‘Arendsvlei’ actress Hunter Plaatjies shares her hopes and dreams

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‘Arendsvlei’ actress Hunter Plaatjies shares her hopes and dreams

The South African scooped a Q&A with ‘Arendsvlei’’s Saartjie on her career goals, dreams and a fondness for chocolate peanuts.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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