The Best Episodes Written By Sydney Dire

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Gotta Have Faith

   S1:E17/31/2025

   Devout mother Babalwa is thrust into an impossible situation as her daughter's health takes an unexpected turn for the worse, forcing her to enter a Faustian pact.

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   6.0/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Denial

   S1:E57/7/2023

   Nandi's distance angers Jacob as he encroaches upon her life. Zinhle tracks down PokébOi, while Leonard tries to protect his own interests.

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   2.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Caned

   S1:E67/7/2023

   As Jacob's behavior takes a menacing turn, Nandi is forced to choose between her family and justice for Brenda. Vuyo takes matters into his own hands.

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   2.2/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Outplayed (Season Finale)

   S1:E148/4/2023

   In the unsettling conclusion to this chapter, Nandi tries to come clean once and for all. Vuyo reveals his intentions, while Zinhle is caught in the middle.

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   2.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Sins of the Past

   S1:E118/4/2023

   Another mysterious death sends detectives into overdrive. Zinhle sees something that she can't unsee.

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   2.0/10(4 votes)

   #6 - My Brother's Keeper

   S1:E128/4/2023

   The authorities make a shocking arrest in the reopened murder case of Benjamin Jiba. Jacob gets a once in a lifetime chance to start over.

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   1.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Pain

   S2:E108/15/2025

   As the truth begins to spill over, Vilakazi's wife is unable to stomach her husband's misdeeds. Clinton and Zinhle find themselves in the lion's den.

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   1.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Moghel Slay

   S1:E410/31/2025

   A feisty feud unfolds in the influencer world when Naomi throws shade on the legitimacy of Pinky's brand. Will the ladies save face before it's too late?

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   #9 - Twin Flame

   S1:E610/31/2025

   A crossfire unravels BK's false sense of security, putting the people she cares about most in danger. Now she must choose where her allegiance lies.

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