Semi-Soeter is a 2025 Afrikaans-language romantic comedy directed by Joshua Rous and sequel to the 2012 film, Semi-Soet. It stars Anel Alexander as a driven career-woman and Nico Panagio 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 Netflix on 20 June 2025.
The film is dedicated to the late James Alexander, producer of Semi-Soet and husband of Anel Alexander.
Contents
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.
Cast
Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld
Nico Panagio as JP Basson
Sandra Vaughn as Karla Jordaan
Louw Venter as Hertjie Greyling
Diaan Lawrenson as Chadrie Snyman
Neels van Jaarsveld as Joubert
Hélène Truter as Marietjie