Florence Masebe is set to make her debut on the popular soapie Skeem Saam, temporarily filling in for the beloved Harriet Manamela.
Manamela, who plays the role of Meikie Maputla, requested sick leave and bid farewell to the show to focus on her health issues. While fans have expressed their love for Masebe, many are sceptical about anyone being able to fill the shoes of Manamela.
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Starting from May 15, 2024, viewers will see Masebe bringing her own flair to the character of Meikie Maputla while Manamela takes time to recover. Entertainment blogger Phil Mphela broke the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the post quickly gained traction.
Fans have taken to social media to discuss their thoughts on Manamela’s replacement. While some are excited about Masebe’s inclusion and wish her the best, others believe that Manamela is irreplaceable.
Some tweeps suggested that the script could have accommodated Meikie’s absence differently.
One fan, @_simplyenny, expressed well-wishes for both actresses, saying, “A speedy recovery to mam Harriet Manamela. ❤️ Mam Flo is talented, I hope she nails the character!” Another fan, @Kgopotso_Pule, praised Masebe’s acting skills, saying, “Perfect candidate. She’s a great actress. Speedy recovery to bo mma.”
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However, not everyone is convinced. @glorychakido commented, “Florence could’ve been a great replacement for Celia, mara Meiki aowa hle.” And @EazyDes suggested an alternative, tweeting, “Switching characters makes people lose interest, couldn’t they have just booked her an overseas vacation instead of bringing another person to play the part?”
As the discussions continue, fans eagerly await Masebe’s debut and hope for Manamela’s speedy recovery. It remains to be seen how Masebe will make the character of Meikie Maputla her own and win over the hearts of viewers.
