By Xabiso Ngqabe2 April 2025

Where to see the cast of Niggies in other roles on Showmax

Niggies is kykNET’s brand-new drama series that landed in March 2025 and explores the real-life story of the 1965 kidnapping and murder of young Issie Fourie and Petro Nel in the quiet town of Odendaalsrus. The case remained unsolved for 18 years, and the show’s riveting plot promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The talented cast features some of South Africa’s best-known names in theatre, film, and TV. Here’s where you can catch the show’s stars in their other roles on Showmax.

Beer Adriaanse (Older André Fourie)

Silwerskerm winner Beer Adriaanse portrays the older André Fourie, Issie’s brother, who is determined to bring his sibling’s murderer to justice, even though it takes nearly 20 years.

You may remember him as Thomas van As in the kykNET sitcom Hotel and his starring role in the legal drama Fynskrif, which revolves around a group of lawyers working at Van Wyk & Vennote. He’s also appeared in films like Wonderlus, Kanarie, and Vir Altyd, and recently featured in the Showmax Original Koek.

Watch Beer Adriaanse in Koek now »

Carel Nel (Captain At van Wyk)

Carel Nel plays the determined Captain At van Wyk, who heads the investigation as a dedicated detective who strives to see justice prevail, but this case haunts him for decades.

Two-time Silwerskerm winner Carel Nel is known for his roles as Karl the Android in Ridley Scott’s Raised by Wolves. He has appeared in movies like Gaia, Slaaf, and Hartstog, The Chris Barnard Story. His impressive career also includes roles in multiple Showmax Originals like Pulse, Koek, Catch Me a Killer, Donkerbos, and Spinners.

Watch Carel Nel in Donkerbos now »

Jacques Bessenger (Dries Fourie)

Silwerskerm winner Jacques Bessenger portrays Dries Fourie, Issie’s father, whose painful journey for justice consumes him. Dries seeks peace, but his wife’s unquenchable anger and his son’s relentless search continue to open old wounds.

Bessenger played McLeod in HBO’s Warrior, and starred as Adrian Hugo in the thrilling M-Net drama Lioness. His extensive body of work includes Koek, Donkerbos, Kanarie, Arendsvlei, and Binnelanders, all of which are available on Showmax.

Watch Jacques Bessenger in Lioness now »

Tinarie van Wyk Loots (Marie Fourie)

SAFTA winner Tinarie van Wyk Loots portrays Marie Fourie, Issie’s mother, who faces the devastating loss of her daughter. Grief consumes her, and she holds onto anger, guilt, and pain, unable to forgive, as it would mean forgetting – something she cannot do.

Tinarie has appeared in numerous television series, including the Showmax Original Troukoors, M-Net’s Desert Rose, Fynskrif, and Recipes for Love and Murder.

Watch Tinarie van Wyk Loots in Troukoors now »

Neels Clasen (Henning Nel)

Neels Clasen plays Henning, Petro’s father in Niggies – a proud, strong man who upholds order and shields his family. But Petro’s murder shatters his world, distancing him from his wife, children, and even his own sense of self.

Neels is known for his roles in Getroud met Rugby, Legacy, and Die Byl.

Watch Neels Clasen in Legacy now »

Albert Pretorius (Gustaff Fouché)

SAFTA nominee Albert Pretorius portrays Gustaff Fouché, a relative of the victims who discovers the bodies and subsequently loses himself. Once a beloved family man, he is now consumed by anger and alcohol.

His notable works include Donkerbos and he has also played South African serial killer Stewart Wilken, aka Boetie Boer, in the Showmax Original crime drama Catch Me a Killer. His other roles include Spinners, and Devil’s Peak.

Watch Albert Pretorius in Catch Me A Killer now »

Erica Wessels (Ousus Nel)

Tinarie van Wyk Loots and Erica Wessels in Niggies — Tinarie van Wyk Loots and Erica Wessels

Two-time Silwerskerm winner Erica Wessels plays Ousus, Petro’s mother, who was once the heart of the family but breaks irreparably after Petro’s murder.

Erica is known for her role as Detective Fanie van Wyk in the Showmax crime drama Donkerbos. She has also appeared in films such as Gebokste Liefde and Selah.

Watch Erica Wessels in Donkerbos now »

Roeline Daneel (Maks Fouché)

SAFTA nominee Roeline Daneel portrays Maks Fouché, a woman torn between loyalty to her husband and her family, as well as fear and duty.

She stars in the latest Showmax Original Spooksoeker and has appeared in Donkerbos. Other notable roles include Reyka, Diepe Waters, and Desert Rose.

Watch Roeline Daneel in Spooksoeker now »

Anja Taljaard (Henda Nel – 17 years old)

Anja plays the younger version of Petro’s sister, Henda. She portrayed Evie in the Showmax chilling dystopian horror-thriller Glasshouse and is also part of the kykNET series Juffrou X, landing on Showmax this month.

Cintaine Schutte (Henda Nel – 35 years old)

Cintaine plays the adult version of Henda. You can find her in Wyfie and Straat.

Newcomer: Janru Steenkamp (Young André Fourie)

The talented newcomer Janru Steenkamp plays the young André in the 1960s, whose journey lies at the heart of the series. His world is shattered after the murder of his sister Issie, and he will stop at nothing to find her killer.