Skeem Saam's Rachel Kunutu Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

South African television viewers were delighted by the return of a familiar face to their screens. Lesego Marakalla, who plays Rachel Kunutu in the popular SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam, made her highly anticipated comeback on June 13th, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Marakalla's character had been absent from the show for four years, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her return. The announcement of her return was met with excitement, as evidenced by the rapid increase in views and likes on a social media video promoting her reappearance. "It's great to be back," Marakalla stated in an interview. "I've missed the cast and crew, and I'm looking forward to what's in store for Rachel." The return of Rachel Kunutu promises to add another layer of intrigue to the already captivating storyline of Skeem Saam.