ICONIC actress Xolile Tshabalala has joined Skeem Saam.
The 46-year-old former Generations actress is set to make her debut on Monday, 30 October as the prosecutor in Leeto Maputla’s (played by Eric Macheru) case.
The long-awaited trial starts on Monday, and the prosecutor is determined to put Leeto behind bars.
Leeto is on trial for the murder of notorious loan shark Dragon, who he shot when he held his customers hostage at his nightclub, Bazaruto.
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SABC1 together with Peu Productions announced the new character on Thursday, 26 October.
“Leeto tries to rally credible witnesses as his trial approaches and his freedom hangs in the balance. He stands a chance of making it out of the trial unscathed, thanks to his legal eagle Advocate Moss. However, the state also possesses superior representation in the form of their prosecutor who is determined to put Leeto behind bars for the murder of Dragon.
“Xolile will make her debut on Monday 30th October, and will be on-air throughout the trial. Viewers can expect nail biting drama as Leeto fights for his freedom,” they said.
Xolile has also starred in a number of big productions such as Soul City, 90 Plein Street, Rhythm City, and Good Men. She was also recently on Netflix’s Blood & Water.