
Orkney Snork Nie
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.
Cast: Zack du Plessis, Annette Engelbrecht, Sally Campher
13 episodes
- 1. Bossie Botha se LongeHendrik really stopped smoking this time after he saw Bossie Botha's lungs; even if it wasn't the cause of Bossie's death.AllCC23minMay 10, 1989
- 2. WingnutsYollie goes into labour, but Ouboet is not around. He is busy buying wing nuts for their baby's cot.AllCC23minMay 17, 1989
- 3. Die Mynbestuurder se BalMaggie complains that Hendrik doesn't take her out anymore and he mentions options, but Maggie isn't interested until they are invited to the mine manager's ball.AllCC23minMay 24, 1989
- 4. Man tot ManHess and Wimpie talk about Annetjie at school who might be pregnant and Maggie thinks she might be pregnant too.AllCC23minMay 31, 1989
- 5. Rusty Sit en RoesHendrik helps Rusty in the rain and explains to Maggie that he was only helping even though it looks very suspicious because she is in Hendrik's night gown.AllCC23minJun 7, 1989
- 6. Stink Pap en Stywe LyneFortunately, Hendrik makes his smelly pap in the garage. He prepares for a fishing competition, but is unfairly disqualified.AllCC23minJun 14, 1989
- 7. KwaliteittydMaggie fusses with Hendrik because he doesn't spend enough quality time with his family.AllCC23minJun 21, 1989
- 8. Flaminco Plus KoffietafelHendrik's father accidentally signed that people may take back furniture to pay off debts.AllCC23minJun 28, 1989
- 9. Ma StaakMaggie strikes and leaves the house. Hendrik goes to get her and everyone decides to name what they will do in the house to help.AllCC23minJul 5, 1989
- 10. Bennie Kom HuistoeThe family is very excited about Bennie coming home. Bennie mentions that he wants to go to Marion Island to work there.AllCC23minJul 12, 1989
- 11. Die KursusHendrik has to go for a course for work, but unfortunately it falls on Maggie's birthday and she is very unhappy about it.AllCC23minJul 19, 1989
- 12. Ouboet en Yollie se TrekThe van Tonder's think Hendrik's bakkie was stolen because Hendrik thought Wimpie drove the bakkie and Wimpie thought Hendrik drove the bakkie.AllCC23minJul 26, 1989
- 13. WieleYollie goes for her driver's license and Oupa for his learner's license.AllCC23minAug 2, 1989
Orkney Snork Nie
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Willie Esterhuizen, Pieter Esterhuizen
- Created by
- Willie Esterhuizen
- Cast
- Zack du Plessis, Annette Engelbrecht, Sally Campher, Frank Opperman, Anrich Herbst, Carien Wandrag
- Studio
- Willie Esterhuizen Productions
Maturity rating
AllCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.






















