Sandilands takes on Namibia

STAFF REPORTER WINDHOEK The Namib Desert, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 2013, is a natural wonder. The word ‘Namib’ is of Nama origin and means “vast place”, and in this enormous desert, a huge amount of secrets and wonders are kept.In the new series ‘Die Groot Niks’ on kykNET (DStv channel 144) from Saturday, 12 February at 18:00, acclaimed actor and musician Neil Sandilands is going to take a closer look at this remarkable place.Sandilands is known for his roles in African productions such as ‘Konings’, ‘Orion’, ‘Jakhalsdans’ and ‘Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee’ as well as international productions like ‘Sweet Tooth’, ‘News of the World’ and ‘The Flash’, to name but a few.The team behind the scenes of ‘Die Groot Niks’ consists of Hannes Visser and Waldo van der Waal, who are known for the popular motoring show ‘La’t Wiel’. The veteran TV presenter and journalist Ruda Landman is responsible for the voice-overs. Man vs natureIn ‘Die Groot Niks’, a closer look is taken at the Namib’s amazing natural beauty as well as tales of the constant struggle between man and nature. The focus will be on the heart of the Namib - the stretch between Lüderitz and Walvis Bay.“This jewel of a programme happened at the right time of my life,” Sandilands said. “When Waldo and Hannes contacted me at the beginning of 2021 with the concept and the title of the series, it was a very easy yes from me,” he said.“I have been to Namibia twice and each time I stood in amazement of the magical and challenging experience which is breath-taking and frightening at the same time. To explore the area between Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, in the oldest desert on earth, is a privilege that comes along very, very seldom.”EpisodesThe first episode takes a look at man’s desire to exploit nature’s riches and how Mother Nature does everything in her power to protect herself.The second episode takes a look at mining that happened 90 years ago, while the Otavi, a steamer that ran aground in Spencer Bay in 1945, is the focus of the third programme.Tune in to ‘Die Groot Niks’ on Saturday, 12 February, at 18:00 on kykNET.

Sandilands takes on Namibia

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-07

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