Skeem Saam Viewership Decline: Fans Want Lehasa Back!

Skeem Saam has been a staple in many South African households, but it seems fans are getting a bit fed up. The show recently faced a hefty decline in its viewership, losing over 440,000 viewers in September 2024 when compared to August’s 4.3 million. What happened?

Skeem Saam Fans Speak Up

Social media is buzzing with opinions on why this fan-favourite show is faltering. Many viewers have taken to platforms like Twitter, expressing their disappointment. It’s clear that the storyline is a significant factor in this drop.

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Comments like “where’s Lehasa?” and “bring back Lehasa!” are flooding in. People miss the character dynamics, and they feel the current plotlines are too hard to follow.

‘Skeem Saam’ saw a significant drop in viewership in September 2024, losing over 440k viewers compared to August’s 4.3 million. Despite the decline, it remains the third most-watched show on SABC 1. pic.twitter.com/8J3Qf6trrE

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 8, 2024

We are being force fed Nkosi. We don’t want him. Bring back that murderous bastard Lehasa. And they must get rid of Francois and Khwezi. Pls give our favourite school principal a storyline.

— Mukololo wa Mutandani (@Fulunem) October 8, 2024

1. Taking Lehasa to jail
2. Where is smaki.
3. What’s khwezi still doing on skeem saam?
4. The security company owner? Useless

They’ll see another drop this month.

— 𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂 (@LaronaN_) October 8, 2024

People want Lehasa not Nkosi and Rathoka

— ITUMELENG🕯️🌊 (@itu_nadia) October 8, 2024

We’re tired of seeing Khwezi and Nkosi. We also want Lehasa back

— Story Of My Life (@athie_mbadu) October 8, 2024

it is because they are forcing Khwezi down our throats 😑and they don’t want Pretty and Lehasa to get married and live happily ever after🥹😂😂😂

— Kgarebe Ya Magakala♥️ (@Tsebiso_Pheladi) October 8, 2024

They must bring back Lehasa and marry pretty not stupid nkosi, and they must remove khwezi

— TSHEPIS⭕ (@shairmain_) October 8, 2024

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Khwezi must go, get Lehasa out of jail

— NS (@Nozzyp) October 8, 2024

What It Means for the Show

Despite the decline, Skeem Saam still holds its ground as the third most-watched show on SABC 1. But if viewer sentiments continue to trend downwards, the producers might need to rethink their story direction.

Viewer frustration reached new levels as many fans threatened to turn away for good until the stories improve. What this might lead to for the iconic show remains to be seen, but it’s a call for action. Will Skeem Saam bring back Lehasa, or will they keep testing their audience’s patience? Only time will tell!