Skeem Saam Loses More Than 400,000 Viewers: What Happened?
Hey there, soapie lovers! If you’ve been following the ups and downs of SABC1’s popular educational drama Skeem Saam, you might want to sit down for this one because we’ve got some eye-opening news on the show’s recent viewer stats. Buckle up because between September and October, Skeem Saam saw a staggering drop of over 400,000 viewers! That’s right, folks—those are some serious numbers for a show that’s been a staple of South African television.
So, what went down? According to TVSA reports, back in August, the show was enjoying a fantastic viewership of 4.3 million. Fast forward to September, and those numbers plummeted to 3.9 million. Ouch! This drop coincided with the introduction of new characters, which always sends viewers into a frenzy—sometimes for the better, sometimes not.
In the latest storylines, we’ve seen some real drama unfold. Lehasa Maphosa, played by the talented Cedric Fourie, made headlines for his shocking actions. He was sentenced to prison after a tense scene where he shot and killed Pretty’s kidnapper, Tsietsi (Pholoso Mohlala). Talk about gripping television! And then there’s Sicelo Buthelezi’s character, Tobias “Toby” Maswahla, who is currently in hot water over a trial for assaulting his girlfriend, Ntswaki (Lethabo Mekoa). These heavy storylines are often what keeps viewers glued to their screens, but it seems like they didn’t quite resonate as expected this time around.
Yhoo ku tense, Toby loses it!!!👀😮💨🔥🔥#SkeemSaam pic.twitter.com/A68TJryqdH
Advertisement— OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 13 (@SkeemSaam3) October 4, 2024
Despite the viewer drop, Skeem Saam is still hanging in there as the third most-watched TV show on SABC1, just trailing behind Generations: The Legacy and the reigning champ, Uzalo. But will new characters bring viewers back in droves?
Among the fresh faces introduced in September is Lethabo Matsetela as Pitsi Maputla. Pitsi and her on-screen parents, played by Hungani Ndlovu and Mogau Motlhatswi, have been busy adjusting to life with their new arrival, Baby Oratile (Realeboha Khotle). We also had a chuckle with the entry of Samson Khumalo as Boikanyo “Bra Boikie” Ramasemola, a no-nonsense, outspoken character who’s not afraid to shake things up.
So, what does this all mean for the future of Skeem Saam? As we dive into the new season, it’ll be interesting to see if these changes can bring back those lost viewers. With compelling storylines and fresh dynamics, there’s always a chance for redemption! For now, we’ll have to keep tuning in and see where this rollercoaster of drama takes us.
What are your thoughts on the changes in Skeem Saam? Are you still tuning in, or has the viewer drop affected your interest in the show? Let’s hear it in the comments!
