Florence Masebe is set to replace Harriet Manamela on Skeem Saam

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By: Simon Majadibodu 

Actress Florence Masebe is set to take over the role of “Meikkie Maputla” which as played by Harriet Manamela who is not in a good health. Photo: Instagram / @florencemasebe / @harrietmanamela


Veteran actress Florance Masebe is set to play the well-known role of ‘Meikkie Maputla’ on SABC 1’s popular drama Skeem Saam.

This was announced in a statement by the public broadcaster on February 14.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the character of ‘Meikie Maputla’ played by Harriet Manamela will be replaced until the end of season 12,” reads the statement.

The statement further revealed that Harriet Manamela who has been playing the role of ‘Meikkie Maputla’ since the advent of the drama in 2011 is not in a good health condition.

Click here to read the statement: https://www.sabc1.co.za/sabc1/2024/02/14/florence-masebe-temporarily-replaces-harriet-manamela-as-meikie-maputla/


Actress Florence Masebe is set to play the popular role of Meikkie Maputla, on Skeem Saam starting from May 15. Photo: Instagram / @florencemasebe


“The decision came about after Harriet Manamela needed to be placed on sick leave for an extended period of time. Manamela’s last scene for the season will air on the of April 5,” the statement further added.

From the May 15 the character of ‘Meikie Maputla’ will be played by Florence Masebe who is known for her TV roles on Generations, Muvhango, Soul City and others 


Meanwhile, Manamela’s fans and viewers of the drama flooded to social media platforms to wish her well and speedy recovery on her undisclosed health condition.


On X (formerly known as Twitter) @ZondiTalent wrote: Thank you for letting us know..speedy recovery to mom Meiki.”


@ThembiT63723996 said: “ We will  miss mother  of Skeem  sam 😢 💔.”


“Speedy recovery to Mme Harriet  Manamela.🙏🙏🥺Welcome, Mme Florence Masebe 🥺❤️,” wrote @LadyCharlotte01.







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