Warren Masemola and Lesley Musina will join the popular SABC1 show, Skeem Saam.
The channel announced the new cast on Wednesday, 23 October.
Warren will portray the character of Gopane, Smaki’s (played by Ndivhuwo Ramashia) father. Smaki is a Turfloop High School pupil who’s currently missing. Gopane, a native of Turfloop, had left for Joburg to work as a taxi driver. Now, he has returned to find his missing son.
The ex-House of Zwide star who will debut on Monday, 4 Novermber is happy to be part of the show.
“It’s absolutely beautiful. I actually feel like I’m in Limpopo. Being a city boy who grew up in Tshwane, the set of Skeem Saam makes me feel like I’m back with my people,” he said.
Lesley will play the character of Fefo, Melita’s (Hellen Motsuki) blast from the past. He’ll disrupt Mr Kgomo (Lebo Oliphant) and Melita’s world. He will debut November 20.
“Shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true. What an amazing production. Everyone is so welcoming here and I immediately felt at home when the cast, crew and production welcomed me with open arms. It feels like I’ve been here forever,” the former Muvhango actor said.