Juanita du Plessis to Grace the Geesfees Stage

Potchefstroom’s Geesfees is revving up its charm this year with the addition of an undeniably iconic name to its stage lineup: Juanita du Plessis. With a career spanning over two decades and a discography adorned with platinum accolades, her presence promises to be a festival highlight steeped in nostalgia, emotion, and unrelenting showmanship.

A Career Etched in Gold & Platinum

Born Juanita Naudé on April 26, 1972, in Windhoek, Namibia, Juanita du Plessis launched her music journey in 1998 with her self-titled debut album. That same year, she swept the Country Music Association (Namibia) awards for Best Singer, Best Songwriter, and Outstanding Achievement - strong start to an illustrious career.

Over the years, du Plessis has become one of the most commercially successful Afrikaans artists, with more than 3 million records sold. Her albums regularly achieved platinum and multi-platinum status, spanning genres from country-pop and gospel to dance-infused tracks.

Her gospel album, Vlieg Hoog. stands out as her crowning commercial achievement, selling over 190,000 units and reaching platinum status. Meanwhile, her 2010 DVD, 10 Jaar Platinum Treffers, earned a South African Music Award for Best Afrikaans DVD, encapsulating a decade of her greatest hits.

Dominating the Huisgenoot Tempo Awards, she was named Most Popular Female Artist seven years in a row, a testament to her enduring appeal.

In 2018, she marked a major milestone,20 years in the music industry, with a greatest-hits compilation, 20 Jaar Treffers van 2008–2018, further cementing her legacy.

Genre-Savvy and Ever-Resonant

Juanita du Plessis isn’t confined to one musical style. Across her career, she’s navigated effortlessly between contemporary pop, country, gospel, and even dance music, making each genre her own. Her 2001 hit “Ska‑Rumba” became a dance anthem in the Afrikaans music scene, while gospel releases like Wees Lig charted at No. 1.

Juanita also broke new ground with collaborative works, duet albums with Theuns Jordaan (Bring jou Hart, Hart Vol Drome) garnered platinum sales. In 2017, she released Kaalvoetkinners, a family album with her children, Franja and Ruan Josh, signaling the continuation of her musical lineage.

A True Festival Gem: Potch Geesfees 2025

Potch Geesfees could not have chosen a more fitting crown jewel. Organisers announced, “Ons is baie opgewonde om bekend te maak dat Juanita du Plessis op die Geesfees‑Verhoog gaan wees!”

Imagine the electric atmosphere as Juanita brings her array of hits, ranging from the joyful rhythms of Ska-Rumba to the uplifting soul of Wees Lig, and the emotionally resonant Vlieg Hoog, to a live crowd.

Expect heartfelt storytelling, stirring vocals, and that unmistakable authenticity that has defined her career.

Closing Thoughts

Juanita du Plessis stands as a cornerstone of Afrikaans music, a storyteller, a genre-shifter, and a national treasure. Her performance at Potch Geesfees isn't just another set, it’s a homecoming, a salute to longevity, and a shared moment between artist and community.

Prepare for a night of timeless music, boundless emotion, and the elegant magic of one of South Africa’s most beloved performers.

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