TV News: Zetske van Pletzen and Altus Theart engaged!

Zetske van Pletzen and Altus Theart are engaged.

 

Zetske van Pletzen and Altus Theart quietly celebrated their engagement on Tuesday 14 June.  The two actors have been together for the past three years and Altus felt it was time to pop the question: firstly to Zetske during a romantic, intimate evening and the next morning, true to tradition, he also asked her dad Pierre van Pletzen and his wife, Sandra Vaughn, as well as her mother, Elzette Maarschalk and her husband Joseph Clarke, for their daughter’s hand.

The talented family were delighted at the good news. Pierre said he had asked for someone’s hand so often on stage, that it was quite refreshing to be on the receiving end for a change! “Altus was very quick off the mark – he said good morning and launched into his speech. When I realised what he was asking me, I threw my hands in the air with joy. I’m extremely happy for them – they are such wonderful, down-to-earth people,” he said.

Sandra Vaughn thought it was the best news of the year.   “Not only are Zetske en Altus extremely talented and wonderful individuals, together they become the perfect sum! Personally, I’m delighted that they had the good taste to choose each other! I wish them God’s richest blessings.”

“Wow, congratulations. At last!” said Elzette. “Altus is crazy about Zetske and manages to bring out the best in her. When he came over to ask for her hand, I asked Zetske if he would leave her alone if we said “no” and she replied in a tiny voice “I hope not!” So, we know she loves him dearly and we wish both of them the very best.”

“Yeah! Good for you!” added her second dad, Joseph Clarke.  “Now remember to put God first in your relationship. You are now ONE. We love you both dearly!”

Zetske’s brother, musician Peach, was equally chuffed. “What?!!! No way! Congratulations!!” He added that he wasn’t all that surprised as he thought it was a long time coming.

Zetske and Altus met in 2008 when they played brother and sister in Kruispad. They clicked immediately and their friendship quickly deepened into something more. Like Altus, Zetske felt it was time for the next step in their relationship.

“I am so happy and excited, and I’m ready to commit,” she said.

Zetske is currently on the 7de Laan set with her dad, Pierre, to record a storyline that will be on air in August, while Altus is in Deon Opperman’s musical Tree Aan in the State Theatre. Due to their busy schedules, they will only be able to have their engagement party on 30 July. They plan to marry early in the new year. - Provided by Sewendelaan Publicity