Grassroots, Episode 5

Two arch rivals, Monwabisi and Asanda, from a small town in the Eastern Cape compete for a sporting scholarship to attend a prominent private high school in Johannesburg.

Behind her husband’s back, Epainette travels to Joburg and goes to St Sebastian’s to meet with the newly appointed headmistress, Ms Busika.

Monwabisi and Asanda are at the mercy of the senior boys as hazing season gets underway at St. Sebastian’s.

Tau and Carl have to face the music after the hazing incident. Tension rises between Asanda and Buzwe.

Asanda gets one up on Monwabisi. Phakama gives Asanda and Monwabisi a kasi experience. Buzwe tries to get Funeka to stop investigating Gcin'umuzi's death.

Nolwazi confronts Buzwe about his treatment of Epainette. Asanda heads back home to confront his father.

Asanda goes for his initiation in Centane. Funeka’s health deteriorates. Buzwe finally tells Epainette about his intentions.

Monwabisi is angry with his mother. Asanda writes a letter to Funeka. Coach Viljoen has a change of heart. Buzwe wants Funeka to respond to his proposal.

Funeka continues investigating Gcin'umuzi's death. Bontle takes Asanda on their first date. Monwabisi opens up to Ms Busika. Phakama reunites with his father's family.

Asanda starts playing and tries for a place in the SA schools squad. Epainette finds incriminating evidence about Gcin'umuzi's death.

Tau and Carl plot their revenge against Monwabisi and Asanda. Epainette and Funeka have a confrontation and Asanda and Nolwazi have an awkward morning after.

Asanda and Gog'Selina struggle after the humiliation prank. Everyone at St Sabastian's is upset about a group text message.

Buzwe confronts Funeka. Asanda risks it all for the truth. Ms Busika stands up for Monwabisi. Monwabisi finds out the truth and plots revenge.