In exactly four months' time the curtain closes on SABC2's 7de Laan.
Since the news broke that the long-running popular soapie will not be recommissioned for another season when season 24 ends in December, viewers have been flooding the production's socials and turning up at various malls during their farewell tour.
As a treat to its viewers 7de Laan has announced season 24 roadshows in the Eastern Cape.
“We are thrilled to announce that the beloved 7de Laan actors will be touring the region from September 1-2, making stops in three fantastic locations for meet and greets with their dedicated fans,” read the statement shared with TshisaLIVE.
The cast who would be making their way there are Mimi Mahlasela as Aggie Ngwenya Meintjies, Kristen Raath as Amorey Welman, Hildegardt Whites as Bonita Basson, David Rees as Chris Welman, Jaques de Silva as Denzil Jonker, Nazli George as Ivy Peterson.
There is a petition to save the soapie from its pending demise with 28,037 signatures at the time of publication.
Completing the list of cast members doing the roadshow are Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane as Lesedi Moloi, Duncan Johnson as Marvin Peterson, Rikus Strauss as Tjattas Botma, Ingrid Paulus as Vanessa Meintjies, Zak Hendrikz as Werner Visagie and Ray Neo Buso as Zee Guliwe.
Speaking to TimesLIVE 7de Laan publicist Kayleen Bessit said the news of the soapie’s end was met with sadness from cast and crew.
“As with any long-running show, the announcement of its conclusion inevitably brings mixed emotions. While there is a sense of nostalgia and sadness in bidding farewell to the characters and the world of 7de Laan, the cast and crew are also immensely proud of the legacy they have created over the years. The show has been a significant part of their lives, and they cherish the memories and bonds formed during this incredible journey.”
The soapie has also been holding farewell events where viewers have the opportunity to rub shoulders with their favourite cast members.
See the snaps below:
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