Cedric Fourie

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Cedric Fourie

Cedric Anthony Fourie was born and raised in Orlando Soweto by a single mother. He attended multiple schools. Among them Greyville Primary School, Princess Primary School, and later joined Athlone Boys for his high school studies. He got a bursary and later on graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand and started to work as an engineer in networking.

His early career accomplishments were networking engineer roles at leading mobile firms among them Ericcson, Huawei Technologies, and Mobax Group. Even with his technical knowledge he could not resist his passion for arts and performance. He started attending auditions and as a result took cameo roles in prominent shows including Sokhulu & Partners, Harvest, Generations, and Isibaya. But, his career really blossomed when he landed the role of Lehasa Maphosa, during the 5th season of Skeem Saam. He is nothing like character of Lehasa Maphosa. He says in his own words “I share one or two similarities with Lehasa, but not everything! He’s a business man and can be very manipulative to get his way, but I’m not like that”, says Cedric.

 Lehasa Maphosa has had a roller coaster of a life these past few months.  After getting engaged to Khwezi on a lavish Valentine’s Day last year, he realised that he was still in love with an old flame that came in the form of a ‘Pretty’ lady. After Khwezi caught the two of them red handed getting a little too cozy for her liking she saw red and stabbed Lehasa in the chest, leaving him in a fatal condition. Thankfully he had since recovered, and shortly after needed to stand trial for Fanie’s murder, of which he received a not guilty verdict.   Amidst all of this, he also discovered that Khwezi was pregnant with his child and he was finally going to be a father. Something that he has always wanted.

Now that his wish of being a father to baby LJ has finally come true, we wonder if he plans to change his cunning ways any time soon.       

Find out on #SkeemSaam  every weeknight on SABC1 at 18.30pm and Omnibus every Sunday mornings from 9.30.

Sello Maake KaNcube

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Sello Maake kaNcube was born in Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa in 1960. He later moved to Atteridgeville, Pretoria, where he grew up. Between 1975 and 1977 he went back to live in Soweto and inadvertently became part of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.’ As a child, he enjoyed reciting poetry, and the experience of watching movies is where he got his inspiration and passion for acting from. Hugely inspired by the late South African playwright and director Gibson Kente, he got his professional debut and gone on to establish a formidable career as an actor and director.

Maake kaNcube’s career spans over 40 years in the industry. He is famous for touring The Lion King, as Mufasa and leading a ground-breaking all African cast in ‘Generations’.

He received his honorary SOTIGUI award in November 2021 for his contribution within the African creative industry. FNB Vita also Awarded him Best Performance in a Comedy by a Male for Call Us Crazy. In 2000/2001 he won the Pan African Heritage Broadcast Achievement Award for Drama. Most notably, he won the Dalro Award for Best Actor for ‘The Suit’. In 2011 he won the Naledi award for best actor playing Mandela, in the Rivonia Trial.

On Skeem Saam, he plays the character of Ntate Kganyago. An elegant, good looking and intelligent man. Someone that people seem to be drawn to. He quickly got into a romantic relationship with Jacobeth. From the outside it seems like the perfect relationship, full of spoils, love and laughter. But there are serious red flags that ‘Jacobeth’ is oblivious to. Everyone will soon realise that Ntate Kganyago isn’t the man he masks himself to be.   

See how it all unfolds on #SkeemSaam every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm

Jean-Michel Tuji Mukengeshayi

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Jean-Michel was born in Lubumbashi, Congo and he was raised in Jacaranda city, Pretoria. He feels fortunate to have attended schools in both Congo and South Africa with his foundation phase being in Congo. From Grade 5 onwards he attended Glenstantia Primary School, then went on to Hoërskool Lydenburg and The Glen High School, where he matriculated in 2011. Thereafter he attended Rosebank college and SAB&T Academy.

Jean-Michel is most passionate about 3 things: Soccer, God, and Family. He also loves music and enjoys being in front of the camera. He’s been modeling for the past 2 years and has shot a number of TV commercials. “Funny enough, being an actor was never my end goal, but I always wondered how I’d do as an actor. The opportunity to dabble in the arts really happened to find me – a friend had posted something about an agent looking for Congolese actors; I submitted my tape and it was a match made in heaven. I couldn’t believe that it was for Skeem Saam”, he says.

Jean-Michel is a fresh new face to the Skeem Saam family. He plays the character of “Luc” a good-looking, charming young man, who when we first meet him, is admitted into Turf Hospital for having bad headaches. But those headaches quickly disappear after he meets and falls head over heels in love with his doctor, Lizzy Thobakgale. But to Lizzy’s dismay, she soon finds out that Luc is a scammer and has been scamming women out of their money all over the country.

When asked if him and ‘Luc’ have anything in common, this is what he had to say: “In terms of banter, we’re pretty similar. Flirting comes naturally to me as I’m smooth with my words, so ‘Luc’ and I are similar in that regard. But as for scamming, I keep my hands squeaky clean”, he laughs.

Tune in to #SkeemSaam every weeknight on SABC1 at 18.30 pm and Omnibus every Sunday mornings from 9.30.

THE SABC MOURNS THE PASSING OF LUMKO JOHNSON LEQELA      

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Johannesburg, 15 September 2022 – It is with great sadness that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has learnt of the untimely passing of former YoTV presenter and content producer, Lumko Johnson Leqela who passed away on Wednesday 14 September 2022.
Lumko was dynamic and passionate about human rights issues and storytelling.
The SABC sends its heartfelt condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues.

May their soul rest in peace.

Nthabiseng Kgosana

Actors, Press, Skeem Saam

Nthabiseng Kgosana grew in Alexandra Township, but is originally from Vaalbank, In Mpumalanga. She attended Minerva High School where she was crowned 2nd princess in 2004 and 1st princess in 2005 in the Miss Minerva High School pageant. After high school, she obtained her qualification in BCOM Accounting at UJ.

Her first production that she was ever part of was being part of the AFDA final year student project in 2017 where she was headhunted by an agent. The second one was a short film called ‘Boshego’ with Worthy Film Productions in 2017.

When asked why she chose acting, she said, “I believe that acting chose me. Since pre-school, I was always one of the pupils chosen for plays. I’ve been in instances where I would accompany a friend to a certain community hall and end up being part of the actors. I remember back in high school in grade 8 I was looking for my friends, I accidentally opened a class where senior students were practicing drama – on that very same day of watching them practice, I joined and I impressed the guys who were directing the drama. Also unlike the corporate world that drains me in various aspects, I’ve realised that I love working in the entertainment industry because every time I leave the studio I enthusiastically look forward to the next day.”

Her 3rd and biggest production is Skeem Saam. Where she played the role of ‘Kgothatso’, Leshole’s girlfriend. An appealing woman that has good fashion sense and is dedicated to her job and her daughter. She is well-spoken and confident. Her desire was always to one day settle with a good man and although she had her doubts at first, she eventually believed that Leshole was that guy.

#SkeemSaam airs every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm

Mahlatse Moropo

Actors, Press, Skeem Saam

Mahlatse Moropo is a young South African actor born and bred in Polokwane, Limpopo. Turning 18 this year, Mahlatse is a grade 11 learner at Northern Academy Secondary School. “I love school especially because of the subjects I am currently doing. I do drama, dance, and even sports,” he says. He also expresses gratitude to be at a school where his teachers and peers are supportive of his career.

Mahlatse is an MC, choreographer, dancer, and voice-over artist. But he is best known for the character of Charles Kunutu’s son, ‘Letetswe’ on Skeem Saam. He had auditioned for the role in September 2021 and was ecstatic when he was informed that he had gotten the role. “I had received an email telling me that I bagged the role of ‘Letetswe’ and it was one of my happiest moments,” he said.   

‘Letetswe’ is friendly, opinionated, and outgoing. Family is important to him and he is very protective of his cousin, Mahaltse Kunutu. 

#SkeemSaam airs every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm

Shoki Mmola bows out of Skeem Saam

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Boasting a whopping 26 years of her television career, Mmola has been playing the character of ‘Celia’ on Skeem Saam for 10 years and in that role has been one of show’s lead actresses, contributing to its accomplishments over the past decade. Always keeping fans entertained, Mmola has portrayed the character of ‘Celia’ impeccably. 

She will be missed by fellow cast members, crew members and viewers watching at home.

We wish her well and all the best with her future ventures.

Mmola will not be featured in the new season starting Monday 4th July 2022.

Myrah Molokomme

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Myrah Molokomme is a South African actress born and bred in Limpopo. She holds a BA in Performing Arts (Writing and Performance) obtained at the University of Limpopo.

She trained for three years in theatre towards the completion of her degree at the University of Limpopo. In 2017 she featured in a stage adaptation of Lucas Mokuti’s novella ‘TSIETSI’ which was written for stage and directed by Ola-Kris Akonola. In 2018 she featured in the play ‘THE PRINCE OF SOVENGA’ which was written and directed by Ola-Kris Akinola. Myrah’s ability to act was recognized by the University of Limpopo with an award for ‘Best Actress’ in 2017.

In late 2018 she landed her first role on the local drama series Skeem Saam where she portrays the character of Ruth.

We first met Ruth at Turfloop High as a Grade 11 student who was born and living with HIV. She made the decision to disclose her HIV status to her now long-distance boyfriend, Koloi, who then accused her of deceiving him before he was better educated about the disease. After passing Grade 12 with flying colours she received a good bursary to further her studies in BSC Genetics at the University of Cape Town.

Unfortunately, after losing her bursary due to poor performance in varsity, she was forced to move back home. Thankfully, with support from people like Koloi, Mapitsi, and Principal Thobakgale, Ruth was able to claim funds that were due to her via her late parents and their GEPF benefits.     

We can only hope that she can go back to Cape Town and complete her course and uses her money wisely. 

#SkeemSaam airs every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm

Thabiso Molokomme

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Thabiso was born and raised in Polokwane. He matriculated from Capricorn High School in 2018 and went on to study Operations Management at the University of Johannesburg. He is set to graduate in May 2022.

Thabiso was raised by a single parent and describes himself as an intelligent, hardworking, bold, and confident young man. Apart from acting, entrepreneurship is another thing he is passionate about. “I just completed my qualification in Operations Management at the University of Johannesburg and this year I’m focusing on investing my time in entrepreneurship and entertainment,” he said.   

The former YoTv presenter recently started playing the character of Paxton Kgomo on Skeem Saam. He a slightly older than his Grade 8 peers who has fast become the guy that other boys envy in Turf High. “My word! Excited would be an understatement. I feel so liberated because I’ve always dreamed of acting on Skeem Saam,” he said when asked about how he feels about acting on Skeem Saam. “This will enable me to inspire so many young people in a positive way.”   

Thabiso is also the co-founder of the ‘Give a child a book’ organisation. A non-profit organisation focused on empowering and assisting less fortunate schools in South Africa.

Paxton is already causing havoc in Turf. But things are only about to get worse and the lives of families are about to change drastically.   

#SkeemSaam airs every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm