PICTURE: X/ LEHASA AND PRETTY MAPHOSA
Viewers of the popular SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam have taken to social media to share mixed reactions after the much-anticipated wedding of characters Pretty (played by Lerato Marabe) and Lehasa (played by Cedric Fourie) aired, sparking emotional debates among fans.
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Love, drama and divided opinions
The wedding episode delivered the usual mix of romance and tension the show is known for, but not all viewers were convinced. While some fans celebrated the union and praised the chemistry between the characters, others questioned whether the relationship had truly earned a happy ending given the history of conflict between them.
Did you catch the wedding of the year? #PreHasaWedding was a celebration for the ages!👰♀️❤️💍Check out these incredible moments that made it unforgettable!😍 Which moment stole your heart? Let us know in the comments! 💖 #SkeemSaam pic.twitter.com/qiUgk4eeVU
— OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 14 (@SkeemSaam3) May 22, 2026
Fans take sides online
On X (formerly Twitter), viewers expressed strong opinions, with many saying the storyline was both “beautifully done” and “stressful to watch.” Others argued that the relationship had been too toxic over time, making the wedding feel bittersweet rather than celebratory.
Despite the divided reactions, the episode quickly trended, showing the continued cultural impact of the long-running drama.
But this wedding looks low low low budget😣🙈🙊#SkeemSaam
— 🌻 Sunshyn 🌻Sithole (@sithole_thina) May 21, 2026
This wedding was everything 🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥#SkeemSaam pic.twitter.com/Pbj4hB5SNR
— Fikile Vezi 👆💛 (@FikileVezi) May 21, 2026
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Makompo weeeeeh!! 💃💃💃🔥🔥 #skeemSaam #lekompo pic.twitter.com/bUvYhV0Z6J
— Benedictor🌻💕 (@TheRealNthabi_) May 21, 2026
A major storyline moment for the show
The wedding marks one of the key turning points in the current season, reinforcing the show’s ongoing focus on love, betrayal, and redemption in a young adult setting. The storyline has kept audiences engaged, even when opinions differ sharply.
Why the storyline resonates
Entertainment analysts often note that Skeem Saam succeeds because it reflects real-life relationship struggles faced by many young South Africans, making characters like Pretty and Lehasa highly relatable and widely discussed.
As the season continues, fans are expected to keep debating what the future holds for the couple—and whether their marriage will survive the drama that surrounds them.
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