'Egoli' star starting over

TV: STRYDOM'S NEW ROLE MARKS RETURN

- Thami Kwazi

South African soapie lovers are in for a nostalgic treat as beloved actress Lindie Strydom officially joins the cast of Suidooster full-time.

She brings a familiar face and a dramatic new storyline to the popular kykNET series.

For many viewers, Strydom's name instantly sparks memories of the golden era of South African television. This era was when she played Karen Edwards on the iconic soap Egoli: Place of Gold.

Her character became one of the show's most recognisable young faces after she joined the cast in 1997. She quickly won audiences over.

From this month, she will appear permanently in Suidooster as Amanda van Wyk.

Amanda is a respected psychologist, author and relationship expert navigating a major turning point in her life.