Cousins

Synopsis

Based on the double murders in 1965 of Issie Fourie and Petro Nel in the Free State province town of Odendaalsrus who were both abducted and murdered. Issie's brother, André decided to bring the perpetrator to justice - something that took 18 years.

First Air Date: 2025-03-25

Last Air Date: 2025-05-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Networks: kykNET

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Top Cast

Carel Nel as At van Wyk
Albert Pretorius as Gustaff Fouché
Lane Vertue as Issie Fourie
Roeline Daneel as Maks Fouché
Izebella Louw as Petro Nel
Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots as Marie Fourie
Erica Wessels as Ousus Nel
Peggy Tunyiswa as Sophie
Janru Steenkamp as André Fourie
Jacques Bessenger as Dries Fourie

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Lê die Velde in Sterlig en Skade (2025-03-25)

On a perfectly ordinary day in January 1966 at Odendaalsrus, two cousins go swimming at the municipal swimming pool. By dusk they are still not home, and a large-scale search is launched.
Ep. 2: Ons Mense (2025-04-01)

The family and community are deeply shocked by the horrific events. Issie's brother feels responsible for the tragedy. The local police station is not up to the task of investigating the case.
Ep. 3: Voor die Regterstoel (2025-04-08)

Captain At van Wyk leads the investigation. The nieces are buried, and André swears an oath to catch the culprit. A family member is brought in for questioning.
Ep. 4: Wonde (2025-04-15)

No evidence links the family member to the murders. André joins the police. In 1984, the Niggies case is reopened after new information comes to light. André is involved in the investigation.
Ep. 5: Elkeen wat Kwaad doen, Haat die Lig (2025-04-22)

A suspect is investigated. André's obsession with the case causes conflict with his parents and family. Gustaff's relationship with his family reaches a low point.
Ep. 6: In die Wind Gestrooi (2025-04-29)

The investigation is in a race against time, as the suspect is due to be released on parole soon. Criminals are targeting André's family. The suspect's parents are being questioned.
Ep. 7: En Nog Baie Jare Spaar (2025-05-06)

An informant close to the case is murdered. André’s family remains in danger, and André himself goes undercover as a prisoner in jail to extract a confession from a suspect.
Ep. 8: Sabela (2025-05-13)

The inmates grow suspicious of André’s presence, and his life is in danger. André gains the suspect’s trust, who admits to being involved in the rape and murders of the cousins.
Ep. 9: Locus Delicti (2025-05-20)

Finally, the mystery of what happened to the cousins is solved. The suspect is arrested and found guilty. André is reunited with his family and relatives.