Mahlatse comes up with a bright idea to make money. Amo is determined to wait for marriage before she has sex. Tumelo is hurt by Sefako’s behaviour.

Tough Times Never Last

Ayakha Ntunja

Kealeboga Masango

Lebohang Lephatsoana

Toka Mtabane

Thabiso Ramotshela

Tabile Tau

Simo Magwaza

Sannah Mchunu

Keneilwe Matidze

Ncibijana Madlala

Maki Mokitlhi

Rantsatsi Rantsatsi

Mr Entrepreneur

Khaya and Amo

After the fantastic five are arrested, Principal Ramathuba tightens the rules at Olifantfontein’s High. The gang catches up, but Mahlatse is MIA. The magistrate reads the gang their charges.

The Fall

Buhle takes the stand. Palesa and Sefako have a moment. Mahlatse prepares for the worst.

God For Us All, Guluva For Himself

With the final verdict hanging in the balance, Buhle has a decision to make - will she go at it alone or stick with her friends? Palesa and Sefako find solace in each other's company.

The Verdict

Tumelo is happy to return until Tshepo fills him in on the new rules. Principal Ramathuba makes a shocking announcement. Amo and Mahlatse’s moment is interrupted by news about his scholarship.

An Unlwelcome Return

Tumelo confronts Palesa about her relationship with Sefako. Buhle feels purposeless when Puseletso shows off her Head Girl powers. Khaya and Amo are back together.

Rock Bottom Has a Basement

Khaya and Amo find themselves navigating the delicate balance between desire and restraint. Mahlatse’s financial woes drive him to explore new business opportunities.

Tumelo will do anything to get his man back. The gang stages an intervention for Mahlatse. Mahlatse’s new business venture gets a boost from some very satisfied customers.

Tumelo tries to warn Mahlatse about his new business venture. Sefako and Palesa make up after a misunderstanding. Amo has a falling out with Khaya over Mahlatse.

Love Thy Exes

Tumelo and the gang try to help Mahlatse, but he refuses their help. Mahlatse’s business is booming, which makes him reckless. Meanwhile, Khaya is up to his old tricks.

It's Just Business

Amo agrees to try different kinds of intimacy with Khaya. Sefako drops a bombshell on Tumelo and Palesa. Principal Ramathuba busts Mahlatse.

Can't Argue With Fate

Mahlatse faces the consequences after contraband was found in his room. Sefako makes his plea for an unconventional relationship. It’s career day, and Buhle is down about her prospects for the future.

To Be a Good Son

Khaya pulls out all the stops to win Amo back. Buhle is living her best life with her new man. Sefako has throuple goals.

Three's a Crowd

Palesa has fun making Tumelo jealous. Khaya professes his love to Amo. Will she take him back? Sefako gets caught in a compromising position by the dorm master.

Resetting the Clock

Tumelo and Sefako make a decision about their relationship. Amo and Khaya have a heart-to-heart. Principal Ramathuba implements drastic changes to the school rules.

Enough is Enough

Principal Ramathuba enforces the new rules, much to everyone’s disgust. Khaya and Mahlatse butt heads. Buhle eventually pushes the principal too far.

Episode 16

Khaya and Sefako plan to reclaim their school. Buhle makes a momentous decision about her future at Olifants. Mahlatse takes drastic measures to protect his position with the principal.

Episode 17

The gang plans a party behind Principal Ramathuba’s back. Principal Ramathuba asks Mahlatse to be his eyes and ears in the school. Buhle realises Kabelo hasn’t been completely honest with her.

Episode 18

Mahlatse is conflicted about whether he should tell Principal Ramathuba about the party. Khaya continues waging his war against Principal Ramathuba.

Episode 19

Buhle tries to get her place back at Olifantsfontein. Mahlatse confronts Khaya about the Principal Ramathuba prank video. Khaya takes a defiant stand and defends Buhle.

Episode 20

Tumelo and Khaya are at the forefront of the fight against de Klerk’s tyranny. Amo tries to reason with Mahlatse. Buhle’s first official day back at school is off to a rough start.

Episode 21

Tumelo figures out that Mahlatse is the snitch. Puseletso cosies up to Mahlatse. Khaya asks the gang if they’re in or out.

Episode 22

Mahlatse's allegiance with de Klerk complicates his friendship with Tumelo. Khaya lands himself in trouble with de Klerk and plans the ultimate revenge. Puseletso has Mahlatse in her sights.

Episode 23

Mahlatse realises he’s losing his friend. Khaya plans a party. Something goes horribly wrong at the party.

Episode 24

Learners are shaken when they see Mazambane out cold. A scared Amo sides with Mahlatse. Principal Ramathuba does the unthinkable, and the learners are left speechless.

Episode 25

Principal Ramathuba implements new school rules. Mahlatse is intrigued by Puseletso and wants to know more about her. Khaya is determined to show Principal Ramathuba flames.

Episode 26

Khaya is determined to implement his plan against de Klerk despite Amo’s warnings. Buhle turns over a new leaf. Tshepo takes the lead in the fight against de Klerk and suffers the consequences.

Episode 27

Khaya continues the fight against Principal Ramathuba but gets betrayed at a crucial moment. Mahlatse struggles to come to terms with the real Principal Ramathuba. Buhle learns of a life-changing truth.

Episode 28

Buhle denies her life-changing situation. Mahlatse falls for someone new. Khaya and Tshepo have a heart-to-heart.

Episode 29

Mahlatse tells Amo that he stands with de Klerk. Khaya is losing support amongst the student body. Buhle tells Kabelo her news.

Episode 30

Principal Ramathuba wins over Mahlatse when he offers him a life-changing opportunity. Khaya and Amo feel hopeless about the situation at Olifants. The walls are closing in on Buhle.

Episode 31

Buhle struggles with a heavy decision. Khaya makes a defiant stand against de Klerk. Mahlatse and Puseletso’s romance is tested by Amo's presence.

Episode 32

Mahlatse sees Tumelo having a secret meeting with Mazambane and assumes the worst. Palesa tells Buhle that she wouldn’t think twice about terminating a pregnancy.

Episode 33

Buhle is unimpressed with Tumelo for letting the cat out of the bag. Amo tells Khaya about Buhle’s problem. Mahlatse has to choose between his friends and academic success.

Episode 34

Tumelo confronts Mahlatse about the way he deserted his friends. Tshepo overhears Sefako talking about Buhle’s issue. Principal Ramathuba tries to get the truth about Mahlatse out of Puseletso.

Episode 35

Buhle makes a final decision about her future. Tshepo lets the cat out of the bag. Puseletso’s ready to spill the beans to Principal Ramathuba.

Episode 36

The big five’s biggest secret is out. Buhle’s friends fight for her the best way they know how. Buhle receives a shocking order from Principal Ramathuba.

Episode 37

Pastor Musa finally listens to Buhle, but will he allow her to stay in school? Sefako attempts to draw closer to Tumelo. Puseletso redeems herself.

Episode 38

Buhle makes peace with Puseletso and invites someone to hang with the gang. Principal Ramathuba has a surprise announcement. Khaya gets the shock of his life.

Episode 39

Khaya won’t go down quietly and wants to fight de Klerk’s new announcement. Sefako gets friend-zoned. Khaya receives some unwelcome visitors.

Episode 40

Khaya makes a life-changing decision. Puseletso tries to take a stand for the learners. Tumelo has reached the end of the road with Sefako.

Episode 41

Amo makes a bold statement about her romantic feelings. Mahlatse confronts Sefako about his intentions towards Tumelo. The learners are furious when Principal Ramathuba strips away yet another privilege.

Episode 42

Principal Ramathuba shocks the school with his news about the matric dance. The gang is in despair and appeals to Pearl for help. Sefako has an important question for Tumelo.

Episode 43

The gang have a good time at their matric dance. Tumelo tells Sefako what his decision is. The matric dance has a very unwelcome gatecrasher.

Episode 44

The gang bonds and reflects on their journey at school for what seems like the last time. Khaya stands up to Principal Ramathuba, but is it too late? Tragedy strikes at Olifants.

Episode 45

A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg. When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu Natal to a boarding school in Jozi, she finds herself entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.

Tough Times Never Last

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