Series synopsis
Skemergrond is a soap television series that premiered on kykNET & Kie on July 1, 2024. It stars Khadija Heeger, Charlton George, Hildegardt Whites and Carmen Maarman.
It centres round the Louw family who own a beautiful flower farm in Gemoedsdrif. Their peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive who threaten to reveal shocking family secrets. Old wounds are opened and new bonds are forged to save and protect the Louws and their legacy.
Premise
It centres round the Louw family who own a beautiful flower farm in Gemoedsdrif. Their peaceful existence is turned upside down when unexpected guests arrive who threaten to reveal shocking family secrets. Old wounds are opened and new bonds are forged to save and protect the Louws and their legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Khadija Heeger as Jasmine Louw
- Charlton George as JP Louw
- Hildegardt Whites as Lily Louw
- Carmen Maarman as Hazel Maarman
- Talia A Davis as Amber Louw
- Shimmy Isaacs as Erica Pienaar
- Dirk Stoltz as Manny Goosen
- William Adams as Louis Pienaar
Supporting cast
- Gershwin Mias as Kevin Johannes
- Hunter Plaatjies as Gloria Meyer
- Marunzo Thomas as Fabian Meyer
- Dann-Jaques Mouton as Ruan Smit
- Gretchen Ramsden as Patty Paulsen
- Devonecia Swartz as Christine Atkins
- Nazli George as Ragel Pienaar
- Ayden October as Junior
- Denver Vraagom as Wayne Ackerman
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 436 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 208 | July 1, 2024 | June 26, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 208 | June 30, 2025 | June 25, 2026 |
| Season 3 | 20 | June 29, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jasmine is overcome with emotion reading an old letter, and hides it from JP. Hazel and Ronnie have an argument and Junior loses it. Abel is irritated that Erica prioritizes Jasmine over her own family. Christine asks her father about Jasmine Louw. |
July 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Christine tries to get more information out of Hendrik. Abel gives Kevin advice about love, but things don’t go as planned. Hazel is upset when Jasmine mentions Lily. |
July 2, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kevin still can't stay away from Gloria. Hazel is focused on the party, while poor Ronnie must wait for her attention. Christine arrives in Gemoedsdrif and witnesses something interesting. |
July 3, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Everybody is concerned about Amber's sprained ankle. Ruan and Genie's relationship becomes more acrimonious. Patty and Brandon become close. Tillie makes a big revelation. |
July 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Genie tells Lily she deserves better than Ruan. Jasmine ponders her granny's riddle. Tillie confronts Christine. Amber thinks she may have found water on Everlasting. |
July 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Christine shocks Dirk with a big revelation. Erica and Wayne make a very big decision. Patty and Zander decide to build a team for the quiz night. |
June 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Erica tries to focus on the good things in her life. Lily wonders if Ruan is hiding something from her, and Christine has Dirk exactly where she wants him. |
June 30, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Christine’s revelation leaves Tillie questioning her closest friendship. Ragel’s odd behaviour raises suspicion with Wayne. |
July 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | kykNET & Kie |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2026 |
| Status | continue |