Soutmansland
Series Overview
The story begins when Leendra van Hellberg (Deirdre Wolhuter) is released from prison after spending seven years incarcerated having being found guilty of murdering her lover. She returns home to her family in the small West Coast village of Soutmanspan, where her parents once owned a quarry before being killed in an explosion. Leendra believes the explosion was not an accident and is determined to find out who killed her parents. She believes that Gilbert Redelinghuys (André Odendaal), whose filthy rich father owns many properties in the town, had something to do with the murders. The Redelinghuys's also own a piece of land called Vlaktevlei which they used to lease to the municipality. That lease has now expired and the family wants the Coloured community living there to move out to make way for the development of a holiday resort.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
47 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Tue, Aug 8, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Soutmansland”
Soutmansland is a South African television drama series created by Esta Steyn which tells the story of a Coloured community, Vlaktevlei, who are ordered to evacuate their land in order to make way for the development of a new holiday resort. The story begins when Leendra van Hellberg (Deirdre Wolhuter) is released from prison after spending seven years incarcerated having being found guilty of murdering her lover. She returns home to her family in the small West Coast village of Soutmanspan, where her parents once owned a quarry before being killed in an explosion. Leendra believes the explosion was not an accident and is determined to find out who killed her parents.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerrit Schoonhoven
Esta Steyn
Esta Steyn
Department Leadership Roster
Gerrit Schoonhoven
Director
Esta Steyn
Writer
Esta Steyn
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Soutmansland about?
The story begins when Leendra van Hellberg (Deirdre Wolhuter) is released from prison after spending seven years incarcerated having being found guilty of murdering her lover. She returns home to her family in the small West Coast village of Soutmanspan, where her parents once owned a quarry before being killed in an explosion. Leendra believes the explosion was not an accident and is determined to find out who killed her parents. She believes that Gilbert Redelinghuys (André Odendaal), whose filthy rich father owns many properties in the town, had something to do with the murders. The Redelinghuys's also own a piece of land called Vlaktevlei which they used to lease to the municipality. That lease has now expired and the family wants the Coloured community living there to move out to make way for the development of a holiday resort.
How many seasons does Soutmansland have?
Soutmansland comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Soutmansland?
Key cast members in Soutmansland include Deirdre Wolhuter, Dawid Minaar, Neil Sandilands, Dorette Potgieter, Margot Luyt.
Who created or directed Soutmansland?
Soutmansland was developed and directed by Gerrit Schoonhoven.