Orkney Snork Nie

Orkney Snork Nie

1989 · 4 seasons · 52 eps · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

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Orkney Snork Nie, a popular Afrikaans sitcom, originally broadcast by the SABC in South Africa. The name translates directly into Orkney Doesn't Snore, but the message being conveyed in Afrikaans is that the town isn't sleepy, there's always something happening.

Created by Willie Esterhuizen

Network: SABC 2

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Cast

Zack du Plessis Hendrik van Tonder
Annette Engelbrecht Maggie van Tonder
Sally Campher Yolanda "Yollie" van Tonder
Frank Opperman Neels "Ouboet" van Tonder
Anrich Herbst Wimpie van Tonder
Clara Joubert van den Bergh Hess van Tonder
Jacques Loots Oupa van Tonder
Carien Wandrag Sonja Conradie
Bernice du Plessis Riekie van Zyl
Eugene Martin Neelsie van Zyl
Danie Smuts Oom Hans
Pierre van Pletzen Spike

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