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John and Rika were the history of the Upper Tanana Valley." [22] Rika's Roadhouse, the adjacent outbuildings, and property are preserved as the Big Delta State Historical Park. [7] In 1976 the roadhouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the entire cluster was listed as the Big Delta Historic District in 1991.
The roadhouse is named after Rika Wallen, who acquired it from John Hajdukovich and operated it for many years. It became a hub of activity in that region of the interior. With the construction of the ALCAN (now Alaska) Highway and the replacement of the ferry with a bridge downstream, traffic moved away and patronage declined.
Pranking is just in my nature, but I’d never thought I’d become a movie star… no, I’m not a movie star, I’m just a local outjie that likes to entertain people." [2] Schuster studied for a BA degree at the University of the Orange Free State, where he played rugby for the first team. [3] He returned to Jim Fouché as a teacher for two ...
Alfred Ntombela (born 3 April 1972) is a South African actor, [1] known for his role in South African candid genre films alongside Leon Schuster, his fast-paced Joker-like laugh and for his small stature as an adult. He became renowned for his roles in Sweet 'n Short and Mama Jack. His native language is Zulu but he also speaks English and ...
Oh Schuks I'm Gatvol! is a 2004 South African comedy film written, produced, and directed by Leon Schuster. [1] He also stars in the film alongside Alfred Ntombela, Gerry the Clown, Bill Flynn and Al Debbo. [2] The film's initial budget was R2,000,000, but an extra R6,000 was spent for the extras on board the aeroplane. The film grossed R30,000 ...
In a series of short skits, Leon Schuster uses candid camera and several disguises to stitch up the general public of South Africa. Such sketches include: The jumping telephone. The snake in the suitcase (which was used in his later film Mr Bones). The Radio Jacaranda broadcast that refuses to do as is wished by the producer.
Released in 1993, the film is the highest grossing South African film in the country's box office history. [1] The film stars Leon Schuster (who also cowrote the screenplay with Hofmeyr) and John Matshikiza as two former friends, one white and one black, who grew up together during apartheid, later reuniting as adults over a winning lottery ...
Here Comes U.N.T.A.G. (also known as Kwagga Strikes Back) is a 1990 South African comedy film and Leon Schuster's big screen debut about a rugged farmer named Kwagga Robertse having to deal with a corrupt United Nations peacekeeper.