Skeem Saam's Rachel Kunutu is coming back! See highlights from the star

News24

16-05-2025

The character of Rachel Kunutu, portrayed by actress Lesego Marakalla, has been etched onto the hearts of South African viewers.
Following the exciting news of her return to Skeem Saam, fans of the show have been buzzing with anticipation.
Back in Turfloop, the much-loved character is set to appear on screen again.
The last time we saw Rachel, she had fled the country after pulling one of her boldest moves of framing her lover, Marothi Maphuthuma (played by Macks Senatla), for her death.
In real life, Lesego Marakalla tells DRUM that she stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her studies. But, judging by the overwhelming love she continues to receive online, it's clear she was never forgotten.
Let's take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of Rachel Kunutu's most unforgettable moments.
1. Rachel and Marothi: forbidden love
Her relationship with Marothi was one of the highlights of Rachel's journey.
Despite loud disapproval from the character's family, Rachel pursued a controversial romance with the much older and wealthier man.
Her loved ones warned her against him, questioning both his intentions and their age gap, but Rachel was determined to follow her own path.
Against all odds, she went on to marry him, stepping into the complex role of being both a wife and a stepmother to his daughter.
It was a whirlwind period of transformation for Rachel, marked by love, power struggles and eventually betrayal.
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2. Rachel Kunutu drugging Marothi
After cheating on her with Kaone, Rachel avenged herself through drugging Marothi.
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Marothi was unable to process the lengths Rachel had gone to in order to get her revenge.
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Online, fans have been quick to point out Rachel practically 'invented' the now-viral revenge diaries trend on TikTok.
Created by TikTok influencer Goitsemang Lekgetlho, the trend features dramatic retellings of real-life revenge stories submitted by people scorned by partners and Rachel's fictional antics fit right in.
3. Rachel's fear of poverty
Rachel earned a reputation thanks to her unapologetic love for the finer things in life.
Though her roots were firmly planted in Turfloop, she never saw it as her final destination. She dreamed bigger and carried herself like someone destined for more.
She made sure everyone knew it too.
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More Skeem Saam past memorable moments
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