‘Big, big lies’ — Lerato Marabe is not married

Skeem Saam actress Lerato Marabe says she is not off the market and people misinterpreted an honest picture she shared.

In the picture that went viral last year she was wearing a blanket over her shoulders which usually symbolises, and is worn in, lobola negotiations. 

The actress is known for her role as Pretty Seakamela in the drama series.

In a recent interview with Wake Up on Metro's MoFlava and Khutso Theledi, the actress cleared confusion that might have arose. 

“We were performing a ceremony at home last year. So it rained on that day and the blanket I was wearing is my granny’s blanket. So that's the blanket I remember her with. So I just took a picture and posted it and everyone was like 'she got married', not even. Everywhere I go they ask me about my husband.”

Skeem Saam viewers recently welcomed veteran actor Sello Maake kaNcube. 

Fellow cast member Hellen Bright took to her Instagram timeline to give Sello a warm welcome.

“My smile tells it all. Ladies and gentlemen. Tonight is the night. We are joined by the thespian Sello Maake KaNcube mo Skeemsam. Di sa tlo boya. My love and respect for bra Sello though AKA Dr Mashobaadieta, AKA Archie Moroka, AKA Daniel Nyathi, the list goes on. I’m beyond thrilled to be working with him. I literally had to pinch myself and ask if this is really happening. I remember praying and asking God for the opportunity to work with him many years ago. And finally God did it. You really do not want to miss Skeem Saam from now on.”

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