Annelize van der ryst biography

Popular actors Annelize van der Ryst, who played Matrone and Pierre van Pletzen, who played Oom Oubaas shattered the hearts of 7de Laan fans when they exited the soapie. Where are they now?

Legendary actors Pierre van Pletzen and Annelize van der Ryst, who are best known for their roles as Matrone Netta Nortje and Septimus van Zyl aka Oom Oubaas in 7de Laan haven’t appeared in the SABC2 soapie for years.

According to TVSA, Annelize van der Ryst (sometimes credited as Annelize van der Ryst-Hattingh) played the role of Matrone since the first episode of the show in April 2000 and exited the soapie after 18 years.

Fans of the soapie haven’t seen her on the show since her last appearance in July 2021 at Fikani and Alexa’s wedding.

Her former co-star Pierre van Pletzen, who played Oom Oubaas for 17 years parted ways with the soapie in July 2017 after his contract was not renewed by the broadcaster.

The 72-year-old South African actor, who also directed the SABC2 soapie rev Annelize van der Ryst - TVSA DIPEJ