Nhlanhla Kunene debuts as Amandla on ‘Skeem Saam’- Internet reacts

Posted on April 15, 2026
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Fan favourite actor, Nhlanhla Kunene will soon make his debut on Skeem Saam, portraying the character of Amandla Dubazane, described as the man you won’t see coming.

Nhlanhla who became a fan favourite for his portrayal of Tsiki-Tsiki on Adulting, will now play a man who exudes success, control and charm. Amandla is described as a man who is calculated, composed and deeply unsettling, behind his polished exterior.

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Speaking to Skeem Saam about his character Nhlanhla said: ” The character of Amandla is very controlled and sure of himself. He is not loud or over the top, but his presence is alway felt. There’s always a quiet intensity about him that keeps you watching, and I really enjoyed bringing those layers to life,” he said.

Sabc 1 took to their Instagram page to break the news.

Skeem Saam‘s publicity manager, Yvonne Siphuka said: “Amandla is the kind of character who changes the temperature of every scene he walks into. Viewers should expect tension, suspense and a storyline and a storyline that will keep them on edge.”

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Internet users weighed in:

“Wow it’s going to be interesting best actor ever,” said an Instagram user.

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