Episode 55: Monday 01 December: “Nothing into something” 

As Zenzo's health continues to improve, Sifiso grows more distant from Zethu, leaving her deeply unsure. Meanwhile, the clinic staff fight for their jobs as Sphamandla's behaviour spirals.

Episode 56: Tuesday 02 December: “Good girls finish last"

Zethu succumbs to her feelings and finally grabs what she believes belongs to her. Nomfundo follows her beliefs and Sphamandla finds himself facing Phindile’s wrath.

Episode 57: Wednesday 03 December: “To err is human!"

Sifiso and Zethu follow their hearts, leaving fear behind. Phindile realises she’s about to lose her son while MaGumede is tempted by riches right in front of her.

Episode 58: Monday 08 December: “I love you to the moon and back” 

Zethu and Sifiso find each other, in a place of peace, however fragile for now. Meanwhile Sphamandla gets wise guidance until he hits a brick wall. MaGumede finds she loves the smell of money.

Episode 59: Tuesday 09 December: “K.I.S.S.I.N.G"

Zethu and Sifiso are spotted in a compromising position. Nomfundo's plan to help Sphamandla goes spectacularly wrong while MaGumede has all the stokvel ladies in an uproar.

Episode 60: Wednesday 10 December: “Hidden in Plain Sight” 

MaNkwanyane finally confronts Sifiso about his disappearing acts, while Zethu falls ever deeper. Sphamandla and his mother find a middle ground, but he and Vusi fall out. MaGumede is going through hell with the stokvel ladies.

Episode 61: Monday 15 December: “There’s a stranger in my house” 

While Sifiso’s and Zethu’s relationship blossoms, things with MaNkwanyane are rockier than ever. MaGumede’s plan to get away with not paying her debt, fails. Nomfundo confronts Sphamanda and Vusi, protecting her pride.

Episode 62: Tuesday 16 December: “Under the Influence” 

MaNkwanyane is deeply distressed about Sifiso blowing hot and cold, while, Zethu and Sifiso get closer than ever before. Sphamandla learns an awful secret, a secret Phindile has kept from him all his life. MaNgcobo finds village life immensely frustrating.

Episode 63: Wednesday 17 December: “The truth comes to light"

The cat is out of the bag when Nurse Thando witnesses an encounter between Sifiso and Zethu. Meanwhile Phindile finally bursts, telling Sphamandla who his biological father is.

Episode 64: Monday 22 December: “Dreams deferred no more"

Zethu and Sifiso hit a massive roadblock in their future plans. Phindile and Sphamandla’s relationship falls apart as Sphamandla takes matters into his own hands. Khathazile works hard towards not spending

Christmas alone.

Episode 65: Tuesday 23 December: "Breaking point"

Zethu is forced to choose between love and ambition. MaNgcobo makes a stand and pays the price for defying Shwabi. Sphamandla’s breaking point leaves him more alone than ever before.

Episode 66: Wednesday 24 December: "When love gets complicated"

Zethu’s ambitions threaten to derail the future Sifiso envisions for them, while Phindile scrambles to mend the damage she’s caused — for Sphamandla’s sake. Meanwhile, MaNgcobo throws the ultimate

Christmas party, determined to make it a celebration the whole village will remember.

Episode E 67: Monday 29 December: "Thief in the night"

While Sifiso tries to fight for Zethu to stay in the village, Mankwanyane finds out who her husband really is. Meanwhile, Phindile recruits an ally in her battle with Bra Mike, as MaNgcobo tries to deal with feelings she doesn't understand.

Episode 68: Tuesday 30 December: "Woman to Woman"

MaNkwanyane confronts Sifiso, and the truth about Zethu threatens to tear families apart. Bra Mike faces the DNA test that could change everything, while Zethu wrestles with guilt, ambition, and a man who won't let her run.

Episode 69: Wednesday 31 December: "The cat is out of the bag"

MaNkwanyane confronts Zethu in her parents’ home. The DNA results are out, is Bra Mike Sphamandla's father or not? On the stroke of midnight, MaNgcobo's life is turned upside down.

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