Opening up THE D WORD
Aggie is left floored by Vince’s request to consider an open marriage – is this the end for the Meintjies couple?
When Vince (Jacques Blignaut) left for Canada in March this year to pursue a career as a cooking show host, it was an emotional goodbye. Few people were more tearyeyed than his beloved wife Aggie (Mimi Mahlasela). At first, things seemed to be going alright. But in recent months, cracks in their marriage appeared – and Vince is clearly ready to move on.
WHAT THE?
“It’s been a challenging few months,” explains Mimi of the long-distance relationship. “It’s definitely brought about some uncertainty.” And while Aggie’s been fighting tooth and nail to keep their barely three-year-old union intact, it became clear that Vince was no longer as committed by suggesting an open marriage. “His reasoning is that he needs affection and physical attention. But this just leaves Aggie hurt and utterly heartbroken.”
Unsure of her thoughts, Aggie turns to Connie (Quinne Brown), Vanessa (Ingrid Paulus) and Bonita (Hildegardt Whites). Naturally, they’re horrified that Vince had the gall to ask this, but like Aggie, they’re also unsure how to handle this situation. “They’re at a loss for words.” says Mimi.
Despite Vince’s absurd request, we’ll see a visibly distraught Aggie struggle to let go of her man. Still hopelessly in love, Aggie isn’t keen on calling it quits. There even comes a point where Aggie, for a short time, considers giving Vince what he wants. “Only in the hopes of saving her marriage and because she loves Vince,” adds Mimi. When asked about Vince’s love, Mimi is adamant he still has feelings for her. “I think he’s just confused,” the actress explains.
If Vince is confused, then Aggie is completely flummoxed. Which is why she eventually decides to pay Hillside lawyer André (Marcus
Muller) a quick visit.
What exactly the two discuss remains a mystery, but we’ve been assured that Aggie isn’t going to be jumping onto the divorce wagon just yet.
GOODBYE FOR GOOD?
We asked if this is the last we’ll hear of Vince and were told that while we won’t see him again in this season, nothing has been finalised for the upcoming 23rd season. Could Aggie get her man back in 2022? Only time will tell. But for now, Jacques is playing Martin van Wyk in soapie The Estate on SABC3 (see more on p36).
PREVIOUSLY
Ivy’s note to Romeo caused a stir, a strange patient with an unusual injury showed up at the clinic, and Tjattas was given awful news. Meanwhile, Aggie and Vince’s marriage was becoming more unstable as time went by.
IN THIS ISSUE
Gabby and Khethiwe can’t help but sneak a peek at the two hot bodies while Rickus and Shawn work out in preparation for the bodybuilding competition. Alexa finds out more about her heart operation and she’s shaken by the news, and Vanessa tells Denzil that she appreciates his support. Amorey has to step in when Ivy and Mariaan are on the verge of having an ugly catfight, and Khethiwe sees Ivy and Shady sharing a special moment and dreams of one day having the same relationship with Ivy. Tjattas meanwhile is in a very difficult position and doesn’t know who to turn to.
Rickus is determined to take part in the bodybuilding contest and explains to Lana why it’s so important to him. DeWet does the right thing for once which surprises everyone, while Vanessa isn’t impressed when Aggie refuses to accept her apology. Marvin and Ivy have a fight of their own about finances, and Chris tries to put DeWet in his place. Shady gives Gabby a much-needed shoulder to cry on, Fikani is determined to figure out what’s really going on with Tjattas, and Aggie isn’t letting slip what’s really going on between her and Vince. Later, Amorey struggles to remain positive, and Rickus becomes overly nostalgic.
CAST: Aggie Ngwenya Mimi Mahlasela •Alexa Welman Carina Nel
•Amorey Welman Kristen Raath •André Vosloo Marcus Muller •Bonita Meintjies Hildegardt Whites •Byron/Trigger Ruben Engel •Chris Welman David Rees •Connie van der Lecq Quinne Brown Huffman •Denzil Jaques de Silva •DeWet Basson Dirk Stoltz •Eddie Peterson El-Kody Langeveldt
•Erika Basson Corine du Toit •Esti Reandi Grey •Fikani Chauke Nicholas Nkuna •Gabby Blyde Smith •Hettie Karin van der Laag •Ivy Peterson Nazli George •Justin Dann-Jaques Mouton •Karmen Gabriella Linton •Kopano Thabo Mhlanga •Kotie Marian Hooman •Khethiwe Sesethu Ntombela
•Lana Basson Mila Guy •Lesedi Moloi KB Motsilanyane •Llewellyn
Liaan Ferreira •Ludo (Ludwig) Venter Rubin Wissing •Mariaan Welman Deirdre Wolhuter •Marko Greyling Francois Lensley •Marvin Peterson Duncan Johnson •Mieke Basson Reze-Tiana Wessels •Mienkie Marijke Bezuidenhout •Nikki Basson Danielle Retief •Nozi Dimpho More •Ouma Motta Khadija Heeger •Rickus Welman André Lötter •Romeo Peterson Clint Aplon •Shady (Crushanda) Vermeulen Beáta Bena Green •Shawn Basson Deànré Reiners •Thomas Fouché Vian Singleton •Tjattas Rikus Strauss •Vanessa Ingrid Paulus •Vee Peterson Zoey Volkwyn •Vince Meintjies Jacques Blignaut