Talitha Ndima joins Skeem Saam as wedding planner Babalwa Jaceni

Skeem Saam viewers are about to meet a new force to be reckoned with as actress Talitha Ndima steps into the role of celebrity wedding planner Babalwa Jaceni, making her on-screen debut on Thursday.

Babalwa’s arrival is anything but subtle. Confident, polished and fully aware of her worth, she enters the storyline as Pretty’s wedding planner with an air of authority that immediately fills the room.

Well connected in elite circles, Babalwa has earned her name by executing luxurious, high-profile weddings for powerful clients, and she has no patience for mediocrity or excuses.

From the moment she takes charge, Babalwa’s uncompromising work ethic becomes clear. She runs her business with razor-sharp discipline, thrives under intense pressure and expects absolute commitment from everyone involved.

That intensity is set to ruffle feathers and spark tension as preparations for Pretty’s big day unfold.

For Talitha Ndima, the role has been both thrilling and affirming.

Speaking about her character, the actress described Babalwa as a woman who refuses to dim her light for anyone.

“Babalwa is a woman who knows her value and refuses to shrink herself for anyone. She’s passionate about her work, she demands excellence, and she’s not afraid to ruffle feathers to get the job done. Playing her has been exciting because she’s bold, unapologetic and very real,” she said.