The Republic, Episode 1

President Mulaudzi faces another national revolt and doesn't know who to trust. New love blossoms in a time of war.

Thina and Sizwe are caught in flames, fighting for their lives. President Mulaudzi is manipulated into making a mistake that will turn the country into a bloodbath.

The failed looting aftermath forces President Mulaudzi to make a drastic decision as Sizwe faces the harshness of the law and puts his life in danger.

President Mulaudzi's enemies are planning a take-over, but her biggest ally taps on her conscious, forcing her to reconsider, inadvertently putting a death sentence over their heads.

All MK's plans fall flat and just like Bridget, he gets the final shock of his life, just as Thina finally finds herself in the cold with luck and a surprise in each hand.

Captain Radebe's actions lead to a shocking reshuffle in cabinet and Sizwe fights to make Thina see the truth about him.

President Mulaudzi and Captain Radebe find themselves pushed against a corner and will have to bend to rules to what they want.

A dangerous situation forces President Mulaudzi to make the hardest decision of her life, while Sizwe faces a terrible tragedy.

A stranger infiltrates Sizwe's family at their most vulnerable moment and makes them an enticing offer, while Sizwe and Thina risk everything at MK's mansion.

Sizwe and Thina plan suffer as a setback, thanks to President Mulaudzi who is on a tailspin, manipulated by MK covering his tracks with dead bodies, as he aims for the stop seat.

Sizwe and Thina finally find a plan to have a meeting that will change their lives forever, but their clandestine meeting turns into a tragic shoot out.

There is a new world order at Union Buildings and not everyone is happy about it. To clear their names, Thina and Sizwe are forced to go back into the lion's den.

MK and Captain Radebe track down Sizwe and Thina to stop them from releasing the report, but they might be a little bit too late to stop them from exposing corruption for the world to see.