''Semi-Soeter'' is a 2025

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directed by Joshua Rous and

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to the 2012 film, ''

Semi-Soet ''Semi-Soet'' is an Afrikaans-language romantic comedy directed by Joshua Rous. Produced by Scramble Productions, it stars Anel Alexander as a high-flying advertising exec and Nico Panagio, a businessman known for his ruthless tactics, whom she ...

''. It stars Anel Alexander as a driven career-woman and

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as her husband and businessman. Their idyllic child-free lifestyle is upended when they have to take on the role of pretend parents to a baby boy to land a business deal. The film was released on

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on 20 June 2025. The film is dedicated to the late James Alexander, producer of ''Semi-Soet'' and husband of Anel Alexander.

Plot

A married couple, Jaci and JP, that long vowed not to have children, find themselves in a predicament. As part of a new work pitch they have to play the role of the parents to a new-born son. What starts as a simple favor—babysitting Jaci’s nephew—turns into a full-blown act when she and JP pose as parents for a major baby brand pitch. The career-driven couple never planned for kids, but an unexpected pregnancy and a rival’s sabotage add layers of chaos and comedy to their carefully curated life.Semi-Soeter Movie Review: A Comedic Ride From Boardrooms To Baby Bottles
African Folder. 22 June 2025

Cast

* Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld *

as JP Basson * Sandra Vaughn as Karla Jordaan *

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as Hertjie Greyling * Diaan Lawrenson as Chadrie Snyman * Neels van Jaarsveld as Joubert * Hélène Truter as Marietjie

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 10727696, Semi-Soeter 2020s Afrikaans-language films 2025 films 2025 romantic comedy films South African romantic comedy films 2020s South African films