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Hougaard: Die Liefling van Loftus

Hougaard: Die Liefling van Loftus

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Documentary

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Rugby legend, Springbok kicking king, Currie Cup winner, Super Rugby mascot - Derick Hougaard has been a household name in South Africa for years. And people always have a lot to say about him. But in the new kykNET documentary series, Hougaard: Liefling van Loftus, this former rugby player opens his heart to give his side of the story.

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Budget

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

Afrikaans

Runtime

mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

05 June 2025

Country

South Africa

Cast

Derick Hougaard

Derick Hougaard

Self

Rian van Heerden

Rian van Heerden

Self

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