Skeem Saam Actors and Their Salaries in 2021

Skeem Saam Actors and Their Salaries in 2021

Skeem Saam is the third most-watched soapie in South Africa with 8million views, trailing behind Generations The Legacy with 9 million views and Uzalo with 10 million views. The show is an educational soapie and premiered on SABC1 in 2011.

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Like most SABC productions, Skeem Saam is a low-budget show which pays low salaries despite being dominated by veteran actors who play characters as Koko Mantsha, John Maputla, and Mary Matloga.

How Much DOo Skeem Saam Actors Earn?

After the show was introduced in 2011, Skeem Saam has continued to grow to make it one of the most-watched shows in the country. It is said that the actors are paid in accordance with how prominent their role is in the show, how long their service is required, and obviously, their experience. As of recently, ZAlebs have detailed the actor’s salaries that they receive for playing their respective roles:

Below is the breakdown of Skeem Saam actors monthly salaries:

Award-winning actresses such as Lydia Mokgokoloshi who plays the role of Koko Mantsha and Celia Kunutu played by Shoki Sebotsana are some of the highest-paid actresses on Skeem Saam with more than 20 years in the industry.

The veteran actresses take home R35 000 to R50 000 monthly while seasoned actors such as Meikie, Mantuli, John, and Lelo’s take-home salary is between R30 000 to R40 000 per month depending on their time on scenes and roles on set.

The soapie which has a vast number of seasoned actors pays lower salaries compared to actors on Mzansi Magic and ETV. The show leading actors such as Leeto, Lehasa, Rachel, Tbose, Marothi, and Leshole take home a monthly salary of between R20 000 to R30 000 per month.

Kwaito, Charles Kunutu, and Katlego Peterson’s take-home salary are between R20,000 to R25,000 per month. Due to their roles and less time on scenes, Sis Ouma, Pretty, Emkay, and Mokgadi get the same range of salary between R15 000 to R25,000 per month.

Nimrod is the least paid actor on the show with a monthly salary of between R12 000 to R20,000 per month.

Supporting actors take home between R1,500 to R6,000 per call.

Watch Skeem Saam On SABC1, Weekdays, At 18:30.

At the time of the soapie’s release, Vukile Madlala, publicity manager for SABC1 said:

“Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough transformation challenges they face into manhood. The underlying premise for the series is: real men are made, not born. Viewers will laugh, cry, feel and learn. Isn’t that what good stories are all about?”

When and Where To Watch Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam airs on SABC1 from Mondays to Fridays at 18:30 on DStv Channel 191. If you’re unable to catch the latest episode when it airs, we’ll also publish full episodes shared on the SABC’s YouTube channel. Stick with us, and you’ll never miss a show again.