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Donovan Smit

Born: 20 October 1987 (37 years old)
Gender: Male

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Donovan Smit is a South African actor best known for his starring role as Dirk de Witt in the kykNET period drama series Donkerland, in 2013.

A 2010 drama graduate, Smit performed in theatre productions such as Drie Susters, The Witches directed by Pieter Bosch Botha as well as Like Show Business for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, directed by Michelle Ayden.

In 2009 and 2010 he was as a DJ at Tuks FM for six months. He also earned his Eastern colours in chess. Donovan has an in-depth love for mother nature and when not participating in hiking trails you can find him camping out with his friends.

He possesses a tremendous interest for all forms of literature. And on the more extreme side of matters Donovan enjoys any adventure that promises the definite release of Adrenalin.

He also enjoys playing his guitar and making some music.


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Dirk de Witt


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New on TV today: Sunday 17 August 2025

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New on TV today: Saturday 16 August 2025

Two wildlife docs air on Nat Geo Wild today: Dung Mafia and Heart of the Elephant.


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New on TV today: Friday 15 August 2025

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New on TV today: Thursday 14 August 2025

Returning shows include Match Me Abroad on TLC and Girl Meets Farm on Food Network.


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New on TV today: Wednesday 13 August 2025

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