Auditions will take place on Saturday and Sunday Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 November at SABC Polokwane, 19 Hospital Street between 08:00 and 17:00. Skeem Saam is looking for people aged 13 to 60 for the following new characters:

Kamo Phalane aged 16, a fun-loving, girly-girl who makes and loses friends with ease. She’s street smart, daring and in your face, always the first to know about things. Her classmates hate her attitude but she doesn’t care. She is Mapitsi’s friend.

Masego Balleng aged 16 is soft-spoken with an innocent smile. She is passionate about life and sports. She is into long jump and dreams of representing South Africa in the Olympics. She is very likable, with a wonderful sense of humour. She is new in Turfloop and is still trying to adjust.

Sphola is a 17-year-old eye candy from Seshego Township. He is volatile and quick to impulsive action. He is a boy with a man’s face; a school dropout who has seen much more in his life than he will ever tell you. He wears expensive labels.

Pelo is an 18-year-old, basketball player.

Eunice Nkadimeng is an innocent 13-year-old girl with a loving heart. She is Pretty Seakamela’s best friend. They’ve known each other since primary school and are inseparable.

Mrs. Rebone Nkadimeng, Eunice’s mother, 38 to 40, housewife who is warm, reserved, and comfortable in her own skin. Blessed with a good husband and two intelligent daughters, Rebone considers herself a lucky woman. She will walk to the ends of the earth to make her family happy.

Mr. Solomon Nkadimeng is 45 to 55-years-old, and a kind, laid back praying man. After completing matric he trained as a nurse and worked at Turfloop hospital. A few years later he left nursing and started his own business. When he is not at work, he is home relaxing and listening to gospel music. He is the type of father and husband you can rely on.

Meshack Magongwa in his late 50s is Mapitsi’s father. He is a conservative, hard working insurance salesman.