Proesstraat
Encyclopedia
Proesstraat is an Afrikaans
Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language, spoken natively in South Africa and Namibia. It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its 17th century dialects, collectively referred to as Cape Dutch .Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch; see , , , , , .Afrikaans was historically called Cape...

 Television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...

-Show which airs on kykNet
KykNet
kykNET is a South African television channel, which broadcasts in Afrikaans. Owned by pay-TV operator M-Net, it was launched on the DStv satellite service in October 1999.-Programs:Some of the programs broadcast on kykNET:*DKNT*Trompie...

 based on the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

 improvisational comedy show Schillerstrasse. It is recorded without a script, in front of a live audience and broadcast unedited to a large extent.

Idea and show structure

The setting of the show is the living room of the main actor Waldemar Schultz who lives on the real street "Proesstraat" in Pretoria
Pretoria
Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive and de facto national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital.Pretoria is...

, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

. The main character is regularly visited by friends and relatives. The participants only know the topic of the episode in advance. The whole plot has to be improvised comically. The cast receive directions from the Regisseur (Director/Presenter) on their ear-pieces, and have to follow the cues, e.g. "Eloise: Tell the others you're pregnant!".

The show mostly airs unedited and things that go wrong are not removed, either.

The original German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

 show was created by Maike Tatzig who is also the show's executive producer.

Debuting on Germany’s SAT.1, ”Schiller Street” (created and produced by Hurricane) has been one of the most innovative and successful comedy formats in the recent years. The concept has already won various national and international TV prizes such as the Rose d’Or Press Prize 2005. SevenOne International, the ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s worldwide programming sales company has sold the format to numerous countries, including France, Italy, Russia, Finland, Norway and Turkey. The Italian adaptation “Buona la Prima” won the national “Telegrolle 2008” and “Gran Premio della Fiction Italiana '08” for best sitcom.

Main cast

The main cast include Waldemar Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Eloise Cupido, Esther von Waltsleben and Martelize Kolver. Eloise Cupido did not return on the 2nd season.

Celebrity Guests

They interchange with dozens of other guests and Afrikaans
Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language, spoken natively in South Africa and Namibia. It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its 17th century dialects, collectively referred to as Cape Dutch .Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch; see , , , , , .Afrikaans was historically called Cape...

 celebrities including June van Mersh, Emo Adams, Tammy-Ann Fortuin, Sean Else, Wicus van der Merwe, Joey Rasdien, Elize Cawood, Tobie Cronje, Karen Wessels, Dowwe Dolla, Marion Holm, Neels van Jaarsveld, Casper de Vries
Casper de Vries
Casper De Vries is a South African actor, comedian, entertainer, composer, director, producer and author of sketches famous for his Afrikaans one man shows.-Background:...

, Shaleen Surtie-Richards and Pedro Kruger. Guests for season 2 included Hannes Muller, Hannah Grobler, Hannon Bothma, Steve Hofmeyr
Steve Hofmeyr
-Career:Hofmeyr matriculated in 1982 at Grey College. After two years compulsory army and border duty, he went to Pretoria Technikon Drama School.-Recording star and performer:...

, Louw Venter, Jannie Moolman, Gigi Strydom and Snotkop.

Production

  • Production on Season 1 started on 7 January 2010 and all 26 episodes were completed by 23 January 2010, shot in front of an live audience at University of Johannesburg
    University of Johannesburg
    The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Rand Afrikaans University . Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU...

    's theatre.
  • Production on Season 2 started on 2 December 2010 and by 22 December 2010 30 new episodes were shot in front of a live audience at University of Johannesburg
    University of Johannesburg
    The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Rand Afrikaans University . Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU...

    's theater. kykNet
    KykNet
    kykNET is a South African television channel, which broadcasts in Afrikaans. Owned by pay-TV operator M-Net, it was launched on the DStv satellite service in October 1999.-Programs:Some of the programs broadcast on kykNET:*DKNT*Trompie...

     announced that all tickets to attend the filming of Season 2 were available from Computicket.

Awards

Proesstraat was nominated for 2 Golden Horn (South African Film and Television Awards
South African Film and Television Awards
The South African Film and Television Awards , also known as the Golden Horns, are awards for film and television presented in South Africa and first given out in 2006. They are awarded by the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa ....

) or SAFTAS for Season 1 in the categories Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy as well as a nomination for Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 as Best Actor in a Comedy. The production won the SAFTA for Best Comedy - Ensemble Cast in 2011 for Season 1.

Season 1 (a) Episodes

Ep. Title Story line Actors Celebrity Guest Tx Date
1 Die nuwe Woonstel (Welkom in Proesstraat) – The New Flat (Welcome to Proes Street) Waldi, who has just been divorced from his ex-wife Karen, is moving into his new rental apartment in Proes Street, Pretoria
Pretoria
Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive and de facto national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital.Pretoria is...

. His friends are arriving to help him.
Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

June van Merch as the letting-agent 22 January 2010
2 Die DVD-aand - The DVD-evening Waldi is having a DVD evening for some of his friends. Waldi Schultz, Eloise Cupido, Esther von Waltsleben,Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen Emo Adams as the Pizza Delivery Guy 29 January 2010
3 Die Werksonderhoud - The Job Interview Waldi helps Wikus to prepare for a job interview at the biggest DVD-store in Pretoria. Wikus is very nervous, but his friends are there to help. Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

None 5 February 2010
4 Fiksheidskoors - Fitness Fever Waldi wants to get fit. He bought an all-in-one fitness centre and wants to test it out on his friends. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
Sean Else as the fitness fanatic. 12 February 2010
5 Die Huismaat - The House Mate An old school friend was kick out of his house by his girl friend and is moving in with Waldi. Will they get along? Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Esther von Waltsleben and Eloise Cupido
Wicus van der Merwe as the unexpected house guest. 19 February 2010
6 Die Moederbesoek - Mother's Visit Waldi's mother is visiting. Will she get along with his friends? Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Eloise Cupido
Elize Cawood as the Waldi's mother. 26 February 2010
7 Platekontrak - The Record Deal Esther phoned with big news. She is coming over to discuss her future with everyone. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Esther von Waltsleben and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

None 5 March 2010
8 Die Nuwe Besigheid - The New Business Melt urgently wants to speak to Waldi about a new business venture. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Eloise Cupido
None 12 March 2010
9 Die Teaterstuk - The Play Waldi got the lead in a new play staged at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees is an Afrikaans language arts festival that takes place yearly in the South African town of Oudtshoorn. The festival includes both the visual and the performing arts and is officially recognized by the South African government as a national arts festival...

. His friends are reading in the other parts.
Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
None 19 March 2010
10 Die Swangerskap - The Pregnancy Esther is waiting for the results of a pregnancy test. She's crying on Waldi's shoulder. The friends are there to help.... Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Esther von Waltsleben
None 26 March 2010
11 Die Eks - The Ex Waldi's ex-wife, Karen, has phoned. She is missing some of her grandmother's silverware since Waldi has moved out. Waldemar Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Eloise Cupido & Martelize Kolver
Karen Wessels as Waldi's ex-wife 2 April 2010
12 Wikus se Meisie - Wikus' Girlfriend Everyone is optimistically suspicious. Wikus has a new girl in his life. He is coming over to introduce her. What will happen? Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
Tammy-Ann Fortuin as Wikus' Girlfriend 9 April 2010
13 Stydende Henne - Feuding Females Martelize and Eloise are fighting over a man. They haven't spoken for 5 days. Waldi is trying to resolve it. Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver and Eloise Cupido Pedro Kruger as the boyfriend 16 April 2010
14 Die Tema Partytjie - The Theme Party Everyone is preparing to go to a theme party. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Johrne Van Huyssteen as the uninvited guest 23 April 2010
15 Die Spook - The Ghost Waldi hears suspicious noises in his home. Cupboards are opening and doors slamming. He calls his friends to investigate. Waldi Schultz, Eloise Kupido, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Esther von Waltsleben
None 30 April 2010

Season 1 (b) Episodes

Ep. Title Story line Actors Celebrity Guest Tx Date
16 Sokker-koors - Soccer Fever Waldi made his guest bedroom available to a Soccer World Cup visitor. His friends are coming over to meet the foreigner. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Eloise Cupido
Casper de Vries
Casper de Vries
Casper De Vries is a South African actor, comedian, entertainer, composer, director, producer and author of sketches famous for his Afrikaans one man shows.-Background:...

as the World Cup visitor from Holland
7 August 2010
17 Boer soek 'n Vrou - Farmer wants a Wife Waldi wants to enter a very popular TV-dating program. His friends are helping him to write an introduction letter. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 14 August 2010
18 Die Blinde Afspraak - The Blind Date Waldi is going on a Blind Date and the friends are coming over to meet her. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Eloise Cupido and Martelize Kolver
Dowwe Dolla as the Blind Date 21 August 2010
19 Die Speletjies Aand - The games Evening Waldi decided that life isn't just about work and he invites his friends over for a games evening. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 28 August 2010
20 Die Rugbywedstryd - The Rugby Match There's a big rugby
Rugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...

 match on television tonight and Waldi has invited a few of his friends over to watxch the game.
Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Esther von Waltsleben
Kobus Wiese
Kobus Wiese
Jakobus Johannes Wiese, better known as Kobus Wiese, born 16 May 1964 in Paarl , is a former South African rugby union player who played at lock for the South Africa national rugby union team between 1993 and 1996....

as the neighbour
4 September 2010
21 Vlugangs - Fear of Flying Waldi has a massive panic attack. He has to urgently fly to Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...

. His friends are coming over to sooth him.
Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Esther von Waltsleben and Eloise Cupido
Tobie Cronjé as the hypnotist 11 September 2010
22 Huisoppas - House Sitting Waldi went to visit his Mom and has asked his friends to look after his apartment. Was that such a good idea? Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

none 18 September 2010
23 'n Muis in die Huis - A Mouse in the House Waldi has a mouse in his house and hired a pest controller. His friend become part of the extermination! Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben. Martelize Kolver and Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

Neels van Jaarsveld as the Pest Controller 25 September 2010
24 Familie Troue - Family Wedding Martelize's sister is attending a family wedding in Pretoria
Pretoria
Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive and de facto national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital.Pretoria is...

 and she has asked Waldi if her sister may stay over, as her apartment is already full of other family members.
Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben and Martelize Kolver. Marion Holm as the Sister 2 October 2010
25 Die Kampekspidisie - The Camping Trip Waldi and his friends are getting ready for a camping trip. Waldemar Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

None 9 October 2010
26 Vriende in Nood - Friends in Need Eloise's Mom is visiting and they don't have water. They are coming over to bath at Waldi's apartment. Waldemar Schultz, Eloise Cupido, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Ester von Waltsleben.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Eloise's mother 16 October 2010

Season 2 (a) Episodes

Ep. Title Story line Actors Celebrity Guest Tx Date
27 Die Vergete Verjaarsdag - The Forgotten Birthday It is Waldi's birthday and he has decided to spoil his friends with a get-together. He is looking forward to some company as he has only had a phone call from his mother all day long. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

None 4 April 2011
28 Die Onafhanklike Kandidaat - The Independent Candidate Wikus has decided to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming municipal elections. He asks his friends to help him with his election
Election
An election is a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy operates since the 17th century. Elections may fill offices in the legislature, sometimes in the...

 campaign.
Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

None 11 April 2011
29 Sekuriteit - Security There has been 3 burglaries in Waldi's apartment building and he is bringing in the help of a security consultant to secure his flat. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Snotkop (Francois Henning) as The Security Consultant 18 April 2011
30 Die Oorsese Werksaanbod - The Overseas Job Offer Waldi is shooting an ad for a German pharmaceutical company. Wikus has the key in order to water the plants. Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 25 April 2011
31 Die Foto Sessie - The Photo Session A magazine wants to take pictures of Waldi at home and a make-up artist are on his way to help. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
Hannon Bothma as the make-up artist 2 Mei 2011
32 Die nagmerrie - The Nightmare Waldi can't sleep because of terrible nightmares. His friends are coming over to help and keep him company. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Esther von Waltsleben and Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

none 9 Mei 2011
33 Die Affêre - The Affair Waldi has 'n secret girlfriend he is hiding from his friends. But with his friends nothing can stay a secret. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Hannah Grobler as the secret girlfriend 16 Mei 2011
34 Die Mag van Plastiek - The Power of Plastic Martelize went overboard at a Tupperware
Tupperware
Tupperware is the name of a home products line that includes preparation, storage, containment, and serving products for the kitchen and home, which were first introduced to the public in 1946....

 Party.
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Martelize Kolver and Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

none 23 Mei 2011
35 Kom ons Karaoke - Let's Karaoke Waldi hired a karaoke machine and for one evening everyone is a pop star. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Esther von Waltsleben
Steve Hofmeyr
Steve Hofmeyr
-Career:Hofmeyr matriculated in 1982 at Grey College. After two years compulsory army and border duty, he went to Pretoria Technikon Drama School.-Recording star and performer:...

as the karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...

 machine repairman
30 Mei 2011
36 Die Bootprys - The Boat Cruise Prize Martelize has won a prize for a boat cruise. She is coming over to break the news. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

 and Martelize Kolver, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

none 6 Junie 2011
37 Lawaaierige bure - Noisy Neighbors Waldi has a new neighbour who is extremely noises. He is planning revenge. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

André Odendaal as the neighbour 13 Junie 2011
38 Dieët - Diet Melt is on a diet and his friends are eager to support him. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 20 June 2011
39 Boetie gaan braai toe - Brother BBQ Esther invited her brother over for a BBQ, but they are not cut from the same cloth. Waldi Schultz, Ester von Waltsleben and Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Thys die Bosveldklong as the brother 27 June 2011
40 Die Erfporsie - The Inheritance Wikus' aunt has died and he might stand a chance to inherit....but there's a catch. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 4 July 2011
41 Die Broers - The Brothers Pierre's world famous opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...

 singing brother has returned to South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

.
Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Esther von Waltsleben
Jannie Moolman as the brother 11 July 2011
42 Die slegte afspraak - The Bad Date Waldi had a bad blind date experience. His friends are coming over to make him feel better. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
none 18 July 2011
43 Die Sanggroep - The Boyband Wikus wants to start a boyband. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

Pieter Koen 25 July 2011
44 Boetekaartjies - Traffic Fines Waldi has some unpaid traffic fines. Will the law run it's course? Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Esther von Waltsleben
Jody Abrahams as the traffic department representative 1 August 2011
45 Skoon Huis - Clean House Esther helped Waldi to clean his house. They are hoping for a quite evening. Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben and Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

Louw Venter as the vacuum cleaner salesman 8 August 2011
46 Die Hoender - The Chicken Waldi and the guys are having a BBQ. Esther is coming over with a surprise. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Esther von Waltsleben
none 15 August 2011
47 Die Sjef - The Chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...

Melt invited Waldi's new neighbour, a chef, to cook with them. Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Ester von Waltsleben
Shimmy Isaacs as the chef 22 August 2011
48 Koekloos - Cakeless The members of Melt's cottage industry shop is not baking enough. All the friends are helping out. Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit
Wikus du Toit is an South African actor, comedian, composer, and director.-Background:He was born in Bethal on 18 June 1972 and went on to study drama at the Tshwane University of Technology where he completed a Masters Degree in Cabaret. He has appeared in numerous Afrikaans and English stage...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Willie Strauss as the cook 29 August 2011
49 Die Skoolreunie - The School reunion Melt needs a date for his school reunion. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

, Ester von Waltsleben.
none 5 September 2011
50 Die Matriekafskeid - The Matric Farewell Piere want to invite his school's librarian to the matric farewell. Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Martelize Kolver
Franci Swanepoel as the librarian 12 September 2011
51 Die Renovasie - The Renovation Waldi's house needs a renovation. Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Neels van Jaarsveld as the renovator 19 September 2011
52 Die Dansklas - The Dance Class Waldi is entering a reality-dance TV show and needs some lessons. Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen
Melt Sieberhagen is a South African actor and comic and was born on Ventersdorp. -Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 2001 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

 and Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach
Pierre Breytenbach is a South African actor and comic. He is also an accomplished voice artist.-Training:He obtained an B.A. Drama in 1998 from the University of Pretoria.-TV appearances:...

Gigi Strydom as the dance instructor 26 September 2011


Transmission

On 29 April 2010 kykNet
KykNet
kykNET is a South African television channel, which broadcasts in Afrikaans. Owned by pay-TV operator M-Net, it was launched on the DStv satellite service in October 1999.-Programs:Some of the programs broadcast on kykNET:*DKNT*Trompie...

announced that all 26 episodes of Proesstraat will not be aired continuously. The channel decided to air the first 15 episodes, take a break of 3 months and re-commence with the final 11 episodes on 7 August 2010. The first season of Proesstraat was extremely favorably received by critics and one newspaper reviewer called it “...deliciously funny.”
The final episode of Season 2 was aired on 26 September 2011.

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