Skeem Saam, without a doubt, is one of the most popular drama shows owing to its outstanding cast. It would be unfair to talk about Skeem Saam without mentioning Kwaito, portrayed by Clement Maosa, and Leeto, played by Eric Macheru. Both actors have exceptional acting abilities, and their ages, academic credentials, and financial status attract comparisons offscreen.
Clement Maosa
Clement Maosa (born May 9, 1988, in Polokwane, Limpopo) is a famous South African actor, artist, lawyer, and business owner.The award-winning actor has been on the SABC1 series for eight seasons, starting with the first. He is among the longest-serving actors on the show.
Skeem Saam is famous for hiring highly educated cast members. Clement Maosa is highly educated and has a degree to show for it. The actor we all love to hate made headlines in 2020 after his educational qualifications were disclosed. He holds a degree in Law from the University of Limpopo. He is a genius, and his academic certificates are a testament to that.
As of 2023, Clement Maosa has a net worth of R19 million. He generated millions from his career as his primary source of income; however, apart from acting, Clement managed to amass a legion of Instagram followers, giving him a platform to advertise and rack in money.
Eric Macheru
Eric Macheru (February 25, 1986) is a South African actor and former footballer prominently known for portraying Leeto Maputla on the soap opera Skeem Saam on SABC1.
He then grew up in a township called Seshego with both of his parents and his three brothers. Sadly, one of his brothers passed away in 2007. Eric grew up in a Christian family, and his father loved sports and influenced Eric to venture into soccer. Little did he know that soccer would earn him a good life.
Eric Macheru holds a certificate in acting from AFDA. He is also a soccer star who trained with Tottenham Hotspurs and played for Ajax Cape Town. Although he plays the role of a successful lawyer on Skeem Saam, he is not one in real life.
Eric Macheru has an estimated net worth of R2.5 million he earned from his acting career. Besides being an actor, Eric is a businessman who recently opened a food outlet, Have Wings, on Vilakazi Street. He also has a business interest in sports as a former football player.
