Episode 1: Going home

Monday 28 July 

As young Doctor Zethu arrives back home, unemployed but too afraid to tell the village, her modern thinking instantly clashes with culture when she finds her younger sister

involved in a practice she despises. Trouble is, she’s deeply attracted to the man who finds himself at the centre of the sacred rite.

 Episode 2: Broken

Tuesday 29 July 

As Zethu carries the secret that could shatter everything, Sifiso sees everything except the thing that matters the most.

Episode 3: Sins of our children

Wednesday 30 July 2025

As Zethu struggles to make amends with her parents, she and Sifiso have a frantic day both professionally and personally, leaving them shattered but now intensely aware of each other.

 Episode 4: Hometown glory

Monday 04 August 2025

As Zethu basks in the new warmth from the village, after saving Sifiso’s son, his gratitude leads to a deeply intimate gesture. Meanwhile Matron Khathazile receives a juicy piece of information.

 Episode 5: Good deeds have short legs

Tuesday 05 August 2025

As Matron Khathazile’s vendetta against Zethu intensifies, and she finds even more damning evidence, Sifiso’s defence of Zethu becomes even more passionate. Clearly, he’s defending more than just her professional integrity.

 Episode 6: Collapse of the facade

Wednesday,  06 August 2025

Sifiso goes back on duty as a father, he’s instantly humbled by his Captain, but then disobeys him. Meanwhile,Zethu finds out who Shobane really is, and then worse what

his mother is capable of.

 Episode 7: Searching for strength

Monday, 11 August 2025

Zethu has to pick up the pieces after everything falls apart but finds moments of joy with Sifiso, who is also facing an ethical predicament at work.

 Episode 8: One for the team

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Director: Thembalethu Mfebe

Zethu clashes with her family over her decision to dig for answers, and her mother’s ultimatum pushes her to breaking point, while Sifiso sets off to make peace with Shwabi, unaware of the ripple effect it will cause.

Episode 9: Check mate

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Zethu’s courageous actions ultimately seem futile, as she is punished for her pride, even though she was standing up for a greater truth.

 Episode 10: A doctor in suspension

Monday 18 August 2025

The chemistry between Sifiso and Zethu gets hotter after their latest heroic act while Zethu learns the truth about Khathazile and Dr. Mkhize.

 Episode 11: Sweet revenge

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Zethu is gutted when Sifiso gets her the proof she needs to clear her name, but tells her she can’t use it, however, Nomfundo comes to the rescue.

Episode 12: I rise

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Zethu reclaims her place with pride. But victory is never simple, and not everyone is ready to let go of old power. As secrets unravel, love collides with duty in ways no one saw coming.

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