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Arendsvlei Full Story, Plot Summary, Episodes, Casts, Teasers
“Arendsvlei Full Story, Plot Summary, Episodes, Casts, Teaser: Arendsvlei, which means ‘Eagle Valley,’ is a South African soap opera with mostly Coloured actors.
The show started on October 1, 2018, and it made history as the first soap opera on kykNET & Kie. Originally, it was supposed to run for just one year, but it became so popular that it got renewed for a second season in August 2019 and a third season in August.”
Arendsvlei Full Story
“Arendsvlei is a South African telenovela in Afrikaans, created by Theltom Masimila. The storyline centers around a semi-private high school located in the Cape Flats, managed by the Cupido family, within the fictional community of Arendsvlei.
The plot follows a brother and sister, both teachers, who are dedicated to providing quality education to the local children. However, they face numerous challenges, both in their professional and personal lives.
Beatrice (played by Jolene Martin), the school’s principal, founded the institution to offer affordable, high-quality education to the community’s children. It’s her passion project, funded by her inheritance after her father’s passing.
The residents of Arendsvlei aspire to overcome their circumstances and pursue their dreams. The series explores themes such as love, deception, murder, revenge, family secrets, teen pregnancies, depression, addiction, and homosexuality.
The show features a diverse ensemble cast, including Oscar Petersen, Jolene Martin, Ernest St Clair, Maria Valente De Almeida, Jody Abrahams, Melanie Du Bois, Crystal-Donna Roberts, and Sherman Pharo. Other notable cast members include Dillon Windvogel, Gretchen Ramsden, Dean Richard Olivier, Ann Juries, Rehane Abrahams, Christian Bennett, Kay Smith, Craig Adriaanse, Roberto Kyle, Celeste Matthews, and Joseph Mitchell.
Arendsvlei is a production of Penguin Films for kykNET and is the first original telenovela exclusively aired on kykNET & kie. The show is directed by Denny Y. Miller, with Theltom Masimila as the head writer. Wilmien Rossouw serves as the head storyliner, and the writing team includes Ilse Oppelt, Margaret Goldsmid, Henry Cloete, Quanita Adams, Johann Davis, and Retief Scholtz.
The theme song is performed by Karin Kortje, and the original music is composed by Murray Anderson. Janine Cornelius is the supervising producer for kykNET & kie.”
Arendsvlei Profile Summary
| Title | Arendsvlei |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Concept by | Theltom Masimila |
| Setting | A semi-private high school on the Cape Flats |
| in the fictitious community of Arendsvlei | |
| Main Characters | – Brother and sister teachers |
| – Principal Beatrice (Jolene Martin) | |
| Themes | – Love |
| – Deceit | |
| – Murder | |
| – Revenge | |
| – Family secrets | |
| – Teen pregnancies | |
| – Depression | |
| – Addiction |
Arendsvlei: Cast/ Real Name / Pictures:
Jolene Martin as Beatrice Abrahams
Jolene Martin Profile Summary
| Full name | Jolene Martin-Morgan |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 16th of September, 1979 |
| Place of birth | West Cape, South Africa |
| Age | 41 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actress, television presenter, singer and MC |
| Net worth | $1.3 million |
| Social media accounts | Instagram, Twitter |
Jolene Martin Career
“Jolene’s professional journey commenced at the young age of thirteen. A television producer in Cape Town discovered her and extended an offer for a role as a presenter on Eco-Vision, an SABC program dedicated to fostering environmental awareness among young people.
Even as she embarked on her high school journey at Sans Souci Girls’ High, Jolene received an invitation to host a TV show called ‘2 Cool’ on SABC 2. Throughout her high school years, Jolene successfully secured lead roles in professional stage musicals such as ‘Chicago’ and ‘The Sound of Music.'”
Oscar Petersen as David Abrahams
Oscar Petersen Profile Summary
| Full Name | Oscar Petersen |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor, Writer, Director |
| Notable Roles | – Recurring role as Slappie in SABC2 drama series Swartwater.<br> – Co-creator and star of Joe Barber comedy theatre show as Bra Joe.<br> – Directorial debut with “Angels Everywhere” in 2006. |
Oscar Petersen Career
“Oscar Petersen, a notable South African actor, writer, and director, gained recognition for his portrayal of Slappie in the SABC2 drama series Swartwater. He is also renowned for co-creating and starring in the comedy theater production ‘Joe Barber’ alongside David Isaacs, where he takes on the role of Bra Joe.
Oscar earned his Performers’ Diploma in Speech and Drama at the University of Cape Town from 1991 to 1993. Following this, he established a robust presence in the realms of theater, film, and television.
Beyond his creative pursuits, Oscar contributed as an educator at both the Drama Department at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University. His directorial debut, ‘Angels Everywhere,’ premiered in 2006.
In the theater domain, Oscar co-wrote and performed in the play ‘Suip!’ with Heinrich Reisenhofer, earning the Fleur du Cap Award for Best New Indigenous Script in 1999. This play delves into the ‘dop system,’ exploring how farm workers were compensated with cheap wine, contributing to widespread alcoholism in the ‘coloured’ communities in the Western Cape.”
Celeste Matthews as Gertie Cupido
Celeste Mitzi Profile Summary
| Name | Celeste Mitzi Karin Matthews |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1961 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Professions | Actress, Playwright, Local Government Official |
| Local Government Role | City Council Member (elected in 2021) |
| Notable Roles | – Gertie Cupido in kykNET & kie’s Arendsvlei (a telenovela) |
| – Auntie Hester in District Six: The Musical (2002 revival) | |
| Notable Achievements | – Contributed to the establishment of the District Six Museum |
| – Acted in the award-winning 2002 revival of District Six: The Musical (1987) |
Celeste Mitzi Career
“Crystal-Donna Roberts, born on October 13, 1984, is a South African actress, presenter, and writer. She gained significant recognition for her notable performances in the films ‘The Endless River’ (2015) and ‘Krotoa’ (2017).”
Arendsvlei Full Characters Name
- Jolene Martin as Beatrice Abrahams
- Oscar Petersen as David Abrahams
- Celeste Matthews as Gertie Cupido
- Crystal-Donna Roberts as Janice Cupido
- Rehane Abrahams as Wendy Newman
- Jody Abrahams as Lionel Foster
- Melanie Du Bois as Ronel Foster
- Roberto Kyle as Lee-Roy Foster
- Kay Smith as Debra Newman
- Sherman Pharo as Thys Cupido
- Ann Juries-May as Claudia Cupido
- Maria Valente De Almeida as Samantha Abrahams
