Soebatskloof is getting ready to celebrate another decade of Marais' on this gorgeous wine farm in the Cape Winelands. Meet the Marais family and their staff, preparing a long table for the celebrations. Is there more than meets the eye?

Major announcements during the long table celebration of Soebatskloof throw the world on its head, CJ and Gabby flirt with danger.

Hermien struggles to come to terms with Charl Snr's diagnosis. Sandy is over the moon while planning the wedding, but Shireen and Debbie-Lee are less than impressed.

Sandy is taking the wedding plans too seriously and rubs Nenna the wrong way. Armand and Jason are worried about the future of their work.

After a night of passion, Veronique is almost caught out. Junior is negotiating with a real estate agent about selling the farm.

The workers are very upset when they are informed of the possible sale of the wine farm. They decide on a course of action. Edmund is starting to see that his world is not as safe or simple as he had hoped.

Nenna is upset that everyone is keeping vital information from her and Edmund's plans with Shireen are a shock to Sandy and Joey.

Sandy threatens to boycott the wedding, Hermien falls deeper into an emotional well, Veronique hears something she shouldn't, Debbie-Lee is frustrated with Phillip and a great tragedy befalls the farm.

Soebatskloof is in shock after the freak accident. Even Veronique is sad. Staff and family members watch while the police and paramedics do their work.

The farm is in mourning. Tjoppie tries to motivate and reassure the workers, and Veronique's ambition is evident. Junior arrives from London and feels out of place following his previous visit and argument with Charl Snr.

The people of Soebatskloof are reeling in the aftermath of Charl Snr's tragic accident. Hermien waits on tender hooks to get the go ahead to put her beloved husband to rest.

Junior has the whole family up in arms with his selfish attitude. Tension runs high with the funeral looming and uncertainty about the new will. Who will carry on the Marais legacy?

The Marais family is concerned about Tjoppie's health. Junior is determined to challenge the will, while Veronique attempts to influence Tjoppie. Nenna and Joey discover who benefits from Charl Snr's estate.

The battle lines are drawn as all the players show their hand after the reading of Charl Snr's will. Veronique commissions Tjoppie to do damage control, while Edmund tries to recover from the shock of inheriting the farm.

Charl Snr's funeral is challenged by the many secrets that have been buried over time on Soebatskloof. The emotions run high in the aftermath of the reading of the will.

The pressure mounts on Veronique and Junior after Hermien saw them together in a very compromised position. Both try and find out why Hermien chooses not to confront them about what she had seen.

Junior and Veronique concoct a plan to keep their affair under wraps. CJ is sick and tired of sharing Gabby with Armand. Edmund makes a decision about his future. An unexpected visitor arrives.

Soebatskloof is like a ticking time bomb. Anger, resentment, and envy reign supreme. Not to mention lust and deceit. What will finally trigger an explosion?

The Marais sons and grandsons face another difficult emotional hurdle. Can Du Toit's mother help heal the rift between him and Annette? Will Veronique and Junior manage to save their inheritance? Or is Tjoppie's approach the best solution?

Veronique and Junior finally put the ball in motion to prove that Charl Snr was not of sane mind when changing his will. The gloves come off as the Marais children are challenged to take sides.

Junior proves Veronique wrong when he calls Sandy and Debbie-Lee on the red carpet. Shireen fights against the green eye monster, while Armand loses all reason after seeing CJ kiss Gabby.

Debbie-Lee tells Tjoppie about Veronique and Junior's devious plan. CJ is determined to help Gabby. Annette is re-evaluating her life choices. Will anyone be able to put a stop to Junior's plans?

The barely contained calm on Soebatskloof is under threat again. Will Hermien be able to protect her family from ghosts of the past? Will Annette stand her ground for once?

CJ still feels responsible for Gabby and is upset with Marco for not wanting to participate in his plan. Edmund learns that Annette is considering IVF and makes a startling discovery about Shireen.

Edmund struggles to come to terms with Shireen's decision to put her career before children. Du Toit remains incapable of finding the way to Annette's heart.

Hermien is upset to hear that Junior has gone against her instruction to keep Octavia from the property. Annette tries to figure out why she is dragging her heels to make an appointment with the fertility specialist

Hermien has her hands full knowing that Octavia is secretly meeting with Junior. Will she be capable of standing up to the bullish Junior if he ignores her order that Octavia is not to be allowed on the farm?

Octavia tells a different story from the one that has been told to Annette and Junior all of these years. CJ discovers something unexpected in Junior's car. Hermien begs Octavia to let sleeping dogs lie and Octavia threatens Nenna.

Octavia has a suggestion that poses a greater danger for Nenna and Veronique and Octavia's claws come out. Annette and Edmund are like moths to a flame and Armand does not let grass grow under his feet.

Edmund and Annette are both filled with guilt while Shireen has hope for her and Edmund. Veronique is disappointed in her sons and Gabby tells CJ the truth.

Octavia shares her version of what happened in the past. CJ says things are finally done between him and Gabby and Armand asks Tjoppie for a favour.

Soebatskloof is buzzing after Octavia's claim that she bought some of the farm's land from Marcel. Veronique has to decide whose side she will be taking as the war of ownership ensues.

Octavia, once again, has an Ace up her sleeve which she plays to rattle the Marais clan. Annette puts in a last desperate effort to get Du Toit to allow her to stay on Soebatskloof which sends their relationship into uncharted territory.

Edmund and Annette are at a crossroads. Gabby's lies finally catch up with her. The people of Soebatskloof realise that nothing will ever be the same again as Octavia stakes her claim.

Octavia is making her presence felt and makes no bones about it that she's the new boss. While Gabby's life is falling apart, both Debbie-Lee and Shireen seem determined to take charge of their lives.

CJ overhears a shocking conversation. Octavia's gift to CJ infuriates Veronique. Debbie-Lee is set on going to France. Hermien begs Annette not to attend Octavia's dinner.

Octavia surprises everybody with an unexpected announcement. CJ's suspicions are confirmed. Edmund tells Annette she doesn't have to return to Australia. Veronique receives incriminating pictures.

Will CJ keep Veronique's secret and is there anyone on her side? Annette makes a shocking discovery and Marco meets the mysterious guy he was talking to online.

Edmund is put under incredible pressure when Junior plays his trump card and Veronique is once again plotting. Jason and Marco experience conflict and Shireen worries about Debbie-Lee.

As the pressure on the Marais household increases, Hermien begins to sleepwalk again and some secrets about the past are revealed.

Edmund is on high alert as he realises that Octavia and Junior will push through with their threat. Debbie-Lee asks Phillip to help her get the money for the Culinary course.

Marco and Jason desperately try to prevent CJ from going off the rails. While Edmund has additional threats to worry about besides Octavia and Junior.

Joey's granddaughters cause him sleepless nights and he and Nenna plan an intervention. While Tjoppie struggles to process the truth about his biological father.

Tjoppie tells Veronique about Hermien's confession. Sandy accuses Debbie-Lee of having an affair. While, Edmund finds an unsuspected visitor in his bedroom.

Joey sees a scantily dressed Annette leaving Edmund's house. Sandy urges Debbie-Lee to reach out to Phillip. Hermien receives a threatening note and Shireen is shocked to hear about Edmund's night visitor.

Edmund tells Shireen the half-truth and Tjoppie struggles with the shocking news of Charl Snr. Mercy shares her secret and Shireen confronts Annette.

Veronique plots behind Hermien's back. Shireen tells Debbie-Lee what happened with Annette and Edmund. Veronique humiliates Debbie-Lee and Hermien needs medical attention.

Veronique's enjoyment in blackmailing Hermien is short lived. Annette tries to forget about her desire for Edmund. While Shireen struggles to be in Annette's presence.

Veronique cleverly plays her hand to force Hermien into telling the truth. The news of Shireen's behaviour, the day before, travels and pushes Nenna to take matters in hand.

Annette struggles to process a shocking revelation. Hermien enlists Rijk's help when the walls start closing in. Mercy's 21st celebration is off to a good start.

Hermien takes a break from her family and Soebatskloof. Mercy's 21st is a roaring success. But when things seem too good to be true, they usually are.

Octavia is elated about Hermien leaving. Veronique finds out who spiked the punch at the party and someone gets arrested. Veronique asks Elroy to put her plan in motion.

A blast from the past arrives at Soebatskloof and leaves everyone in a state of shock. This could change everything...

Marcel's arrival has the entire Marais family on their toes. Joey and Octavia are at war with one another, while Debbie-Lee and Tjoppie share an uncomfortable moment.

Debbie-Lee and Shireen are also at war, Phillip thinks his relationship is on the rocks, Edmund prepares for the worst and Veronique must act quickly, before the DNA test is done.

Marcel becomes used to living in luxury and enjoys the perks of freeloading. Debbie-Lee feels awkward after dreaming of kissing Tjoppie. Junior demands to know why Octavia changed their game-plan.

Veronique succeeds with her plan to get Soebatskloof back as her son's heritage. Phillip's jealousy gets the better of him when Debbie-Lee chooses her cooking class over him.

Panic and concern reign when Sandy discovers that Debbie-Lee is missing. Nenna's shocking confession about what happened to Marcel 30 years ago, takes an unexpected turn.

Veronique's master plan with "Marcel", is not panning out the way she planned. Edmund drops a bomb that puts Shireen in a spin. The Sisters face yet another crisis.

Will Annette reveal anything as the kitchen tea and bachelor party draws closer? And how will Veronique stop "Marcel" from accepting Junior's offer?

Tjoppie and Debbie-Lee have a blast while cooking together. Will Annette and Edmund lie or tell the truth when Shireen confronts them?

The entire Marais household is in chaos when Veronique goes missing and Annette wants to share a secret. Debbie-Lee's guilt is eating her up, while Phillip makes a shocking discovery.

Edmund and Shireen prepare for their wedding. Hermien is back on the farm. Nenna and Sandy are at war with one another while, Veronique puts Junior on his place.

Annette holds Shireen's happiness in the palm of her hand as the congregation waits to hear what her objection is. Hermien must find the right time to speak to Annette about what happened on the night Charl Senior passed.

After the wedding at Soebatskloof, more drama ensues. Joey tries to pluck up the courage to tell Nema that she holds a special place in his heart. And the press get wind of Du Toit's injury.

Du Toit's arrival creates chaos, as the police and workers struggle to control the media. Du Toit drops a couple of bombs on Annette and the Marais family makes an unexpected appearance.

Du Toit's father makes decisions about where he'll stay during his recovery. Veronique reminds Annette of the promise she made her unborn child. While CJ finds a way to cash in on the family's bad luck.

Du Toit makes life difficult for Annette. Junior intervenes when Du Toit's overbearing father threatens CJ, while Veronique sees this as a sign that things between them are on the mend.

Its clear that Lynn and Francois live separate lives. Tjoppie admits why his marriage is in trouble. Du Toit receives bad news from the doctor, while Annette drops a bombshell.

Du Toit's world is shaken when Annette tells him that she's pregnant with another man's child. Nenna and Joey are left speechless when the phone scamster shows up at Nenna's doorstep.

Du Toit oversteps the boundary when he threatens Annette. Tjoppie realises that keeping his promise to Veronique won't be easy. Joey struggles to accept Charl Senior's generous gift.

Du Toit doesn't appear to be the only one moving in at Soebatskloof. Debbie-Lee deals with her own love problems by focusing on her mother's. The newlyweds return home.

Lynn takes over the running of the Marais household. Mercy realises that she needs Sandy's approval to find a suitable candidate to date. Edmund and Shireens's return tares open old wounds.

Du Toit struggles to cope with his physical and emotional problems. Is Shireen's dream to start her own practice just that - a dream?

Shireen embarks on a journey to revamp the practice, thanks to Joey's generous donation. Annette feels cornered after the doctor calls a family meeting to discuss Du Toit's progress.

Du Toit's lifeless body is discovered at Soebatskloof. Will his cry for help wake his parents to his plight? Will Dewald and Sandy continue their fake date despite the horror that occurred?

Debbie-Lee doesn't hide her unhappiness anymore. Du Toit's parents struggle to deal with his situation. Dewald and Sandy decide to go on a real date.

Du Toit battles to cope with his new reality. Shireen and Debbie-Lee make peace. The unlikely connection between Sandy and Dewald takes a serious knock.

Annette makes a decision about Du Toit. Dewald explains the nature of his relationship with Kietie to Sandy. While preparations are in full swing for the practice's opening.

Shireen's big day finally arrives. Sandy plans an elaborate outfit while doing her best to ignore Dewald. Is Annette's plan to care for Du Toit best for him after his attempted suicide?

Veronique realises that Octavia has a few secrets in the closet, which prompts her to investigate her past. Annette takes strain while on suicide watch and Kietie pays Sandy an unexpected visit.

Annette starts Du Toit's journey to recovery with him. Veronique puts her diabolical plan into action. Dewald tries again with Sandy, but gets cut off firmly.

Veronique's erratic behaviour becomes worrisome. Du Toit faces his new reality with Annette's support. Sandy is convinced that love is burning bright between Debbie-Lee and Phillip.

Veronique is admitted to the Aandblom Clinic. Du Toit apologizes to Annette. Sandy is shocked to learn that Debbie-Lee and Phillip did not make up as she thought.

Veronique pulls out all the stops when she realises that Dr Pienaar is too busy to consult with her. Debbie-Lee refuses to divulge the name of the mysterious man she's hanging out with.

Veronique’s plans could be thwarted by Octavia, and Tjoppie’s jealousy is caused by love.

Debbie-Lee’s lover gets a lot of attention, and pain makes Annette expect the worst.

Annette’s plans for her and her baby fall apart completely when Shireen discovers that she is pregnant - and questions around paternity will change the future for a few people forever. Octavia shows up at Aandblom Clinic, and delivers an opinion on the institution’s newest patient that the doctor takes very seriously. Veronique’s day doesn’t go according to plan. Phillip meets Debbie-Lee’s lover – and receives a warning.

Edmund’s whole world comes to standstill when he eventually hears everything that has been hidden from him. Tjoppie cannot contain his jealousy anymore, and has a lot to say when he catches Debbie-Lee red-handed. Debbie-Lee unknowingly gives in to a red flag. Veronique’s plans take an unexpected turn when she is bound to her circumstances.

Edmund and Shireen struggle to agree on how to take on the future. Veronique realises that, for the first time in a long while, her future - and her survival! - is in someone else’s hands, and Dr Pienaar is not a man that will allow anyone to mess with him. Tjoppie does his best to concoct a plan that will focus Debbie-Lee’s attention on her biggest passion – and away from what he thinks should be a footnote in her life. Joey needs to decide whether or not he will trust his gut regarding Debbie-Lee’s new love.

Edmund is livid when he discovers that Annette and Du Toit decided to simply disappear without telling anyone about their plans. Edmund’s complicated emotions hurt Shireen when she becomes the target of his inner turmoil. Veronique can, eventually, listen to what she so desperately wanted to find – without having to be worried about her own safety. Tjoppie’s plan for Debbie-Lee doesn’t exactly go according to plan.

Shireen makes a drastic decision after she has had enough of Edmund’s emotional behavior – and her decision stuns Edmund. Jason is not entirely sure whether he will be telling his dad who he'll be taking to the matric farewell. The puzzle pieces are falling into place for Veronique and she decides to show Octavia her trump card – as well as what it will cost Octavia to make the trump card disappear.

Hermien is back in full force on Soebatskloof, and the first thing she does it to put Octavia in her place. Marco thinks he might have a solution to Jason’s dilemma, but CJ’s plans for a date for the matric farewell don't work out the way that he wants them to. Veronique finds out about Debbie-Lee’s cooking course – and her newest love interest. Octavia makes a call to London – and then makes another shocking announcement.

Hermien shares a few words of wisdom with Edmund, while Shireen and Annette have the same type of problems. Phillip offers to make a very insecure Mercy a dress for the matric farewell. Junior receives some very upsetting news, while Veronique is shocked to her core when a ghost from the past appears to her in broad daylight. Shireen makes a decision regarding her marriage.

It is very clear that Hermien and Octavia do not get along, especially when Octavia tries to make Hermien feel guilty about not being there for Annette in the recent past. Edmund tries his best to repair what he has broken, but in the process he needs to fill Nenna in on what has been going on. Veronique's solution for her problem causes more chaos when the lives of CJ and Marco are threatened. The matric farewell is stirring up a lot of emotions for Mercy, and she comes to a decision about what she wants to do next in her life.

Veronique gives Elroy an assignment that will shift their focus to Soebatskloof - to ensure that the cellar is placed under pressure. Octavia’s reaction to Junior’s news is not what one would expect, while Hermien’s motherly instinct kicks into high gear. Shireen isn’t completely sure about what she should do next, and she takes Alison into her confidence. Veronique takes Mercy to task concerning CJ.

There are huge problems on Soebatskloof when Edmund finds out that the power outages could last up to two weeks - but it is not just the power cables that are causing problems for him. Junior has a tough time as the new chapter in his life starts – and it isn’t just because Octavia who can’t stand to be around him. Mercy is not impressed by Jason’s plans for the future, and Phillip causes concern for Mercy regarding her dress when feathers give Phillip inspiration.

Phillip eventually shows Mercy her matric farewell dress, while Edmund does everything in his power to solve the problems that are slowly killing Soebatskloof. Veronique realises that her plans will not just break Edmund. Sandy doesn’t handle Junior’s news very well, while Hermien shows up to support him. Shireen words her fears – and expresses them towards Alison. Jason wants to work on his relationship with Spook.

Edmund realises that Soebatskloof has bigger problems than what he imagined. Junior and Octavia have a huge falling out – and she makes a decision that has a bigger affect on Junior than what he would like to acknowledge. At long last the matric farewell is taking place, and everyone on Soebatskloof is excited for the matriculants and their partners to celebrate this big night. Veronique discovers something about Elroy, and decides to confront him about it – but, unfortunately, they are not alone during their standoff.

The partygoers are blissfully unaware of the dark cloud forming over Soebatskloof - until they hear the sirens. Veronique does what any mother would do: she takes charge of CJ’s future – she needs to find out if any words were spoken that could contradict her plan. Spook arrests the guilty party, while everyone else from Soebatskloof congregates at the hospital to hear the latest developments.

CJ has nightmares, and he struggles to make peace with his actions and his conscience. Jason thinks something is wrong with CJ. Hermien and Octavia are trying to call each other out on who is really there for Junior, while Junior’s attention needs to be refocused during his therapy. There is good and bad news from the hospital, and everyone is holding thumbs for the best outcome. Elroy’s loyalty is clearly not with Veronique, and Veronique has to dig deep to find words of encouragement that will inspire CJ…

A waterpipe bursts and Soebatskloof also now has to deal with a water crisis on top of the ongoing power outage. CJ doesn’t want to be friends with Jason anymore - and then does the unthinkable. Junior is deeply disappointed in Octavia, and makes a decision regarding her place in his life. Veronique introduces Edmund to a potential investor: Anton Havenga.

The news from the hospital touches every inhabitant of Soebatskloof. Hermien finds Junior on the floor and Joey comes to the rescue – and later on Tjoppie hears what is really going on. Edmund eventually meets Anton, and is less stressed when it seems that Anton and Senior knew each other. CJ has a panic attack when Mercy’s phone starts to ring.

The people of Soebatskloof are struggling to make peace with what has happened: Phillip, Jason, and Armand struggle the most. CJ’s guilty feelings unsettle Veronique and Tjoppie. Edmund is stressed when he can’t get hold of Anton. Debbie-Lee has to defend Elroy’s strange behavior. Veronique and Anton’s relationship sours because of his advice on how to deal with Edmund.

It is time to say goodbye during the memorial service, but CJ refuses to go. Junior is starting to rely on Hermien for support - a lot. Hermien speaks to Shireen about Junior, and they both agree on what they think Junior needs. Jason makes his heartfelt words count, while Elroy has prepared a beautiful story on why he will be absent from the memorial service.

The focus drastically centres on Tjoppie in the aftermath of CJ’s words. A visibly livid Tjoppie wants to right all the wrongs, and confronts Veronique. Debbie-Lee is very concerned about Tjoppie when he cries in her arms before he leaves for the police station. Tjoppie wants to speak to Bismarck, and CJ wants to say ‘bon voyage’ to his life on Soebatskloof.

Veronique and CJ are extremely worried that Tjoppie might do something foolish after he finds out the complete truth regarding Mercy - and CJ makes a decision about what he should do next in life.

Tjoppie tries his best to get through to CJ and is shocked to realize that there are a lot of things that have been hidden from him. Anton ensures that he starts entrenching himself into Edmund’s life. Sandy wants to have a serious talk with Elroy - and she has a plan to ensure that Debbie-Lee doesn’t have to make a choice between her relationship and her family. Veronique forms an idea on how to keep Elroy under her spell when she sees something that she shouldn’t.

Phillip and Allison’s first meeting is a bit uncomfortable. Edmund receives a message that doesn’t make sense to him. Junior might not be ready for the road ahead, and Sandy and Joey are very concerned about Debbie-Lee’s relationship. Veronique gives her henchman a deadly task, and Debbie-Lee is not a fan of cheap perfume.

Debbie-Lee wants to keep the previous night’s incident to Captain Spook. CJ’s guilt takes center stage - and leads him to want more than just a tipple. Veronique receives an unexpected guest. Allistair’s idea gets Edmund very excited - and Edmund thinks they have to involve Hermien. Dewald starts to woo Sandy again.

Tjoppie’s plan to help CJ involves letters. Debbie-Lee makes a shocking discovery regarding Elroy after she opens her heart completely to him. Allison officially begins to work as Junior’s caretaker. Dewald turns on the charm to get another date with Sandy. Veronique convinces Edmund to have her take a look at the farm’s books.

Edmund is very impressed with Veronique’s plan - so much so that he promises to talk to Dewald and Rijk about getting her access to the farm’s accounts. Veronique is shocked by Allistair’s new plan, as it involves Hermien. CJ and Tjoppie return to Soebatskloof. Debbie-Lee makes a decision regarding Elroy after she has spoken to Shireen.

Kietie’s antics take Dewald and Sandy to the hospital, and it is very clear that Kittie will do anything to ensure she is the only woman in Dewald’s life. An unknown person asks questions about Mercy - and Jason and Marco are shocked when they find out who it is. Edmund’s trust in Anton is wavering, and he words it to Shireen. Allison asks the family to reach out to Junior.

Marco thinks Grace is asking too many questions. Dewald asks Sandy a big question - and then Sandy meets Fransie for the first time. Edmund discusses his concerns regarding Anton with Dewald, and Dewald promises to do his homework on Anton Havenga. Veronique is not happy about Allison moving closer to Junior, and she observes how Anton is making an impression on Hermien.

Grace meets Phillip - and hears the finer details of Mercy’s accident. Hermien and Anton’s bond grows stronger, despite Rijk trying to warn her against the man. Dewald gets it from Fransie, while Joey also has a lot to say about Sandy’s love life. Allistair asks Elroy for an ‘accident’.

An accident is the least of Dewald’s concerns when Fransie and Kittie decide to form an alliance to curb his happiness. Napoleon distrusts Grace - and then more people find out who she really is. Joey clears the air with Dewald. Anton burrows his way deeper into the Marais family. Octavia is urgently looking for Dr Pienaar.

Hermien and Anton share an intimate moment. Veronique gets her henchman to help her outsmart Allistair - and she starts by hiding her injuries. Allison brings out the best in Junior, while Grace stands in for the cleaners at the Marais-house - and it is very clear that she and CJ don’t see eye to eye. Sandy does her best to get to know Fransie a bit better.

The Marais household is a hotbed of schemes and deception. Rijk is resolute in his mission to expose Anton’s true nature - but then gets confronted. Veronique’s plan to discredit Anton backfires spectacularly. CJ continues to ignore Grace. There is tension between Allison and Junior. Dewald attempts to justify his daughter and ex-wife’s erratic behavior to Sandy, but to no avail. Octavia asks Dr Pienaar for a session with her and Junior together.

Kietie and Fransie’s dinner plans with Sandy and Dewald is another disaster - and this time Sandy is blamed for an injury. Veronique and her family are hugely upset when Marco lands up in the hospital. Grace hears Mercy’s voice for the first time, and CJ is shocked when Grace reveals her true identity to him. Hermien and Allison are taken aback when Junior is summoned to Dr Pienaar’s practice.

Junior doesn’t understand how Hermien could not have known about Octavia’s phobia. Veronique tries to make peace with Allistair and tells him that she is done playing her games. Sandy decides to put Fransie in her place, and Dewald supports her - but Kittie has had enough of this whole business. CJ sees Grace in a completely different light after he reads what she wrote in her notebook. Junior receives news regarding his battle with cancer.

Veronique tries to find Patricia, in the hopes that she will be able to help her deal with Allistair. Hermien is looking forward to the auction, and Junior is looking to the past for answers: he wants to find out what happened in the tie that Octavia left the farm. CJ tells Grace almost everything regarding Mercy’s last few hours, while Joey warns Grace about CJ. Dewald is not going to dance to Kittie’s drum, but then Sandy has an idea that sounds really good to him.

Emotions run high when Bismarck hears what his future looks like. Edmund informs Dewald and Rijk of another suspicious transaction that makes him wonder what is going on. CJ teaches Grace to ride a bike, but Grace doesn’t trust CJ’s words or deeds. Veronique is starting to lose hope since she can’t find Patricia. Dewald asks Sandy to take their relationship to another level.

An unexpected kiss could complicate a relationship between two individuals. Hermien is very impressed with how things are going at the auction - and then an old friend surprises her. Marco struggles to make peace with the attack – but then there is more than one crisis that needs his attention. Anton’s day changes drastically when a ghost from Allistair’s past rocks up uninvited.

Allistair’s past finally catches up with him at the auction, and he struggles to not break character in front of Patricia. Dewald and Sandy get a nasty surprise: Dewald’s bags have been packed for him. Marco struggles to hide the truth from Grace. Veronique is shocked in Junior: he lets her know that he no longer has any need for her.

Marco warns CJ that Grace is looking for an answer, while he is still dealing with his own emotions. Hermien comes to hear of Anton’s financial problems and offers to help. Veronique is very concerned about Patricia when she agrees to go away with Allistair. Dewald and Joey bump heads at a dinner at the Syster house. Anette and Du Toit are back on Soebatskloof, and they share their plans for the future with Edmund and Shireen.

Hermien wants to have a discussion with Annette, but Annette is not ready for it. Hermien is also highly suspicious of Anton and asks Rijk to do some digging - and Rijk’s feedback is anything but positive. Edmund and Shireen deal with the aftermath of Annette’s offer, while Junior just can’t let go of the past. Marco’s life comes to a standstill when he learns more shocking secrets. Sandy doesn’t hold back when she confronts Joey regarding the previous night’s fight. Spook makes his unwelcome appearance - and he is looking to Edmund for answers.

The whole of Soebatskloof is up in arms after what happened to Edmund: Edmund does not want to answer any questions, and Spook has no other choice but to lock Edmund up in jail. Veronique and Allistair’s huge falling out leads to the truth. Marco no longer trusts his dad, and Sandy’s dinner is ruined by a possible allergy.

Marco no longer wants to live on Soebatskloof, while Grace eventully gets the chance say goodbye to Mercy. Nenna is shocked to find out who Veronique really is - and uses the information to her own advantage. Sandy is shocked by Dewald’s decision, while Dewald has no idea how to prove Edmund’s innocence.

Nenna pays Edmund's bail and he is sent home from prison. CJ finds out about Marco's plans for the future and sabotages it, and Veronique pleads with Nenna to not expose her dark secret.

Veronique's past is revealed. Spook urgently needs to see Edmund. Marco finds out that CJ tried to sabotage his future plans. Allison realises she needs to get away from Junior.

Junior loses his will to fight when Allison decides she needs a break. Tjoppie is deeply concerned about Marco's decision to go to London.

Soebatskloof is in financial trouble yet again after the 'Anton'-debacle. Junior insists on Allison's return. Grace is developing feelings for CJ.

Junior's state has everyone in the Marais-household on edge. Grace is torn about her crush, Du Toit gets life-changing news, and a newcomer starts sniffing around Soebatskloof.

Annette is struggling to hide her inner turmoil. Has Hermien found the solution to save Soebatskloof? Veronique makes a shocking revelation to motivate Junior to keep fighting for his life.

Veronique drops a truth bomb on Junior in an attempt to encourage him to fight for his life. Clayton makes advances towards Shireen, and Annette and Du Toit are left in a state of panic when the unthinkable happens.

Shireen is worried that Annette might change her mind. Tjoppie reaches out to Junior. Debbie-Lee sees Elroy. Nkuli doesn't look forward to working with Veronique.

Veronique is laying down laws, desperately trying to take control. Shireen's suspicion that Annette is not ready to give up her baby is confirmed, and she fails to tell Edmund that she knows Clayton.

Allison shares a long-kept secret, Junior receives the results from his treatment and Grace makes a decision about CJ. Tempers flare when Edmund discovers what Clayton has been up to.

Junior shares his medical results with his family. CJ's matric camp kicks off. Dewald tells Edmund about Annette's questions, while Shireen asks Clayton to back off.

Allison and Junior's relationship is developing, much to the dismay of Veronique who thinks Allison is nothing but a gold digger. Annette goes missing sending Du Toit and Edmund on a wild goose chase. And bullying flares up at CJ's camp.

The wine launch is a roaring success, and Clayton plays his trump card to turn Shireen against Edmund. All the men in Veronique's life are at a crossroads. Allison decides to confront her past.

Nenna is petrified of losing Edmund. Marco tells a disappointed Jason that he might be going to London. The arrival of an unexpected guest at Hermien's birthday celebration, causes shock waves.

Hermien introduces the mysterious Jan to her family. Allison realises Nenna hasn't told Edmund the truth and takes matters in her own hands. Grace's parents are fetching her at Soebatskloof.

Tjoppie is proud of his sons, but struggles to make a connection with his long lost uncle. And Allison's attempt to reconnect with her son, turns out badly.

Nenna is hospitalized following a confrontation with Allison, Edmund is concerned, Allison shares her story to the Systers, and Hermien grapples with Jan's presence on the farm.

Jason is hiding a big hurt. Why is Hermien so dead set against making peace with her brother? And Edmund is heartbroken to see Nenna so broken.

Edmund wants nothing to do with Allison, but she insists he hears her side of the story. Spook's marriage is in trouble, but he is oblivious.

Shireen is shocked when Du Toit and Annette burst into her rooms with an emergency. Edmund pleads with Nenna to speak and tell him the truth. Annette insists on having Edmund by her side.

Edmund and Shireen are thrust into their new life, while Tjoppie tries to process his uncle's reappearance. Octavia's world is shaken when Junior confides in her, and Edmund finds a way to honour the late Charl Snr.

Edmund and Shireen are struggling to cope with their new responsibilities. Allison has almost given up hope that Edmund would ever accept her. Veronique suspects that Junior told Octavia about CJ. And Jason is struggling with his guilt.

Gys tells Tjoppie all he wants to know about his father, Marius, and also about how Hermien en Charl's relationship started. Dewald calls Annette, Shireen, Edmund and Du Toit together to sign the adoption papers, and Spook accuses Jason of trying to ruin his marriage to Ella.

Parenthood is overwhelming Edmund and Shireen, and the rest of Soebatskloof wonders why they are so scarce. Annette is not coping and Du Toit has a possible job in Johannesburg. Gys is relentless, and Hermien has to decide what next.

Edmund and Shireen introduce baby Charlie to the family. Hermien makes a call about Gys. Napoleon bumps into Spook in the liquor store, Spook lies and says it's Jason's birthday.

Tension is mounting in Spook's home. Hermien and Gys are working on their relationship. And Octavia's obsession about her grandchild causes concern.

A family celebration upsets Annette, while Tjoppie turns over a new leaf with his uncle. Octavia keeps fishing about her grandchild. When Spook spirals out of control, Ella and Jason face a tough decision.

Spook does not know where Ella is, and drowns his sorrows. Edmund has Nenna admitted to an institution. Annette and Du Toit announce that they are moving to Johannesburg. Allison reveals the identity of her child to Junior.

Octavia refuses to attend the family dinner if Gys is going to be there. Edmund has something to discuss with Allison. Annette begs Shireen to see baby Charlie one last time. Marco catches Jason with a weapon.

Du Toit is concerned about Annette's sudden change of mood. Octavia has plans to cause an upheaval at the family dinner. CJ and Marco are worried about Jason's safety.

Annette bids Soebatskloof a sad farewell. Spook's aggression escalates after Marco confronts him. Baby Charlie unites the families on Soebatskloof.

Shock and disgust as the people of Soebatskloof find out about Spook's reign of terror. His drunken binge ends in chaos.

Jason and Ella must adapt to life after Spook. Veronique starts scheming when an exciting opportunity comes her way. Sandy's good-hearted attempt to intervene worsens the situation between Shireen and Edmund, plunging Allison into turmoil.

The growing pains of a new family unit threaten to drive a wedge between Edmund and Shireen. Veronique's plans to upgrade the basement get financial support from an unexpected source, and Marco abandons his future plans to support Jason.

Octavia is determined to uncover the identity of her grandchild. Shireen rushes baby Charlie to the hospital. Napoleon gets a surprise. Veronique reaches out to Jason.

Veronique tells Octavia to stay away from CJ. Edmund and Shireen is touched when friends and family arrive at the hospital to support them. Jason's friends throw a surprise party for him.

Edmund and Shireen are back from the hospital with Charlie. Veronique asks Junior to get his mother off CJ's back. Both Jason and Marco have to work through their trauma.

Jason is upset when the public turns against him to support Spook. Veronique steals and burns the DNA results. Soebatskloof is struggling to find Christmas cheer.

It's Christmas on Soebatskloof. Time to banish the sad, cling to hope and to believe in miracles.

Shireen's announcement takes Edmund by surprise. Gys, Tjoppie and Hermien reminisce about their family history. Junior considers Allison's role in his life, and Jason's plans upset Marco. A true Christmas miracle arrives a day late.

Edmund and Shireen celebrate their first month as a family, and for the first time in a long while, there is peace on Soebatskloof. Marco and Jason make a strange decision, and Octavia's investment in Veronique's renovation of the cellar is in jeopardy.

Marco and Jason go on their first date and love is in the air. Tjoppie gets an unsettling call from Bismarck, and Junior asks Veronique to forget about what she thinks they had and to move on with her life.

Debbie-Lee is dumbfounded by Gys's culinary skills. Junior has a huge surprise up his sleeve. The spirit of the new year leads to impulsive behavior amongst the party attendees.