WHY SKEEM SAAM FIRED PEBETSI — “My Marriage Destroyed Everything ”

South African actress Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila, best known for her role as Mokgadi Maputla on the hit TV drama Skeem Saam, has finally revealed the heartbreaking reason she was fired from the show.
According to Pebetsi, her abusive marriage to one of the show’s directors ended not only in pain but also cost her the career she loved.

A Marriage That Turned Into a Nightmare

Pebetsi opened up about her short-lived marriage, saying she married the director because she was pregnant and didn’t want to face judgment for having a child out of wedlock.
However, what began as a marriage of hope quickly turned into a nightmare filled with abuse, control, and fear.

She revealed that her husband once threw her down a staircase while she was pregnant, an incident witnessed by her eldest daughter.

“I married him out of pressure and fear of judgment. But what I went through was pure trauma,” Pebetsi said tearfully.

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From Protection Order to Losing Her Job

After enduring months of abuse, Pebetsi finally escaped the relationship and obtained a protection order against her husband.
He was later dismissed from the production after his alleged abusive behavior became known.

But shortly after his departure, Pebetsi says she was also fired — without warning or explanation.

“They told me I was no longer part of the show. No reason was given. I truly believe my marriage and all the drama around it destroyed my career,” she explained.

Life After the Pain

Following her dismissal, Pebetsi’s life took a difficult turn. She revealed that she and her children were later forced to live in a women’s and children’s shelter after being evicted from their home.
Despite the struggles, she says she’s slowly rebuilding her life and focusing on healing — both emotionally and spiritually.

“That marriage was the biggest mistake of my life,” Pebetsi admitted. “But it also taught me strength. I’m no longer ashamed of my scars.”

Skeem Saam’s Silence

The production team behind Skeem Saam has not issued any official statement about Pebetsi’s firing or her claims of mistreatment.
Fans, however, have flooded social media with messages of support, applauding her courage and honesty in speaking out about domestic abuse.

Conclusion

Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila’s story is a raw reminder that fame does not protect anyone from pain.
Her journey from television star to survivor has inspired many women to speak out against gender-based violence.

Today, Pebetsi continues to rebuild her career and advocate for abuse survivors — proving that even after losing everything, you can still rise again. 💔✨