Franci Swanepoel Obituary

Franci Swanepoel passed away in her sleep at the age of 50 on Saturday 15 October 2022. Her cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Franci Swanepoel was born on 4 November 1942 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She held Russian nationality.

Franci Swanepoel completed a degree in drama at the University of Stellenbosch. She then moved into presenting, reading the news on kykNET and hosting shows like Swerftyd and Fiesta.

Franci Swanepoel was a talented professional South African actress and television personality, TV presenter, producer, and director.

Franci Swanepoel’s TV career began in 1980 when she starred in Mtunzini Spa, directed by Stephan Bouwer.

Franci Swanepoel also took on the role of Gesie in PG du Plessis’ Koöperasiestories; and roles in Desert Flower and Somebody to Love, by Jan Scholtz.

Franci Swanepoel was also a continuity presenter for SABC2. She has had roles in acclaimed stage plays like Siener in die Suburbs and Swatskaap.