After years of heartbreak, drama and unforgettable moments, Skeem Saam viewers will finally witness one of the soapie’s most anticipated weddings as Pretty Seakamela and Lehasa Maphosa say “I do”.
The special wedding episode will air on Wednesday, 20 May at 7:30 PM on SABC 1, and viewers across South Africa are already counting down the days.
Pretty, now Pretty Maphosa, is played by Lerato Marabe, one of the original cast members of Skeem Saam. Marabe has been part of the educational drama series since it first premiered in 2011.
Meanwhile, Lehasa Maphosa is played by Cedric Fourie, who joined the show during its fifth season in 2016. Since then, Lehasa has become one of the most talked about characters on South African television because of his complicated love life, charm and controversial decisions.
For fans of Skeem Saam, this is more than just a wedding episode. It is the culmination of one of the show’s most emotional and unforgettable love stories. From the very beginning, Pretty and Lehasa’s relationship has never been simple. Their journey has been filled with impossible choices, painful separations, family disapproval, public scrutiny, and moments where it seemed love simply would not be enough. Yet despite every obstacle placed before them, they continued finding their way back to each other.
Viewers have also watched Pretty grow into a confident young woman willing to fight for the love and future she believes in. At the same time, Lehasa’s flaws and vulnerable side helped audiences connect deeply with his character.
Their romance became one of the biggest talking points online, with fans constantly sharing reactions, theories and emotional opinions on social media. The hashtag #BeforeIDo quickly turned into a trending conversation among loyal viewers hoping the couple would finally make it down the aisle.
The upcoming wedding episode promises romance, glamour, emotion and plenty of drama, all the elements that have made Skeem Saam one of South Africa’s favourite soapies.
The big question now is whether Pretty and Lehasa will finally get their happily ever after.
The wedding special airs Wednesday 20 May on SABC 1 at 7:30 PM.
