Many have been griping about “skeem sam” for a long time. They say that no matter how much progress the poor make, something bad always seems to happen to ruin their good fortune in the story. Take a look at Leshole Ma; he was a highly motivated learner with a unique talent, but because of his socioeconomic status, he was unable to make any progress, and as a result, he has been struggling ever since. The Maputla boys and other privileged young men, by contrast, had a smoother road to success than most.

Many viewers have voiced their opinion that the plot should be altered to provide an uplift for the underprivileged. The reason for this is that a story should be inspiring, not discouraging, and should not make its audience feel like they, too, will inevitably fail in life because of the example of those who are depicted in the story. Zamo is yet another illustration. Even though he was exceptionally bright, bad things seemed to happen every time he made a significant discovery.

The life-altering interview that Koloj went to see Jodi for last night. We’re all aware of the boy’s difficult background, which includes financial hardship and the loss of both parents. His family, like the rest of us, was thrilled to hear the news that he was on the verge of a major breakthrough. Things didn’t work out so well in Johannesburg. A taxi he got into was full of criminals who robbed him blind, stripping him down to nothing but the clothes on his back.