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Latest revision as of 23:31, 7 November 2025
1978 South African TV series or programme
| Liewe Heksie | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Verna Vels |
| Based on | Radio stories by Verna Vels |
| Directed by | |
| Opening theme | “Hulle noem haar Liewe Heksie” |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | Afrikaans |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production company | SABC |
| Network | SABC |
| Release | September 5, 1978 – May 11, 1982 |
Liewe Heksie (Beloved Little Witch) is a fictional character developed by children’s book author Verna Vels.[1]
Liewe Heksie’s first radio appearance was in 1961 as part of the Afrikaans children’s program, Siembamba, which was followed by a 1963 radio series. Originally Blommie, rather than Liewe Heksie, was the main character, both of whom were voiced by Vels.[2]
In 1978, Liewe Heksie debuted in an Afrikaans language children’s television programme directed by Louise Smit. A second series of began in 1981. Vels created 10 Liewe Heksie books, eight records and numerous videos, CDs, and DVDs.[3]
- Liewe Heksie (The Little Witch): A clumsy, forgetful, and incompetent witch named Lavinia who lives in Blommeland.
- Blommie Kabouter (Blommie the Gnome): Heksie’s best friend and a helpful companion.
- Karel Kat (Karel the Cat): An anthropomorphic, sophisticated cat from the city who owns a helicopter and drives a car.
- Matewis: Heksie’s beloved pet kitten.
- Griet: A horse, whose name was chosen by Heksie because she couldn’t think of other names.
- Geel Heks (Yellow Witch): An evil witch who tries to take over Blommeland.
- Gifappeltjies (Kerrie and Borrie): The Yellow Witch’s menacing, yellow and orange-clad elf minions.
- Koning Rosekrans: The king who rules Blommeland and is often frustrated by Liewe Heksie but remains fond of her.
- Kwaaitjie Kabouter and Kwaai Babatjie: A bad-tempered gnome and his baby brother.
- Feëkoningin: The Fairy Queen, who also resides in Blommeland.
The first two books were illustrated by Dorothy Hill, the third by Nikki Jones and the last two by Piet Grobler.
- Die Groot Liewe Heksie-storieboek, 1983 (The Big Liewe Heksie Storybook)
- Lekker Liewe Heksie Stories, 1983 (Nice Liewe Heksie Stories)
- Liewe Heksie en die Rugbywedstryd, 1988 (Liewe Heksie and the Rugby Tournament)
- Liewe Heksie en die Rekenaar, 1999 (Liewe Heksie and the Computer)
- Die Liewe Heksie Omnibus, 2002 (The Liewe Heksie Omnibus)
