FORMER Gomora actor Sicelo Buthelezi is set to join SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam.
The channel announced the news on Monday, 11 March and said he would be starring as Tobias (Toby) Maswahla, a troublesome young man.
“We say hello to actor Sicelo Buthelezi as he joins the cast of Skeem Saam. He is set to play the role of ‘Tobias (Toby) Maswahla’.
“Toby is a university student with a mischievous streak who gets expelled and is forced to move to Turfloop after causing some serious trouble back in Joburg. He turns over a new leaf, starts attending Turfloop University and even gets a part-time job,” the channel said.
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Sicelo is well-known for playing Teddy on Gomora. The show was his debut acting gig. He quickly became a favourite of the people in Mzansi.
Gomora was canned in 2023, and the last episode aired on 20 October.
Sicelo said he’s looking forward to joining Skeem Saam.
“Having joined the Skeem Saam family has been amazing. It’s a different environment, but it still feels like home. I’m enjoying it,” he said.
He will make his debut on 2 April 2024.
