Zuba, Episode 23

As Phingiwe tries to deal with her wounds over the loss of both her company and Thando Junior, she unearths the pain of the late Thando's absence.

Phingiwe secretly takes to alcohol to help navigate her current disheartening situation. Isabel does not want their daughter moved from South Africa to come and stay with her.

Niko and Zuba get entangled with the need to hide their divorce from Zuba's parent, Suwi is offered immunity in exchange for her testimony against Joshua.

Phingiwe realizes her need to reunite the family, and aims to find a way to do so. Suwi doesn't appreciate her parents' visit at the prison.

Phingiwe pushes Vinny to the edge with her calling him Thando. The Gawas put up a peaceful front to hide their marital tension from the Moonos.

Joshua testifies as a witness against Suwi. Luyando disowns Joshua for his betrayal of his mother, Suwi. Phingiwe finds that she still needs therapy despite the 'win' with Joshua.

Joshua returns to Sosala Inc and is rudely welcomed by a sinking business and Isabel. Zuba cautions Lute about mistreating Chikondi and Phingiwe's friendship to Max seems to be useful.

Phingiwe's attempts with Vinny only escalate things in the wrong direction. The Jeres finally move their daughter Tapiwa from South Africa.

As Phingiwe finalizes her preps for Thando's memorial, she finds her family reconciliatory efforts slipping from her hands. Meanwhile, Joshua and Isabel declare war on each other.

Charles Sosala shows up at the Thando memorial. Mainza learns about the Gawas' marital woes. Niko barely escapes with his life on a Dumisani sanctioned errand.

Vinny almost strangles Charles Sosala to death. Mainza refuses to get involved in the marital woes of the Gawas. Charles tries to vindicate himself to Vinny.

Charles comes to the Mansion via an excuse to find out about Thando's child, Mutinta. Zuba is paid her dues for her shares and also becomes new owner of the Maluba Fabric Factory.

Lute searches for Thole who apparently swindled her of the money she got from the homestead sale. The Gawas fight over Zuba's money.

Phingiwe and Joshua try to help Vinny with his outbursts, with little success. Tapiwa shows interest to take up the COO position at Sosala Inc, against her parents' wishes.

Lute's lies catch up to her. Isabel sabotages Tapiwa's application to Sosala Inc. Charles manipulates Joshua to gravitate towards supporting him against Phingiwe.

Lute gets bailed out of her predicament with Mr Banda, but has a serious fall out with Mainza. Tapiwa learns that her mother has deleted her application for Sosala Inc's COO position.

Isabel gets a rude shock upon learning that despite her efforts to sabotage the application, Tapiwa has been shortlisted for Sosala Inc COO.

Mainza finally gets Lute arrested for her involvement in the homestead sale. Charles gets a pass to visit Phingiwe's nest at any time.

Niko warns Zuba against dealing with online housing agents. Max goes to meet the Sosala family over dinner. Isabel is barred from being part of the panel that's interviewing Tapiwa.

Joshua visits Suwi with Charles only to inform her that Tapiwa is the new COO. Zuba is conned into buying an unfinished house on an abandoned land. Niko is robbed by 2 members of his staff.

Zuba is conned out of a large sum of money. Charles tries to reconnect with his son Joshua, with little success. Vinny and Zuba almost kiss at their lowest moment.

Phingiwe falls deeper into her depression. Tapiwa comes up with a proposal that may catapult Sosala Inc in a new area of fashion.

Vinny and Tapiwa meet, and the journey of their relationship begins. Derrick continues with his quest to get Sandra from Mainza and Sandra tolerates him.

Phingiwe is brought back home from a shameful night out, in full view of Charles who then lobbies to be allowed back in the mansion. Charles' creditors catch up to him.

Tapiwa and Vinny's love is looking up, and Niko gets apprehensive about Dumisani when he reveals he hired the robbers.

Tapiwa sympathises with Phingiwe over her viral video. Zuba is told that the factory workers have gone on strike.

Isabel wants to find a flamboyant lawyer to help free Suwi, Niko's team gets ambushed by gunmen. Mutinta advises Lute not to tell Mainza about the homestead being set for demolishing.

Niko survives the gun shots and confronts Dumisani for answers, meanwhile, Isabel meets the lawyer to discuss Suwi's freedom from prison. Mr. Friday refuses to give back the homestead.

Phingiwe interrupts Joshua and Vinny's altercation, but leads to more tension. Zuba turns down her mother's advice to seek Niko's help with her problems. Suwi meets Isabel's lawyer.

Valerie pays Suwi a visit which does not go too well. Dumisani learns of a mega-deal but has been cut off. Zuba is threatened by Mr. Friday, who demands an abnormal price for her homestead.

Charles' trick works as Natasha demands that Phingiwe allows him to visit the mansion as a reward for rescuing her. Joshua gains trust in Charles and promises to consider the ILF deal.

Vinny confides in Niko about his difficulty expressing his intentions to Tapiwa. Zuba finds a suitable location for her boutique and begins the process of securing it.

Vinny's chase after Tapiwa intensifies. Joshua faces obstacles in visiting Suwi in prison. Zuba's visit to Suwi in prison is denied, but she receives a surprising call from Suwi.

Tapiwa presents her proposal but Joshua sabotages it by revealing financial issues. Charles asks Mwewa for a loan to pacify Natasha's attackers. Vinny tries to win Tapiwa by bringing lunch.

Vinny warns Natasha about Charles' dishonesty while hiding the truth about Charles staging an attack on her. Zuba agrees to see a marriage counselor but chooses her priest instead.

Zuba and Niko struggle to find reasons to continue with their divorce proceedings during counseling with a priest. Senzeni warns Phingiwe not to fall for Charles's trap.

Niko serves Zuba breakfast in bed, but his goodwill gesture is marred by the tattoo on his chest. Tao shares the devastating news of her daughter's grave illness with Suwi.

Katema threatens to take Chikondi as she confronts Niko about the divorce rumours. Suwi wakes up with a swollen and infected eye, and Tao helps her get medical attention.

Charles borrows more money from Mwewa this time to get rid of Kunda. Niko discovers that Zuba's parents are not on the guest list for her boutique launch.

Niko neglects to attend the counselling session and is not picking up Zuba's calls. Muka shows Niko an indication that Dumisani is involved in money laundering.

Mainza is saddened by Sandra's desire to leave him and refuses to let her go. Niko defuses a fight between his wife Zuba and Ivwananji.

Ivwananji's plans for Niko take a turn as she resolves that she won't be done with him until they sleep together. Joshua tries to reconnect with Suwi.

Mutinta and Lute plead with Mainza to release Sandra, but their request falls on deaf ears. Charles seeks to take advantage of Kunda's departure from Phingiwe's life.

Phingiwe expertly hides her distress in keeping the truth about Charles. Joshua wonders why Suwi is ok with dealing with Sandra instead of him.

Zuba extends an invitation to Sosala Inc management for her boutique launch, excluding Isabel. Suwi gives Sandra authority to withdraw from her bank accounts.

Charles grapples with the choice of taking the money and cutting off his children or facing his financial debts. Zuba and Niko warm up to each other during counseling.

Vinny discloses to Niko that Tapiwa is Dumisani's daughter, which disappoints Niko. Isabel confronts Dumisani about his relationship with Ivwananji setting a bad example for Tapiwa.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Zuba notices tension between Sandra and Mainza at the launch venue. Vinny and Tapiwa share their first kiss at Zuba's launch.

Zuba expresses gratitude to Niko for his support and they share a passionate moment. Mwazi escapes the police chase.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Phingiwe learns that the private investigator she hired is dead but refuses to disclose the investigation details.

Suwi is returned to the cell and desperately offers cash to ensure her safety in prison. Niko tries to reach Zuba and Ivwananji from his cell but only gets through to Ivwananji.

Zuba chooses to prioritize her child, Mutinta, over Niko, rearranging the bedroom and distancing herself from reminders of him. Mr. Matongo questions Suwi about Luwi's murder.

Mainza is informed by the elders about his candidacy for councilor, causing mixed reactions among his wives.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Phingiwe pretends to be unconscious as she is moved back into the mansion. Mr. Mambo challenges the DNA evidence against Suwi, exposing the technician's alleged past misconduct.

Mambo's tactics aim to get Joshua riled up and flustered in court. Tapiwa witnesses a tense moment between Joshua and Isabel which makes her curious about the animosity between them.

Mr. Tailoka applies for a discharge of Suwi's case due to the significant holes punched in the prosecution's case by Mr. Mambo.

Suwi is discharged by the judge due to insufficient evidence. Natasha confronts Vinny but discovers the intensity of the connection between Vinny and Tapiwa.

Niko is asked to play under cover by the Task Force to infiltrate Dumisani's cartel. Tapiwa is caught to navigate the tense dynamics between her boyfriend Thuso and her own desires.

Suwi embarks on a journey to locate the fugitive Mwazi to retrieve her money. Phingiwe's neglect of taking medicine leads to her suffering a serious health emergency.

Suwi's search for Mwazi yields the first positive result. Mainza is arrested. Thuso's tactics to rekindle the relationship with Tapiwa fail to yield positive results.

Dumisani pushes for the dinner with the Gawas to serve as a point of forced reconciliation. Thuso becomes a stumbling block in Vinny's pursuit of Tapiwa.

The Moonos seek assistance from the Headman in their land issue. The Gawa are hosted by the Jeres for dinner where Isabel helps them realize that Zuba is pregnant.

Niko pushes for confirmation of Zuba's pregnancy issue at the clinic. Tapiwa rejects Thuso public proposal for marriage. Suwi refuses to forgive Joshua for his betrayal.

Isabel complains to Dumisani that he ruined her plans against Sosala Inc when he had Phingiwe shot. Zuba and Niko confront their unexpected pregnancy and discuss how to handle the situation.

Tapiwa rejects Vinny's attempts to have a conversation, intensifying the strain their relationship. Mainza's frustrations escalate due to the lack of information on Mr. Friday's whereabouts.

Phingiwe's health becomes a source of concern and tension within the family. Zuba and Mutinta both lie to each other about what is happening in their homes.

Suwi confronts Zondi, desperate to uncover the truth about Mwazi and the stolen money. Zuba refuses to forgive Niko and stands firm in her decision to raise her child alone.

Dumisani pays back Isabel's attack on Ivwananji by asking Joshua himself about Isabel misdeeds. Niko overdoes his goodwill gestures towards Zuba and her pregnancy.

Dumisani's world shatters when he confronts Isabel about her rape. Suwi signs off her remaining shares to Isabel. Zuba and Niko decide to walk the pregnancy journey together.

Tapiwa grapples with her mother's emotional distress, trying to help her but feeling frustrated by the lack of openness. Mainza confronts the headman.

Mainza seeks the help of the Political Party Chairman to reclaim his land. Zuba attends a prenatal class with Niko, sharing heartwarming moments with him, but she remains cautious.

Mainza faces threats and challenges as he stands up to the corrupt headman. Joshua becomes increasingly desperate to win Suwi back.

Niko confronts Ivwananji, who believes Zuba is using the pregnancy to trap him, and asks her to go for good. Tapiwa opens up to Natasha about her mother and Joshua.

The Jeres find themselves with the task of rebuilding their marriage after being shaken by Isabel's past. Mainza gets beaten by unknown men suspected to have been hired by Simbeya.

Suwi tries to give herself a chance at a new life with Mambo. Ivwananji tries to hound Zuba off Niko on the pretext that their marriage is already over.

Phingiwe starts to soften towards her ex-husband Charles. Dumisani confronts Joshua over the scandal with Isabel.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Tapiwa is burdened with the possibility that Joshua could be her father. Luyando comes for holidays and refuses to go to the mansion with Suwi. Mainza's frustration leads to a fire.

The Moonos survive the fire of the Factory but lose everything. The news of the fire sends Zuba into shock she ends up at the clinic. Dumisani decides to break up with his wife Isabel.

Mainza chooses to remain in police detention because of his guilt for destroying Zuba's factory. Tapiwa requests her father to forgive her mother and not to break the family.

Zuba struggles with conflicting feelings about Mainza burning down the factory. Ivwananji brings her A wife-game as she tries to woo Dumisani to marry her.

Zuba receives opposition from Niko and her mothers when she announces her plans to travel to Maluba village. Phingiwe commands Suwi to leave.

Zuba suffers a panic attack during the protest, Luyando goes missing, and Ivwananji fights back at Dumisani by questioning Tapiwa's paternity.

Tapiwa misunderstands an argument between her parents pertaining to her paternity, Suwi scolds Luyando for trying to run away and giving her a scare.

Mainza goes on a job hunt, much to Zuba's disappointment, Suwi assures Luyando of a bright future for them and Ivwananji's plan to lure Dumisani into her bed of roses fail.

Ivwananji breaks up with Dumisani, Zuba and Suwi try to buy Mainza out of his job as a security guard and Luyando and Joshua rekindle their bond.

Senzeni discovers that Phingiwe is warming up to Charles all over again. Still in Phingiwe's nest, Joshua admits to having caused Suwi's killing of Luwi.

Mainza encounters a thief at his workplace, Phingiwe starts setting up ways in which she can get closer and spend some more time with Charles and Dumisani leaves Ivwananji.

Natasha is not pleased with her mother when she finds her and Charles cuddling, Dumisani promises Tapiwa that he will be a better father and Mainza encounters a thief at work.

Dumisani starts to bend his relationship with Tapiwa, Mainza hides the fact that he was attacked by the thief from Zuba and Natasha's frustration spills over to Njenje.

Janet is saddened when Njenje tells her about the treatment that she received from Natasha and Charles, Phingiwe tries to make Natasha understand why she is warming up to Charles but Natasha does not buy it.

Tapiwa is embarrassed when she finds that Vinny is indeed, not at work. Charles questions Phingiwe's love for him, leading to her affirming it and giving their love a second chance.

Thuso continues to pursue the love of his life, Tapiwa. Zuba gets a rude shock when Janet gives her a one- month notice of resignation.

Joshua begins to amplify his pursuit of Suwi and the mending of their marriage, Natasha mends her bond with Tapiwa and Tapiwa breaks up with Thuso.

Suwi asks Joshua to give her time to heal from his hurt, Mainza gets into trouble at work and Zuba asks Niko for her money back.

Mainza goes to look for a house, Niko fails to come to terms with the fact that Zuba wants her money from him, and Suwi comes up with a plan to help her get some money to help Mainza.

Zuba and Niko's money matters continue to bring about tension in the house and relationship, pushing Niko to think of ways to make money, Mainza finds the money and pays for the house.

Suwi fails to explain herself to Joshua, Mainza moves into a noisy neighborhood and Phingiwe goes back on her trail against the Jere's.

Zuba and Niko have a huge argument about bills, Natasha offers to talk to Vinny on Tapiwa's behalf and Phingiwe suspects Suwi is poisoning Joshua.

Joshua finds out who Suwi went out with on the day that she stood him up, Vinny promises to think about talking to Tapiwa and Mr. Mambo tells Joshua to focus on fulfilling his promise.

Suwi opens up and reveals how she was left with no choice but to sign off her shares to Isabel in exchange for her freedom, Mainza misses his wives and Zuba bags a prospective client.

Joshua asks Phingiwe if they can bring Suwi back to Sosala Inc. So that together, they can find a way of bringing Isabel down, and strengthen their roles in the company.

Vinny and Tapiwa reconcile, Mainza calls Lute to the city and Zuba gets the family into trouble with the water utility company.

The Gawas struggle with their water situation, Tapiwa accepts Vinny's invitation to dinner and Suwi and Joshua find out that Tapiwa and Vinny are in a relationship.

Niko and Zuba have a fall out over their financial differences. Lute finds it difficult to settle in the new neighborhood. Suwi and Joshua discover Vinny and Tapiwa are in relationship.

Vinny tries to reason with Phingiwe but she stands her ground against Tapiwa, Joshua fires Tapiwa and Niko is infuriated by the family asking for water from the neighbours.

Vinny confronts Joshua for firing Tapiwa, to no avail. Niko gets into debt to pay the water bill and Lute marks her territory in the compound.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Matthew tells Niko about his involvement in the cartel, Dumisani tries to get a hold of Niko, to no avail, and Isabel takes Tapiwa back to Sosala Inc by force.

Dumisani offers Vinny some money to leave Tapiwa. Mainza fails at the interview because of lying. Suwi finds out about Tapiwa's drinking.

Niko agrees to work for Dumisani one last time. Tapiwa finds out that her father tried to pay Vinny to stay away from her and Mainza lets Lute know that he lost his job.

Dumisani asks Tapiwa to consider marrying Thuso for the sake of the family. Isabel gets the password to Sosala Inc's accounts and starts to study the books.

There is a leak of cartel information and Dumisani suspects Niko as the loose end. Vinny and Tapiwa decide against breaking up.

Niko discovers a lot of money in the bags that Dumisani sends him to man. Dumisani and Isabel struggle to hide the money.

Tapiwa causes Dumisani and Isabel a headache when she does not show up at home when they want to present her to George Imataa.

Tapiwa maintains that she will not get married to Thuso. Joshua begins to have his suspicions about Suwi's movements. Lute's Chitenge seller comes to collect her money from Lute.

Dumisani grounds Tapiwa without her knowledge. Niko is conflicted about using the money that he got as payment from Dumisani and Lute devises a plan on how to pay her Chitenge debt back.

Thuso and George visit the Jeres. Lute sells off her pieces of Chitenge to Mr. Shawa at triple the price that she got them from. In a fit of rage Thuso slaps Tapiwa.

Vinny beats Thuso up for hurting Tapiwa. Niko goes on a quest to get evidence for Matthew at Dumisani's place and Charles goes back to his philandering ways with Pamela.

Vinny is arrested for assault and kidnapping. Phingiwe rejects Charles' request for a loan. Dumisani tells Tapiwa the charges against Vinny can be dropped if she agrees to marry Thuso.

Tapiwa agrees to marry Thuso, but he is no longer interested in her. Njenje tries to warn Phingiwe against Charles. Suwi starts doing things to get into the good books with The Sosalas.

Dumisani gets a restraining order against Vinny. Plans for Tapiwa and Thuso's marriage are set to start. Suwi continues her quest to get into good graces with the board members.

Phingiwe asks Natasha to check on Vinny and find out if everything is okay with him, Charles fails to resist temptation when Pamela sends him suggestive photos.

Phingiwe is suspicious of Charles' look when he comes back home but does not pursue the matter further, Lute strikes a business deal with Mofya, Dumisani lifts the house arrest on Tapiwa.

Tapiwa agrees to elope with Vinny, Jordan tells Dumisani of Tapiwa and Vinny's plans to elope and Suwi is enraged when she is told that Tapiwa will be reinstated as COO instead of her.

Vinny manages to close the deal on the restaurant. Tapiwa and Vinny begin to plan their escape and Charles gives money to Pamela from Phingiwe's expense account.

Charles fails to give Phingiwe the details of his alleged business. Suwi's attempts to get into Luyando's good graces backfire.

Phingiwe cannot get rid of the nagging feeling that Charles is cheating on her, Isabel almost walks in on Tapiwa as she hides her bags and Vinny says his subtle goodbyes to his family.

Tapiwa indirectly says goodbye to her family before escaping, Jordan cuts Vinny's breaks and Phingiwe walks in on Charles speaking to Pamela.

Tapiwa goes back home in shame and apologizes to her parents for almost eloping with Vinny, and Vinny is picked up by some random villagers who rob him, but take him to the clinic.

Vinny gains consciousness, Dumisani pushes Tapiwa to focus her energies on her jewelery line and forget about Vinny, and Fanwell finds Charles shopping with Pamela.

Charles tries to bribe Fanwell into not telling Phingiwe about him and Pamela, Pamela and Charles go their separate ways, Natasha becomes growingly concerned about Vinny's absence.

Natasha gets cross with Tapiwa for replacing Vinny. Joshua declines the investment offer from Dumisani. Phingiwe's anger towards Charles dissolves into sympathy when Charles falls ill.

Tapiwa begins to take intentional steps to get over Vinny. Phingiwe puts aside her anger about Charles misusing her money to focus on helping him get better.

Odron catches Niko breaking into his car, Senzeni tells Phingiwe about Charles and Pamela and after following him around, Phingiwe finds Charles red handed with Pamela.

Phingiwe distances herself away from Charles. The Doctor tells Vinny that he will be discharged if he continues on his trajectory of healing. Pamela plays good wife to Charles.

Odron demands to be part of the Interpol investigation, Natasha finds out that Tapiwa is getting married to Thuso soon, and Charles returns to win Phingiwe back.

Pamela gets upset with Charles for going home late. Vinny is discharged from the clinic and goes straight to the Jere residence.

Niko shoots Odron to save his life and keep the investigation going the, Vinny breaks down over Tapiwa and Niko finally manages to get a big break in his investigation.

Lute has an unsuccessful business day. Natasha and Ing'utu finally find Vinny's place. Niko is angry at Zuba for having gone to the Jeres.

Vinny is broken when he learns about Tapiwa's marriage to Thuso. Pamela asks for money for food from Charles and when he does not provide, she serves him salted porridge for lunch.

Lute is relieved when she finds out Joze was just pretending to have collapsed to teach her a lesson. Vinny tries talking Mildred into selling the restaurant back to him.

Charles leaves Pamela's house and seeks solace with Phingiwe, only for Phingiwe to have him served with a restraining order. Charity seeks to help Mainza with getting a job.

Zuba puts some final touches to the preparations for the gender reveal party, Dumisani seeks to reconnect with Ivwananji to release his stress.

Charles' belongings are stolen by junkies and very well knowing that he does not have money, checks himself into a lodge.

Ivwananji tries to warn Niko about the fact that there is a hit on him but seeing that she cannot get through to him, she decides to go and tell Niko about the hit in person.

Dumisani orders for the gunman to finish Niko off but Zuba ends up shooting the gunman, leading to her having nightmares, restlessness and anxiety and Suwi defends Luyando.

Zuba fails to wrap her head around the fact that Mathew was involved in the cartel business and she worries about whether her life with Niko will ever be the same again.

Niko asks Mainza to tell him where Zuba is but Mainza's declines. Charles' bills at the lodge pile up and causes him a punishment like no other.

Isabel advises Dumisani to get away for some time, Janet shares the vision of the maid centre with Njenje and after he spots Charles cleaning at the Lodge, Chiyengi tells Joshua about it.

Pamela advises Charles to go back to his wife and children. After a fight with Niko, Vinny reaches out to Tapiwa to seek closure, but does not get through to her.

Charles wakes up in hospital, still not happy about the offer, Suwi goes to work at Sosala Inc as Tapiwa's consultant and they start off on the wrong foot.

Niko takes Dumisani at gunpoint, almost killing him. Charles asks the nurse to reach out to Phingiwe on his behalf.

The oncologist tells Phingiwe and the family that Charles may not have long to live. Lute seeks a job to help the family. Suwi and Tapiwa's professional differences lead to a fight.

Joshua forces Suwi and Tapiwa to apologise to each other, angering Suwi in the process as she believes that Joshua should side with her because he is her husband.

Katema tells Niko that she will stay at his house until he and Zuba bring her daughter back, in an act of service to show love to his family and to prove that he is fine.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

The cartel is upset with the fact that Niko's actions have made Dumisani flee the country, interrupting their operations and timeline in then process and end up ordering a hit on him.

Niko and Katema manage to escape the shoot-out, and for their own safety, Matthew sends Katema off to the Copperbelt, and Niko to a safe house. Meanwhile, Njenje leaves Phingiwe's nest.

Charles passes out after a lovely day of bonding over golf with his children. Lute is frustrated at her job and missing Mutinta. Mainza sends her money to travel to Lusaka.

Charles decides to sign up for an experimental drug to increase his chances of survival. Suwi gives the Sosalas 48 hours to give her back her shares or else.

Lute's boss is impressed with her selling and marketing skills, and against Natasha's warning, Luyando sneaks out to be with his friends and regrets it.

Charles admits that abandoning Vinny was a terrible mistake and asks Vinny to not blame himself. Lute pitches ideas to improve the salon business to the salon owner.

Charles decides to sign up for an experimental drug to increase his chances of survival, Suwi gives the Sosalas 48 hours to give her back her shares or else.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Vinny asks Tapiwa to leave, distabilising her emotions in the process to an extent where Tapiwa fails at her presentation.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Phingiwe decides to host Charles' funeral and Isabel forbids Tapiwa from attending Charles' funeral on grounds that it might hurt Thuso and seem disrespectful to him.

Phingiwe decides to host Charles' funeral and Isabel forbids Tapiwa from attending Charles' funeral on grounds that it might hurt Thuso and seem disrespectful to him.

Phingiwe refuses to give Chipasha the money to finance the burying of Charles' remains in the village, Isabel finds Tapiwa in a high state and reprimands her for going back to drugs.

Joshua promises to pay Charles' debt and as a solution, he offers to help Isabel in laundering the money in Sosala Inc in exchange for her paying off the bill collector.

Pamela accuses Phingiwe of having slow-poisoned Charles to death. Musole calls Njenje for advice. Thuso and Tapiwa move into a cheaper space to accommodate their large spending on drugs.

Joshua, Vinny, Suwi and Natasha throw Pamela and Chipasha out of the house. Janet's company gets in trouble for Musoles mistake of switching ingredients when preparing the meat.

Janet faces a possible lawsuit for the harm that was caused to Karen's family. Chipasha comes back to Phingiwe's nest. Luyando experiences his first night out in the club.

Tapiwa suffers a withdrawal and in search of some new drugs, ends up in harm's way. Suwi throws Luyando out for coming home late.

Tswana calls Joshua to remind him that he is running out of time. Vinny makes Mildred breakfast thanking her for being there for him as he grieved his father and in his hour of need.

Joshua gets some money from Isabel and manages to pay the creditors half of what Charles owed them, Phingiwe starts looking for someone to relieve Natasha of the house chores.

Thuso sneaks Tapiwa out of the hotel to find help and she is soon brought back to life, only to be taken to a rehabilitation centre by Isabel. Nyanyiwe celebrates her stay at Phingiwe's nest.

Natasha has school trouble when she fails to register for her exams. Phingiwe is impressed by how Nyanyiwe is settling in until a little mishap in the kitchen.

Luyando gets Ezra caught in his place, Tina gives Natasha the idea to bribe the register and the man who almost killed Niko wakes up from a comma.

Thuso books himself into rehab, making Tapiwa happy as she now has someone to talk to on the inside and Joshua begins to cook the books in readiness for the upcoming internal audit.

Vinny and Mildred start getting close and even share some of their past relationship stories. Njenje has no luck finding a client and Natasha's school world is on the verge of crumbling.

Natasha confesses to the paying of the registrar to manipulate her class attendance so that she could be eligible to sit for her exams.

Joshua blames Phingiwe for Natasha's behaviour in school. Vinny unknowingly offends Mildred and Njenje goes to seek her job back from the Sosalas.

Vinny advises Natasha to fight for her place at school and Natasha asks Valerie to help her in making her case with the examinations board at school.

Mildred is disappointed when Vinny apologizes for kissing her- claiming it was a mistake and that he felt drawn to her in the moment.

Niko advises Vinny to not easily give up on Mildred and forget about Tapiwa. Natasha's hearing is set in motion and after much thought, Janet agrees Njenje's idea of creating the advert.

Natasha's name is cleared and she is allowed to write the examinations. But this costs her, her friendship with Tina.

Joshua receives a threatening message and ends up being beaten when he fails to make the payment to Tswana. While at the verge of giving up, Janet gets calls from prospective clients.

Joshua fails to tell Suwi the truth about why his face is wounded and in wanting to find out what Joshua hid behind the poolhouse, Suwi spikes his drink with some sleeping pills.

Suwi hides the money in the cistern and is forced to clean the toilet in order to retrieve it, Vinny is distracted by a woman who looks like Tapiwa, causing yet another rift.

Jordan claims that he cannot carry a hit on anyone unless Dumisani says so and Dumisani warns Isabel against making such decisions without carefully examining the situation.

Isabel asks to meet Tswana and finds out that Joshua has been playing them both and Luyando gets enrolled into a new school. Charity brings a new guy to work at the barbershop.

Isabel, Jordan and Dumisani plot out Joshua's death while The Creditor tells Tswana to get off the case because Joshua is affiliated with dangerous people from the cartel.

Joshua is rages when neither Fanwell nor the Guard confess to taking his bag, only to find it with Suwi. This forces him to come clean with both Suwi and Phingiwe.

Joshua witnesses the DEC officers raid Sosala Inc. and makes an escape plan for Isabel. Mutinta finds out that Zuba is no longer with them and demands to be taken to see her daughter.

Thugs raid Lute's salon and Charity insists on accusing Lute of having organised the crime. Disappointed that Joshua got arrested, Luyando packs up to leave this life of crime.

Stakeholders of Sosala Inc. continue to pull out in the wake of the money laundering case and the company accounts are frozen. McKayla notices that something is off about Luyando.

Sosala Inc. closes down. Tapiwa is sad when Thuso is discharged due to his need to travel back home and help take care of his sick father. Kasonde is roped into Lute's plan.

Tapiwa asks to be discharged from the sober house and when denied her request, she attempts an escape. Jordan takes some poisoned food for Joshua at the cells.

Terrified by the attempt on his life, Joshua offers to testify against the Jeres in exchange for protection. Suwi is caught in a web of lies.

Suwi tells both Phingiwe and Mutinta about how she has no intentions of seeing Joshua in prison, Tapiwa is saddened by the fact that Isabel does not come through on visitation day.

Chisomo introduces Tapiwa to opioids and Tapiwa starts acting crazy. Suwi leaves Phingiwe's nest and asks Mambo to accommodate her and Luyando for a week or so.

Chisomo is transferred to another Sober House but she leaves behind a generous portion of pills for Tapiwa. Joshua is not happy when he hears about Phingiwe chasing Suwi from the house.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Mildred suggests a home dinner with Vinny at his place, which he declines with the excuse of going to see Phingiwe after work.

Vinny and Tapiwa reconcile their past differences, Kasonde threatens to leave the salon if not given a raise and McKayla's parents catch her and Luyando kissing, much to their displeasure.

Tapiwa and Vinny get back together but he regrets cheating on Mildred. McKayla misses school and after failing to get a hold of her via call Luyando decides to visit her at her place.

Tapiwa convinces Vinny to not lock her into the house. Though hesitant at first, Vinny does as she says but this does not sit well with him.

With a rekindled fire and love for Tapiwa, Vinny gets her an engagement ring while she exchanges his accessories and household appliances for drugs.

Suwi goes out on a date with Chisha and when he asks more about her, she leaves out the fact that she is married. Vinny is disappointed in Tapiwa when he finds her snorting some cocaine.

Suwi, who is growing to like Chisha decides to put an end to her fantasy and tells Chisha not to contact her again, Isabel is not happy with the fact that Tapiwa left rehab.

Chisha refuses to give up on Suwi and asks for one last night and that if Suwi does not like it, she can leave him for good. Luyando is caught professing his love to McKayla.

Chisha impresses Suwi with his date idea, McKayla regrets sleeping with Luyando and breaks off the relationship and the plan to get rid of Lute starts to unfold.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Four families are inseparably linked, but struggle to coexist with one another, in their quest for riches, power, and fame.

Vinny is conflicted when Tapiwa comes back to Zambia and confesses her undying love for him. Sandra advises Suwi to ask Chisha what his intentions are for them.

Chisha's mother's nurse does not show up for work, forcing Chisha to look after her. Suwi offers to help take care of the mother and ends up with a gift from her.

Phingiwe refuses to give Vinny her blessing to get married. Chisha asks Suwi to be his girlfriend. Hope shows up at the salon, only to be mocked for her kidnap claims by Lute and Kasonde.

Tense Bride price deliberations between the Sosalas and the Jeres take place in an online meeting. Sandra advises Suwi to forget about Joshua and move on with Chisha.

DEC officials decide to investigate Tapiwa. Chisha looks Suwi up on social media but when he keys in her name and does not find her, she lies about why he could not find her.

Phingiwe continues to struggle with accepting Tapiwa as Vinny's choice wife and finds all reasons to see her as not. Luyando sees McKayla and Kabange together again.

Phingiwe insists on knowing Tapiwa's body count but later on apologizes for her actions. Luyando tells Suwi that Chisha is a cool guy and she accepts his proposal.

To Tapiwa's joy and Phingiwe's spite, Isabel and Dumisani arrive in the country. After two weeks of not seeing her going on her periods, McKayla panics and decides to take a pregnancy test.

Mildred reminds Vinny of his promises to marry her and tells him that she is there to get married to him. McKayla's pregnancy kit tests positive but Luyando does not believe she is pregnant.