Crowning glory
The opportunity of a lifetime comes Koloi’s way and he’s eager to grab it – but life has other plans.
The annual Miss Capricorn pageant is around the corner, and to keep things interesting, the organisers are hosting a career-making design competition. Tasked with designing the crown, creatives from all over Turfloop are clamouring to enter – and among them is jewellery design student Koloi (Joseph Senatle). According to Joseph, “This could change Koloi’s life.”
HAIL QUEEN KELE
But for Koloi, this isn’t just any crown. He wants to use this opportunity to honour Turf’s most famous Miss Capricorn: Kelebogile Kgomo (Mmathema Kgomo). Murdered in October 2019 by her obsessive follower Tumishang (Mothusi Magano), she was the reigning queen at the time of her death. “Koloi has an idea to design the crown as a tribute. This crown is meant to celebrate Kele and the life she barely had a chance to live. He even names it the Kele Crown,” reveals Joseph.
Unfortunately, the road to fame isn’t easy, and for Koloi, every obstacle imaginable will be thrown his way. Joseph says that most of the challenges are Koloi’s own doing, but there are a few curveballs that not even the most skilled designer could prepare for. “He gets delayed submitting his application and when he finally makes it, his submission is late,” explains the actor. But that’s not where the drama ends. “His design gets deleted the morning before his presentation in front of the judges!”
UPS AND DOWNS
With the universe seemingly against him, Koloi sinks into a depression and doubts whether he has what it takes for this cut-throat industry. “Him thinking that he’s already lost the competition affects him and he’s under the impression that people like him could never win things like this,” adds Joseph. “As a poor black child from the township, it’s already more difficult to achieve his dreams compared to his more affluent counterparts. And trying to win anything is an everyday struggle. He really had high hopes to win and prove that as long as you desire it and work hard, you can achieve it. But now that light is looking dim.”
Thankfully, Koloi isn’t alone and, realising that his friend is giving up on his dreams, Clement (Vusi Leremi) gives Koloi a much-needed boost. While Clement’s words of encouragement seem to do the trick, Joseph hints that there’s something bigger coming Koloi’s way that could change his life forever! The actor won’t go into too much detail, but hints that an unexpected phone call will leave Koloi beaming and ready to grasp his dreams.
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A livid Meikie barges into the Seakamela home demanding to see her husband and forces him to pick a side, and Principal wins another battle against Alfred and she loves seeing him squirm. A stunning piece of evidence comes to light that sends Meikie spinning and everyone else speechless, Principal realises that she has to do something about the worsening Alfred matter, and the Maputlas are shocked to see a criminal on their doorstep, leading to a tense hostage situation in their home.
Out of desperation, Meikie meets with a sangoma and is told she’s been cursed by someone, and to put Alfred in his place, Principal tries to bury him in menial work.
Celia is planning a surprise party, while
Alfred is making a few plans of his own to get more teachers on his side as he ups his game against Principal. The Seakamelas rescue the Maputlas just in time, Alfred takes his battle against Principal to the next level but Celia isn’t impressed, and Tbose is growing increasingly concerned about his mother.
CAST: Advocate Bopape Patrick Sanku Bokaba •Advocate Moss Charlie Bouguenon •Alfios Tebogo Modisane •Alfred Magongwa Putla Sehlapelo •Bontle Kea Leburu •Bra Sikes Fortune Thobejane •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 Petersen Mortimer Williams
•Emkay Biyela Mlungisi Mathe •Eunice Oratile Maitisa •Evelyn Vele Manenje •Francois James Pilkington •Glenda Nozipho Langa •John Maputla Africa Tsoai •Kat (Katlego) Petersen Patrick Seleka •Kenny Tshegofatso Phatlha •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 Motlhat-swi •Marothi Macks Papo •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 •Nandi Fundi Zwane •Noah Austin Mothapo •Nomalanga Gcebile Dlamini
•Nothile Mbalenhle Mavimbela •Nora Busisiwe Nyundu •Oritonda Prince Magoai •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 •Tlotliso Christmas Mokone •Wallet Molefi Monaisa