Tenda trouble
Nobody threatens Tenda’s idea of a fairytale life and gets away with it – not even family.
Tendamudzimu (Nat Ramabulana) has money, power, the mansion and the tailored suit. But there is one thing that he’s always struggled to scheme together: the perfect woman by his side and kids to round off the family. But after fighting tooth and nail to steal Mpho (Azwimbavhi Rambuda) from Chief Azwindini (Gabriel Temudzani), Tenda has everything he’s always wanted. And there’s a baby on the way too. But there’s a problem brewing and it’s closer than Tenda realises: his out of control nephew Hulisani (Burnett Gededger) is gambling again.
“Their relationship is complicated, as Tenda has felt responsible for his twin brother Tshamano’s son Huli,” explains Nat. “Tshamano (played by Nat) went to prison for a crime Tenda committed and Tshamano murdered Azwindini’s son before dying in 2019.” Hulisani has been able to guilt-trip Tenda into giving him whatever he wants. “There are dark emotions because Hulisani blames his uncle for the death of his father and all that has happened,” says Burnett.
THE DEBT IS DONE
This feeling of guilt and responsibility has put Tenda in a tight spot one too many times as he’s rescued his troublemaker nephew. “From money to get married, to paying his gambling debts, ‘rich uncle Tenda’ always provides for Hulisani,” says Burnett. But even Tenda has his limits, and saying no to Hulisani, who has started gambling – and losing again – kickstarts an explosive situation for the men. “Hulisani has never had to deal with a Tenda that says no and he returns a few days later armed and desperate,” explains Burnett. If Tenda doesn’t pay up, Huli threatens to shoot Mpho. “Hulisani thought he would just push his uncle to do what he wants and guilt-trip him like he has always done,” says Burnett. But Hulisani doesn’t get the reaction that he’d expected and Tenda flies into a rage at the sight of a traumatised Mpho with a gun pointed at her belly with Tenda’s child inside.
HE WENT TOO FAR
Hulisani threatening Mpho is what pushes Tenda over the edge, explains Nat. “Tenda is protecting what he has worked so hard for. He has struggled with women, they always betrayed him and the idea of Mpho being threatened flips a switch.” While Tenda is beating his nephew, raging emotions take over and he is immediately remorseful when he realises what he has done. Whether he’ll be able to hide the evidence is one thing, but the emotional strain could make even tough Tenda crack…
PREVIOUSLY
Tenda tried to take advantage of James during his illness, and Mulalo and Teboho tried to deal with KK having witnessed them burying a body.
5 – 7 MAY
Hangwani falls hook, line and sinker for lies from her own family, and Susan and Azwindini get good news for a change. Gugu’s employees are excited by her incentive programme, and Hulisani pushes his loves ones’ limits. Azwindini can’t believe his luck, news of Marang’s pregnancy makes its way through town, and Kgosi declares war against Bubbles in the contest.
10 – 14 MAY
Marang isn’t willing to give up on James despite his memory coming back, and Masindi makes sure that she stands up for her son when he isn’t able to. Susan suspects that her teenage son Muvhango is hiding something, and Bubbles has a grip on the contest. Hulisani asks Rendani for help, and Imani is disappointed by her family’s opinion on her impending marriage. Muvhango has a secret that must never be exposed, Gugu doesn’t trust the nanny she’s hired, and Tenda has big plans for his business deal with James. Bubbles’s plans are ruined, and it seems that Susan’s snooping is going to pay off. Elsewhere, James receives an interesting business deal.
17 – 18 MAY
Tenda doesn’t want anything to do with Hulisani thanks to his betrayal, and Kgosi is named the winner of the cooking competition.
CAST: Ausi Ntsoaki Meme Ditshego •Ausi Seipati Cleopatra Mahoa
•Azwindini Mukwevho Gabriel Temudzani •Bubbles Bontle Rampa
•Cecelia Masechaba Mtolo •Dee Phandelani Mulaudzi •Gizara Mukwevho David Sebe •Gugu Bukamina Cebekhulu •Hangwani Mukwevho Constance Sibiya •Hulisani Burnett Gededger •Imani Zonke Mchunu •Itumeleng Naledi Mfoloe •James Motsamai Dingaan Mokebe
•Kgosi Tebatso Mashishi •Khensani Nyeleti Ndubane •Kutlwano
Lehasa Moloi •KK Mulaudzi Macdonald Tshifhiwa Ndou •Lesedi Larona Maponyane •Luruli Zwikhodo Mashimy •MaMbatha Duduzile Ngcobo
•Matshidiso Buhle Samuels •Marang Sharon Seno •Mbali Khanya Mkangisa •Meiki Nthabi Tau •Mpfareni Mpho Luula •Mpho Ravele Azwi Rambuda •Mulalo Sydney Ramakuela •Mulimisi Humbulani Tsharani •Muvhango Rinae Owen Mmbobo •Muzi Fezile Makhanya
•Pfuluwani Azwidohwi Malaka •Phusuphusu Jacky Nethomboni
•Qhawe Bonga Dlamini •Rendani Innocentia Manchidi •Sechaba Siya Sepotokele •Seretse Maxwell Dichi •Shaz Candy Magidimisa •Susan Mukwevho Maumela Mahuwa •Teboho Liteboho Molise •Tenda (Tendamudzimu/Tshamano) Nat Ramabulana •Themba Reginald Makhoba •Vhangani Kingsley Rama-bulana •Vho-Makhadzi Eunice Mabeta •Vho-Masindi Regina Nesengani •Vho-Mukondeleli Elsie Rasalanavho •Vhutshilo Wavhudi Lidzhegu •Vuyo Austin Shandu
•Warona Gaosi Raditholo