Mimi Mahlasela reflects on Aggie’s journey on 7deLaan

Mimi Mahlasela

Cape Town — 7deLaan stalwart Mimi Mahlasela has shared her thoughts and sentiments about the beloved show coming to an end after 23 years.

Broadcasting channel SABC 2 and Danie Odendaal Productions decided that it was time to pull the plug on the show and said that after 24 seasons, the show’s finale will be in December 2023.

“With a heavy heart, we bring you the sad news of the SABC’s decision to conclude the beloved soapie, 7de Laan, after Season 24 – the final episode being the 26th of December 2023,” a statement read.

For Mimi, who played crowd-favourite character Aggie Ngwenya for 18 years on the show, had become part of the furniture of the show and viewers were able to see Aggie’s journey at different chapters of her life. From being Meneer Meintjies’ secretary all the way to marrying Vince in a love story that took many by surprise as many thought Vince was fated to be with Bonita.

Speaking to TimesLIVE, Mimi said she was sad the show was coming to an end because they took her in when she was a “baby”.

“I’m a fully grown adult now, but I’m proud of the work that the show has achieved. The executive producer, cast and crew. I’m also proud of what I achieved on the show, because Afrikaans is my third language and I had to work twice as hard to deliver and maintain a quality performance,” she said.

She also spoke about some of the moments that stood out the most for her playing Aggie. She mentioned a difficult rape storyline, her character’s marriage and one of her earlier scenes where she and Mam Themsie Times (who played Maria) were the main character in the Mampoor storyline where they brewed illegal alcohol.

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