Nkele and Tshililo say a painful goodbye to Reneilwe at her cremation. Meanwhile, Dr. Ximba makes a commanding entrance at MMC, bumping into Imani.

In a desperate attempt to save herself, Teboho frames her cellmate for the murder of the prison gang leader. Meanwhile, Imani struggles with anxiety as she prepares for a crucial presentation to impress Dr Ximba.

Tshililo’s goon reveals he has eliminated KK’s person, putting them in the clear, almost getting busted by Nkele.

Teboho manipulates James with Bible quotes to stay despite the storm, while Kgosi welcomes the urn into his home. Nkele causes a public uproar, accusing Tshililo of stealing the urn, and is devastated when Tshililo lies about scattering the ashes.

Dr Ximba’s frustration grows when her husband Avhatakali arrives late at the event, forcing her into media duties. Kgosi takes the urn to a private dinner, seeking solace. Teboho finally reveals herself to Mulalo, declaring war on the Vhakwevho.

Nkele struggles with her new surroundings, while Bubbles expresses her concerns about Kgosi’s behaviour to Vhangani. Azwindini and Avhatakali bond over golf, discussing their business partnership and MMC’s future projects.

Tension and intrigue unfold as Lebo finds herself bribed with R100k by the unscrupulous Dr Ximba, who demands her phone in return. Fearful for her family’s safety after two menacing izinkabi threaten her, Lebo warns Shaz to report Dr Ximba to the police if anything happens to her.

Avhatakali tries to silence his wife with a diamond necklace, but she accepts it with a forced smile and later gives it to Bubbles. Shaz amends house rules, but Ndiwavho and Elelwani unite against her.

Dr Ximba moves in with Nkele and catches up with her son, Sakhile, promising him a graduation ceremony. Teboho tells James she plans to take down the Vhakwevhos and criticizes him for giving up.

Teboho shocks everyone by walking into a Hayani Holdings meeting as Nkele’s proxy. Despite Azwindini and Mulalo’s displeasure, her legitimacy confirmation intrigues Dr Ximba.

Susan is rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being shot. Avhatakali goes into a panic upon hearing the news.

Dr Ximba leads her team in a delicate surgery to save Susan’s life. A devastated Avhatakali drowns in his misery, scrolling through happy memories with Susan and pleading for her survival.

Dr Ximba finishes the first operation on Susan and coldly informs a worried Avhatakali that his “mistress will live.” Vhutshilo receives an explicit video of his mother and Avhatakali from an anonymous number, leaving him gutted.

Avhatakali vehemently refuses to accept Dr Ximba’s divorce papers, insisting there will be no divorce in the Ramabulana home. An emotional Vhutshilo reveals the sex tape of his mother to his father and expresses his distress about the police station incident.

Teboho gives James the cold shoulder, strategically friend-zoning him to make him pursue her more aggressively. Imani compliments Ndemedzo on his appearance in a casual, friendly manner, which he does not initially take seriously.

Dr Ximba is questioned by the police about her knowledge of her husband’s affair with Susan, but she denies knowing about it, making her a challenging suspect.