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Arende (1989)

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Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.

First Air Date
April 27, 1989
Seasons
3
Episodes
33

Cast: Ian Roberts, Gavin Van Den Berg, Michelle Botes, Brian O'Shaughnessy, James White, Keith Grenville, Diana Wilson, Jocelyn Broderick

Production: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
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Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired4/27/1989
Last Aired1/19/1994
Seasons3
Episodes33
LanguageAF
Creators & Crew

3

Seasons

33

Episodes

1989

First Aired

Languages

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Cast

IR

Ian Roberts

as Sloet Steenkamp

GVDB

Gavin Van Den Berg

as James Kerwin

MB

Michelle Botes

as Princess

BO

Brian O'Shaughnessy

JW

James White

KG

Keith Grenville

as Gov Wilks

DW

Diana Wilson

JB

Jocelyn Broderick

as Jo-Ann Wilks

Seasons

3 seasons
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Arende III: Dorsland

1993

13 episodes

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Arende II: MoordenaarsKaroo

1992

10 episodes

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Arende

1989

10 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arende about?

Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp.…

How many seasons does Arende have?

3

How many episodes does Arende have?

33

Is Arende still running?

No, it ended in 1994.

When did Arende first air?

April 27, 1989

Who created Arende?

Paul C. Venter, Dirk de Villiers

Who stars in Arende?

Ian Roberts, Gavin Van Den Berg, Michelle Botes

What genre is Arende?

Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure