As Skeem Saam Season 13 draws to a thrilling close, all eyes are on Turfloop, where the long-anticipated return of Rachel Kunutu and her estranged husband, Marothi Maphuthuma, promises to stir chaos and reignite past tensions.
Lesego Marakalla reprises her iconic role as Rachel, the original slay queen whose dramatic exit in 2020 left viewers stunned. Now, she’s set to reappear on screens from June 10, followed closely by Marothi’s return on June 13. Their reemergence will inject a heavy dose of intrigue, betrayal, and suspense into the storyline, just in time for the season’s explosive climax.
Rachel Kunutu’s Disappearance and Shocking Return
Once the queen of Turfloop’s glam life, Rachel Kunutu disappeared without a trace five years ago. Her exit wasn’t just sudden—it was shrouded in scandal. After allegedly embezzling Marothi’s fortune, she staged her own death, leaving behind a storm of unanswered questions and broken hearts.
Marothi, portrayed by Macks Senatla SaGa PAPO, was left to bear the brunt of Rachel’s scheme. Vilified by the public and financially decimated, his life spiraled. Now, Rachel struts back into Turfloop with flair, surrounded by mystery—and a few dangerous new acquaintances.
From June 14, viewers will see Rachel enmeshed in shadowy alliances with characters like Archie Nhlapo, also known as the “Lord of the Flies,” and the cryptic Ghost, played by multitalented rapper and actor Tshepo Howza Mosese. Her ties to the criminal underworld will pull Turfloop deeper into chaos, blurring the lines between past deceptions and present dangers.
Lesego Marakalla, excited about her return, says: “It feels good to be back. My supporters have been asking for Rachel’s return, and they are in for a treat. She is bringing drama like never before.”
While Rachel has been navigating life in the shadows, Marothi Maphuthuma has undergone a transformation of his own. Now a reformed entrepreneur, he runs a successful printing empire and the community upliftment initiative, Turf Talent Extravaganza. However, despite his public reinvention, the ghost of Rachel’s betrayal continues to haunt him.
Marothi once affectionately called her his “Dynamite.” But now, faced with her unexpected return, he finds himself at a crossroads. Will he fall back into her web of deceit? Or will he finally seek the justice he believes he deserves? Macks Senatla SaGa PAPO shares:
“I am thrilled to be back and can’t wait to tell more compelling stories. Marothi’s journey is far from over.” His return on June 13 will set the stage for a dramatic confrontation that could either heal their fractured relationship—or destroy it for good.
The timing of Rachel Kunutu’s return couldn’t be worse for Turfloop. Season 13 has already pushed the community to its breaking point, particularly after the heartbreaking death of Smaki, a beloved Turf High student. The tragedy has left families reeling and the school embroiled in chaos.
As the community struggles to find its footing again, the return of two of Turfloop’s most controversial figures threatens to plunge everyone back into emotional turmoil. Rachel’s reputation as a manipulator and Marothi’s shady past make for a combustible combination. Their reentry into the public eye is already generating fear, gossip, and speculation.
Rachel Kunutu’s dramatic reappearance leaves a crucial question hanging in the air: has she come back to redeem herself—or to wreak even more havoc?
With new enemies, unresolved emotions, and a thirst for power, Rachel’s return is far more than a simple homecoming. She may have reinvented herself, but her past is far from forgotten, and neither is Marothi’s.
Fans can expect a nail-biting final stretch of the season, with explosive twists, unexpected alliances, and emotional showdowns that will leave Turfloop—and Skeem Saam viewers—forever changed.
Don’t miss Lesego Marakalla as Rachel Kunutu on Skeem Saam, beginning June 10, and Macks Senatla SaGa PAPO as Marothi on June 13. The countdown to the Season 13 finale has officially begun—and the heat is on in Turfloop.