2024

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“Skeem Saam” cast members brought home multiple awards on Saturday night for their outstanding roles on the popular SABC 1 show that highlights issues that many South Africans are faced with daily.

Harriet Manamela, who is best known for her role as Meikie Maputla on “Skeem Saam” won the Outstanding Supporting Actress award for her role as Meikie Maputla.

The legendary 53-year-old actress who has been a part of the South African telenovela since 2011 is known as the famous supermarket owner in Turfloop.

Her role on “Skeem Saam“ highlights what mothers deal with on a daily basis and how mothers can go to extreme lengths to take care of their children.

The South African actress, model and influencer, better known as the rebellious Ntswaki on “Skeem Saam” also walked away with the award for Best Viewers Choice Actress.

The 19-year-old took to Instagram to thank everyone who believed in her and supported her dreams.

“Wow, what a journey this has been! I’m beyond grateful to be recognised as Best Viewer’s Choice Actress at the Royalty Awards... To my family, friends and fans -- thank you for believing in me and supporting my dreams”

Mahlatse Moropo walked away with the Viewer’s Choice Best Actor award.

Moropo is known for his role as Letetswe, a high school learner at Turfloop High School and is the famous Charles Kunutu’s son.

On its Facebook page, the soapie extended congratulatory messages to its cast members for scooping the prestigious awards.

“Congratulations to Harriet Manamela, Mahlatse Moropo and Lethabo.Mekoaa on winning their Royalty Soapie Awards tonight!”

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