Here is the most critical fact for anyone searching for the : The voice of ALF in Afrikaans was Danie Botha .
The character of ALF was a marvel of practical effects for its time:
The primary reason for ALF 's specific success in the Afrikaans market was the decision by the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) to dub the series into Afrikaans, rather than simply airing it with subtitles.
: The show follows Gordon Shumway, a sarcastic alien from the planet Melmac who crash-lands into the garage of the suburban Tanner family.