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Franci Swanepoel

Born: 04 July 1972
Died: 15 October 2022
Gender: Female

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Franci Swanepoel was a South African actress best known for her role as Toeks Joubert on the M-Net soapie Binnelanders.

Franci was born in Johannesburg and matriculated at Hoerskool Linden. She grew up in the entertainment industry, featuring in radio dramas from the age of five, including Leon van Nierop's Stralerjakkers.

Her TV career began in 1980 when she starred in Mtunzini Spa, directed by Stephan Bouwer. This was followed by the role of Gesie in PG du Plessis' Koöperasiestories; and roles in Desert Flower and Somebody to Love, by Jan Scholtz.

After completing a degree in drama at the University of Stellenbosch, she moved into presenting, reading the news on kykNET and hosting shows like Swerftyd and Fiesta (which she also produced).

She was also a continuity presenter for SABC2.

Franci also had roles in acclaimed stage plays like Siener in die Suburbs and Swatskaap.

She died in her sleep at the age of 50 on Saturday 15 October, 2022. Her cause of death was listed as a heart attack.
 



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