Skeem Saam' confirms Cornet Mamabolo's (Tbose) temporary exitThe show confirmed that Mamabolo will be back. He is taking a break for the first time since season one, to focus on his business.
by Rae Seleme
15-09-2021
in SA TV and Film
Skeem Saam' actor Cornet Mamabolo as Tbose Maputla. Image via Instagram @cornetmamabolo
SABC 1's educational soapie, Skeem Saam has confirmed that actor, Cornet Mamabolo whose been playing the role of Thabo Tbose' Maputla since season one has taken a break from the show to focus on his personal interests.
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The show revealed the news on their Twitter account last night, after a viewer asked the show if Mamabolo is permanently leaving.
Cornet Mamabolo will be taking a break from Skeem Saam to focus on his personal interests. But, he will be back. @CornetMamabolo #SkeemSaam https://t.co/rXqZeJeVTj
OFFICIAL Skeem Saam 10 (@SkeemSaam3) September 14, 2021
The 31-year-old actor, also stated on his Instagram account that he's taking a break from his role as Tbose to focus on his insurance business, Digni Financial Services.
Mamabolo, co-founded a company called Digni Financial Services in 2014 which currently provides funeral policies and aims to offer hospital plans, medical aids, disability benefits, and provident funds.
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The actor-entrepreneur recently left fans concerned after he shared a picture of himself with a cast on his arm on his Instagram account.
Mamabolo says he has a fracture, had to put on a cast, and that doctors recommend he put it on for a few weeks and also assured fans that he'll be completely healed by October.
Also read: Cornet Mamabolo (Tbose) takes a break from Skeem Saam' due to injury
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-- Also read: Skeem Saam': Leshole's exit and Pretty's pregnancy rumour
OTHER ACTORS THAT TEMPORARILY EXITED THE SHOW Actor Thabo Mkhabela who plays the role of Leshole Mabitsela on the show, also temporarily exited the soapie in June (2021) to fulfill his pilot dreams.
According to the storyline, Mkhabela's character Leshole who was studying to be a pilot finally got his wish when he was offered a position out of his hometown (Turfloop).
Neither Skeem Saam nor Mkhabela confirmed his departure from the show as his exit is part of the storyline and temporary.
There were rumours that media personality and actress, Amanda du Pont who plays the role of the villainous, Lelo Mthiyane also exited the show.
The rumours began in November 2020 when the actress joined BET_Africa's drama series, Isono to play the role of Mamba.
Neither the show nor the actress confirmed her departure from Skeem Saam since her last appearance in 2020.
Will Rachel Kunutu or Leshole ever come back? Those 2 characters are unforgettable
Rene (@EnquisitiveMind) September 14, 2021
Also read: Skeem Saam' actress hints at Mapitsi's wedding challenges
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Skeem Saam' confirms Cornet Mamabolo's (Tbose) temporary exitThe show confirmed that Mamabolo will be back. He is taking a break for the first time since season one, to focus on his business. 
