7de Laan 2000

Overview

7de Laan is a South African television soap opera created by Danie Odendaal that depicts the lives of various people living in and around a suburban street. The series made its debut on April 4, 2000, on the South African public television network SABC 2. The narrative takes place in the fictional neighborhood of Hillside in Johannesburg and its surrounding areas. Initially broadcast on Tuesdays, the show expanded its schedule to include Thursdays before eventually airing five days a week, Monday through Friday. The series is described as an extraordinary microcosm where a diverse range of characters, including both wholesome and evil individuals, form a community where everyone counts and cares for one another. Notable locations within the show include the Welman House, which is a large mansion situated in a wealthy suburb. The series ran from 2000 until 2023. Throughout much of its broadcast history, the program aired daily at 18:30. The cast has included actors such as Hildegardt Whites, Carina Nel, Mimi Mahlasela, and Vian Singleton.