Themba and Phumi are separating, but not entirely. In their stubbornness they've decided to be petty and literally split the apartment in half. Gideon, Fishbone, Thoko and Nina are not taking the separation well. They have broken off into factions. Nobuhle plays Themba and Phumi off one another to get more money, believing that she is double the domestic worker now that they’ve split everything.

Themba & Phumi’s separation sinks in as well as the situation around sharing visits with Junior. With Themba not living with Phumi anymore, she invites Thoko Chanel to move in. There is a rat in Sandton Gold and Gideon set out to catch it at all costs. Themba has to leave on a business trip and introduces Phumi’s brother, Madluphutu as the new caretaker in his absence.

Thoko shows Phumi a pamphlet of a sangoma with all sorts of different remedies on it. Phumi invites the Sangoma over to help her with rituals that will help her get her hands on her own money. Gideon Fishbone and Intelligent all share a dislike for Mdluphuthu and decide to make it hard for him at Sandton Gold. Nobuhle convinces Madluphuthu that she can open a spaza shop in the lobby.

Themba’s mom arrives while he’s in Uganda. At Themba and Phumi’s wedding anniversary, Phumi tries to tell her they’ve separated. She hands a cheque to Phumi, made out to Themba and Phumi, and decides to cash it. Nobuhle is upset about her salary so decides to take some of Phumi’s outfits as payment. Nina and Nobuhle pursue the same guy. Gideon and Fishbone run an illegal factory in the basement.

Themba’s mother arrives with a pastor and church choir in tow at Phumi’s apartment in an attempt to save Phumi and Themba’s marriage. Nobuhle has a date and Nina convinces her to try out a new face mask that she is marketing to disastrous effect for poor Nobuhle. Gideon and Fishbone arrive to find their reception desk is missing and they set out to catch the culprit.

Thoko Chanel has a massive clothing sale in the gym and reception. Phumi seems to have spent way too much of Themba’s money on chicken wings, he is furious. Nobuhle has her eyes set on a very expensive pair of white boots, but Nina throws a spanner in the works.

Madluputu wants to close Shades down, but the gang throw a boxing event to raise money to keep the bar open. Phumi’s financial situation has really taken a hit on her public image, and it is time for her to get a job. She get an interview, but needs a new wardrobe to look her best.

Phumi struggles at her new job, on the verge of losing it, doing everything she can to salvage it. It’s rent day in Sandton Gold and Intelligent have a garage sale to make his rent money. Gideon is not happy with Intelligent selling donated items from Sandton Gold residents that is close to his heart. Madluphuthu and Nobuhle fall in love with one of the items he is selling and it is war.