Lockdown, Episode 8

Deputy Governor Beauty goes up against Senior Governor Deborah in a bid to secure a lucrative future in the privatization of Thabazimbi prison.

The race to find Monde and the diamonds is on. Pauletta has used and abused Vicky and now knows that Simon is the strongest tie to find Monde.

On the day that the Thabazimbi parastatal unisex prison is officially launched, the hunt for the diamonds takes a dramatic turn.

It's the aftermath of the race for the diamonds. Monde is interrogated by Lindiwe and then thrown into solitary where she is harassed by Pauletta.

Zim Zim the Butcher arrives at Thabazimbi prison. Meanwhile, Mazet is too far gone on drugs.

Njabulo is having a hard time. Sam is recovering from the overdose caused by the drugs in the tampon.

It's Tyson's big move. She's finally worked her way into Delano's home and enacts her carefully planned revenge. Lindiwe brings Pauletta in for a chat.

The riot is in full swing and is set to get worse, a whole lot worse. Grace takes one look at Tyson's pregnant belly and her eyes light up.

Reinforcements have been called in to end the riot and what is now a hostage situation. Azania is tasked with negotiating, but Minister Mazibuko will only speak to Pauletta.

The prison is still under siege. Mazet has regained her stature and vows to avenge what Maki did to her. Maki vows to avenge the death of Sharon.

Soldiers finally gain control of Thabazimbi prison. Inmates are gathered and counted. The dead are put in body bags and carried out.

The female inmates are dealing with the death of their fellow inmates and the trauma of the raid. Minister Mazibuko, Lindiwe and Makhabula are in damage control.

In the final episode of the season, Minister Mazibuko holds a press conference about the raid and lockdown. Phindi unravels Grace's cryptic clues.