Rachel Kunutu Makes Explosive Comeback to Skeem Saam – Chaos and Drama Guaranteed
Turfloop’s queen of drama is back! After a dramatic three-year absence, Rachel Kunutu, the iconic character played by Lesego Marakalla, makes her sensational return to SABC 1’s Skeem Saam tonight at 19:30 — and fans are already holding their breath.
Once hailed as the ultimate “slay queen” and the original “soft life” trailblazer, Rachel returns with her signature mix of charm, fire, and unpredictability. Last seen in 2020, her storyline ended with a thunderous bang: stealing from her husband, Marothi Maphuthuma, faking her death, and vanishing into thin air.
Now, whispers from the Skeem Saam set suggest her time away has been anything but quiet.
A Darker, Bolder Rachel
Rumour has it that Rachel has been running in shady circles — rubbing shoulders with underworld power players like the notorious “Lord of the Flies”, aka Archie Nhlapo, and a mysterious newcomer known only as “Ghost”, played by none other than Tshepo “Howza” Mosese. With allies like these, Rachel’s return is sure to bring secrets, scandal, and high-stakes drama back to Turfloop.
Will she seek revenge on Marothi? Is she returning for redemption — or pure chaos? And what connection does she really have to the elusive “Ghost”?
Fans React: ‘Rachel is the Moment’
Social media is already ablaze with excitement, with fans tweeting that Rachel’s return is “exactly what the show needed.” Memes, predictions, and wild theories are flooding the timeline, with many viewers eager to see how her re-entry will disrupt the current power dynamics in Turfloop.
“She’s the blueprint. The show has not been the same without her,” one user posted. Another added: “Rachel Kunutu faked her death and came back in winter. ICONIC behaviour.”
Lesego Marakalla’s Triumphant Return
Lesego Marakalla, who took a break from the soapie to focus on personal development and education, steps back into Rachel’s stilettos with ease. Fans are eager to see how her portrayal has evolved — and if Rachel’s return will be temporary or the beginning of a new era for the character.
🎬 Don’t miss tonight’s Skeem Saam at 19:30 on SABC 1 — because when Rachel Kunutu walks back into Turfloop, nothing stays the same.
