After a four-year hiatus, Lesego Marakalla is making a triumphant return to SABC 1’s flagship drama, Skeem Saam, reprising her iconic role as Rachel Kunutu.
Also returning to Skeem Saam is Marothi Maphuthuma, portrayed by Macks Senatla, who plays Rachel Kunutu’s estranged husband.
LESEGO MARAKALLA TO SHAKE THINGS UP IN TURNFLOOP UPON HER RETURN
After stepping away from Skeem Saamin June 2020 to focus on her studies full-time, Lesego Marakalla is making a much-anticipated return to the show.
The actress, who rose to stardom on Skeem Saam, returns to reprise her role as Rachel Kunutu.
Fans will be thrilled to know that she has officially started filming for her return. Rachel, hailed as the original ‘slay queen’ and a trailblazer of the ‘soft life’ movement, is set to reintroduce intrigue and drama to Turfloop.
In the storyline, she previously vanished after embezzling a significant sum from her estranged husband, Marothi Maphuthuma, and orchestrating a scheme to fake her own death.
Her unexpected return is poised to stir emotions and prompt questions about her past actions and future intentions.
Marakalla expressed her excitement about returning to the show, stating, “It feels good to be back. It’s not only about me but also about my supporters who appreciate my craft. They’ve been asking me when I will be returning to SkeemSaam, and I’m happy to say that they will see me back on-screen playing Rachel very soon.”
MAROTHI RETURNS TO SKEEM SAAM
But Rachel won’t be stirring up drama alone in Turfloop. Joining her as she returns is Marothi, played by Macks Senatle Saga Papo.
“I am very excited to be back, and I look forward to telling more compelling stories,” he said.
Rachel will return to screens on June 10, 2025, followed by Marothi on June 13, 2025. Fans can anticipate a compelling narrative as Rachel navigates her complex relationships and the consequences of her past decisions.
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