‘Skeem Saam’ Fan Visits Maputla House and Meets Homeowner, SA Amused: “Gogo Is Super Welcoming”
- A Skeem Saam fan took to his TikTok account to share with social media users that he visited a house seen on the SABC 1 show
- In the soapie, the house belongs to the Maputla family, but the teen met the real resident of the iconic house
- The TikTok video received over half a million views, with hundreds of local online community members sharing their thoughts
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A Skeem Saam fan caused a stir online after visiting the iconic Maputla house instead of seeing it on his screen. While he didn't meet the fictional homeowners, he met the real one.
The teen, @vester2197, took to his TikTok account on 28 July to share his encounter with the woman of the house, confirming that it was the same house he had seen on his screen. The gogo agreed with the boy and informed him that production was not currently shooting.
While the popular show, which pulled in 4.3 million viewers in May, is based in the rural areas of Turfloop outside Polokwane, the woman's home is actually located in Hammanskraal.
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What is Skeem Saam about?
According to SABC 1, the channel on which the programme airs, Skeem Saam follows the journey of boys and the tough challenges they face as they transition into manhood.
The show also shines a light on three teenage boys and their families and explores how they deal with masculinity, gender relations, and self-esteem.
Who is the Maputla family in Skeem Saam?
The Maputla family members, known for their complex dynamics, are prominent characters on the show and consist of John, Meikie, and more.
Skeem Saam house visit amuses SA
Viewed over half a million times since its publication, the viral video reached many local members of the online community who were intrigued by the homeowner. Some also wondered about the home's true location.
After watching the clip, @minikidio stated:
"Gogo is super welcoming."
@motubatsemakgeru wrote under the post:
"Gogo must sell that house to Skeem Saam, otherwise she will never have peace."
@symphonic_17 listened to the young man and the gogo's conversation and shared with a laugh:
"Magogo is not listening. She's just saying 'akere wa bona' so that he can leave."
Having watched the soapie for years, @sammymash07 stated in the comment section:
"This house doesn’t get old. Since my childhood, it looked like this."
@thabomarco said to the schoolboy:
"Next time, you guys must buy presents for Gogo. Please, guys, she's a humble person."
Take a look at the TikTok post below:
Skeem Saam fans predict Charles Kunutu's departure
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Skeem Saam lovers predicted that the show's fan-favourite, Charles Kunutu, would be leaving the soapie. Charles is played by Masilo Magoro.
This came after the characters Alfred and Rachel (the latter having turned into a drug mule) received news that Charles wasn't waking up in the hospital. Fans of the show hurried to social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to bid Charles farewell.
Source: Briefly News
