Meikie Maputla, a character played by Harriet Manamela in Skeem Saam, has recently wowed Mzansi with her unrivaled talent. With her acting talent, she has managed to keep us on the edge of our seats for years.

She joined Alexandra’s Squints Artists Community Theatre Group to feed her acting craze. A few months after starring in The Virus and Let’Let’sk About Aids at The Market Theatre Laboratory Annual Festival, she became the next big thing in theatre plays. She, like those before her, spent at least two years in theatre before breaking into small screens.

In 1998, she landed a job in Soul City, which was her big break. She became the showrunners’ darling in the midst of her first job. She appeared in Rhythm City, Isidingo, and Yizo Yizo, among other soap operas. She went on to star in a number of films after leaving soaps. She is, however, one of the few actresses who has appeared in over 24 productions, ranging from soapes is to theater.

Harriet Manamela Age and Salary

She’s currently portraying Meikie Maputla on Skeem Saam, and she’s nailing it. After her release from prison, she has difficulty fitting into society, and her husband finds it hard to accept her return. She has won numerous awards throughout her illustrious career, including the SAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2012.
Mzansi has been curious about Skeem Saam’s take-home salary in the aftermath of her interesting storyline. Because Skeem Saam is a low-budget drama, cast salaries are determined by the importance of the role and the amount of time spent on set. Harriet Manamela is paid around R65 000 per month for her Meikie Maputla character.
Mzansi was surprised when they learned of the veteran actress’s age, following her newfound fame. Yes, she is older than we previously assumed. She was born in Diepkloof, Soweto, South Africa, on October 13, 1971. It’s difficult to believe she is 51 years old in 2022.