Skeem Saam star Samkelo Mkhize ties the knot

Skeem Saam actress Samkelo Mkhize has taken the plunge into married life.

The talented star, best known for her role as Khwezi on the popular SABC 1 drama series, exchanged vows in a heartfelt ceremony held in Stanger (KwaDukuza), KwaZulu-Natal, over the weekend.

The actress shared her joy with fans on Instagram, with a sweet caption.

“He said ‘Let’s get married’ and I was like ‘Say no more’.” Her announcement was met with a flood of warm wishes from friends, colleagues, and followers who couldn’t help but celebrate her big day.

“Congratulations sthanda sam… waze wamuhle Umakoti,” one admirer wrote, while another commented, “What a beautiful bride you are.” A close friend added a simple but touching message: “Congratulations my love.”

Although Samkelo has always been discreet about her personal life, she gave fans a rare peek into her happiness.

Little is known about her husband, as the actress continues to keep that part of her life private despite the public excitement surrounding her wedding.

What made the moment even more special for fans was how art seemed to imitate life.

On Skeem Saam, Samkelo’s character Khwezi has been entangled in lobola discussions and romantic drama, making her real-life marriage a charming contrast to her on-screen storyline.