Fokofpolisiekar
The Afrikaans punk-rock institution.
Next showFRI 09 OCT 2026 · SunBet Arena, Pretoria →Hometown
Bellville, South Africa
Genre
Afrikaans
Upcoming
2 shows
About
Fokofpolisiekar is one of the most influential bands in South African music history. Formed in Bellville in 2003 and fronted by Francois van Coke — alongside Hunter Kennedy, Johnny de Ridder, Wynand Myburgh and Jaco 'Snake' Venter — the Afrikaans punk-rock band detonated the conservative Afrikaans music establishment with raw, rebellious songs that gave a generation a new voice. Early releases like the EP 'Lugsteuring' became cultural landmarks, and the band's confrontational lyrics sparked national controversy while inspiring a whole Afrikaans alternative scene. Though members went on to major projects (Van Coke Kartel, aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties), Fokofpolisiekar remains a revered live act whose reunion shows draw huge, devoted crowds.
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Frequently Googled
What is the Fokofpolisiekar lead singer’s real name?
Francois van Coke’s real name is Francois Badenhorst. Born on 18 September 1980, he has fronted Fokofpolisiekar since the band formed in Bellville in 2003, later founding Van Coke Kartel and launching a solo career — his 2015 duet ‘Toe Vind Ek Jou’ with Karen Zoid became one of the biggest Afrikaans rock songs ever.
When was Fokofpolisiekar formed?
Fokofpolisiekar formed in 2003 in Bellville, outside Cape Town — and their raw Afrikaans punk rock went on to change South African music history.
Who are the members of Fokofpolisiekar?
Fokofpolisiekar is Francois van Coke (vocals), Hunter Kennedy and Johnny de Ridder (guitars), Wynand Myburgh (bass) and Jaco ‘Snakehead’ Venter (drums) — the same five who started it in Bellville in 2003.
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Catch them live
Upcoming shows
Liefde by die Dam — Kaapstad
Die Heuwels Fantasties + 15 more · Meerendal Wine Estate · Cape Town
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