BLOOD TRUTH
DNA test exposes Pretty’s real dad!
Describing the last three months as rough for the Seakamelas is a gross understatement. We saw Kwaito (Clement Maosa) come to terms with his paternal roots, while his sister Pretty (Lerato Marabe) started grappling with her own daddy issues. All this while their mom MaNtuli (Dieketseng Mnisi) desperately tried to keep her family together. “It has been a rollercoaster,” says Clement. “Kwaito went on a mission to find his father, only to learn that he had passed away the year before.” Left with more questions, Kwaito was on the verge of taking a DNA test to make sense of his life. But, as Clement says, “Deep inside he knew that he is indeed a Seakamela” and he opted out of the DNA test.
BOOK OF LIFE
Kwaito now sets his sights on the future and vows to finish writing the book his dad started. “Those manuscripts that he found in March in an old suitcase are the only thing Kwaito has of his father. Kwaito can once again pursue his passion as a writer and, at the same time, tell the world about who his father was,” says Clement.
But his father’s name isn’t the only thing motivating Kwaito. There’s also good money, should the book get published. And more money brings Kwaito that much closer to finally giving his mom what she’s always desired – her dream home. Overall, Kwaito’s life is on track. Sadly, Pretty isn’t as lucky…
While Kwaito connects with his dad’s heritage, Pretty can’t shake the feeling that she isn’t a true Seakamela. “She felt no sense of acceptance or love from Mr Seakamela,” reveals Lerato. Despite a childhood DNA test allegedly confirming her parentage, Lerato says “something in her spirit just didn’t feel right”. It’s this nagging feeling that pushes Pretty to question everything. “Every child wants to be sure about their father’s lineage. It helps one realise why they are the way they are.”
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Unable to turn to MaNtuli, Pretty has her own DNA test done. Lerato says it is more “the looming question of why those tests had to be done years ago. Families don’t just go around doing DNA tests unless there is a reason.” But before Pretty can have the covert DNA test, a rumour shakes her to her core. “Her beau Kat (Patrick Seleka) lets the cat out of the bag: Mr Nkadimeng, who died years ago offscreen, was her biological father!” Lerato exclaims. Understandably, this revelation (whether true or not) understandably will send shockwaves over an already shaky family and, as Clement warns, “They’ll never be the same.”
PREVIOUSLY
The Seakamela family were upset by the results of a DNA test, and Charles made it clear that he didn’t approve of Wallet’s new romance.
19 – 21 MAY
The Seakamela household receive unbelievable news, and Charles wants Wallet to end his relationship. Granny shares useful advice with Kat, and Kwaito is struggling to stay calm. A pair of lovers are having a tough time, and Candice and Kat are on the verge war. Wallet’s heart is broken, and Mr Meneer wants Charity.
24 – 28 MAY
Melita feels sorry for a devastated Wallet, and Lehasa is tired of a truant employee. Fanie has the chance to prove himself, and Wallet tries to help a struggling writer. Lehasa can’t get enough of a beautiful woman but she’s not interested in him, and MaNtuli is forced to accept her new reality. Charles battles to keep the truth from his friend Wallet, Lehasa has his eye on a young law student now, and Leshole’s career gains momentum at last.
31 MAY – 1 JUNE
Wallet is speechless after a meeting with a strange man, and Riaan spots a very drunk Leshole at Capsy’s.
CAST: Advocate Bopape Patrick Sanku Bokaba •Advocate Moss
Charlie Bouguenon •Alfios Tebogo Modisane •Alfred Magongwa Putla Sehlapelo •Bontle Kea Leburu •Candice Liza van Deventer •Captain Babeile Matthews Manamela •Captain Malebana Arthur Molepo •Celia Magongwa Shoki Mmola •Charity Ramabu Makgofe Moagi •Charles Kunutu Masilo Magoro •Chef Kgosi Katlego Samuel Letsholonyana
•Cindy Phophi Mudau •Clement Vusi Leremi •Dennis Clevy Sekgala
•Detective Peter-sen Mortimer Williams •Emkay Biyela Mlungisi
Mathe •Eunice Oratile Maitisa •Evelyn Vele Manenje •Fanie Gift Mokhampanyane •Francois James Pilkington •Glenda Nozipho Langa
•John Maputla Africa Tsoai •Kat (Katlego) Petersen Patrick Seleka
•Kobus Anton Dekker •Koloi Joseph Tshepo Senatle •Kwaito Seakamela Clement Maosa •Leeto Maputla Eric Macheru •Lehasa Maphosa Cedric Fourie •Lelo Mthiyane Amanda du Pont •Leshole Thabo Mkhabela
•Lizzy (Elizabeth Thobakgale) Amanda Manku •MaNtuli Dieketseng Mnisi •Mapitsi Magongwa Mogau Motlhatswi •Marothi Macks Papo
•Maureen Kholo Lekganyane •Meikie Maputla Harriet Manamela
•Melita Hellen Motsuki •Meneer Manaka Skhumbuzo Mbatha •Mfundo Luyolo Zitha •Mokgadi Maputla Pebetsi Matlaila •Mr Kgomo Lebohang Elephant •Mrs Phehla Refilwe Mokgotlhoa •Nimrod Kunutu Buhle Maseko •Noah Austin Mothapo •Nomalanga Gcebile Dlamini •Nora Busisiwe Nyundu •Phomolo Sam Shale •Pitsi Lethabo Thangoane •Pretty Seakamela Lerato Marabe •Principal Thobakgale Elizabeth Serunye
•Ramashala Aubrey Mmakola •Ramolao Surprise Mathebula •Riaan Philip Moolman •Ruth Majwala Molokomme •Shadi Nkosazana Hannah Mbatha •Sifiso Bongani Madondo •Sis’Ouma Nokuzola Mlengana
•Sphola Thabang Lefoa •Sthoko Innocent Sadiki •Tbose Cornet Mamabolo •Wallet Molefi Monaisa