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SABCsoapieSkeem Saamis to go on a production break.

The show haslost a million viewersand there are rumours in the entertainment industry that it might be axed soon.

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There has been a significant dip in viewership for the soapie.

Entertainment blogger Phil Mphela broke the news thatSkeem Saamwould be going on a production break from 1 March 2021.

The SABC has told Mphela that the break will not affect the show’s usual airing time.

Production break: ‘Skeem Saam’ put on halt due to declining viewership

‘Skeem Saam’ will be going on a production break from 1 March 2021 after losing a million viewers. Image: @SkeemSaam3Source: Twitter

The show has lost a large number of viewers because a number of favourite actors left the show.

800 000 viewers were also lost when Lesego Marakalla departed the show to focus on her studies.

She played the character of Rachel Kunutu.

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Viewers are still holding on to the hope that the show might get back to its former glory.

SABC has responded to a petition that has been circulating online regarding7de Laanand its new programming slots.

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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.

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