Online Reporter
A fire broke out on the set of popular soapie, Skeem Saam, on Monday afternoon, at Sasani Studios in Johannesburg.
Public broadcaster, SABC, confirmed the news to Sowetan and revealed that two crew members were injured.
It’s not clear at the moment what caused the fire.
“The SABC confirms that a fire occurred at Sasani Studios on the set of SABC 1’s flagship drama, Skeem Saam, resulting in two crew members being injured and hospitalised,” said SABC head of communications. Mmoni Ngubane.
“The fire caused some damage to sets and equipment and the full extent thereof is being assessed.”
The prolific cast of the SABC 1 top-rated daily drama includes Clement Maosa, Hungani Ndlovu, Mogau Motlhatswi, Africa Tsoai, Eric Macheru, Dieketseng Mnisi, Harriet Manamela, Putla Sehlapelo and Cedric Fourie.
“To this end, we are working closely with Peu Communication Solutions and Sasani Studios to evaluate the situation,” Ngubane said.
“Our thoughts are with the injured crew members and we wish them a speedy recovery.” — Sowetan
Colletta Dube