Mistaken Meikie
She just can’t catch a break when Turfloop’s community is adamant that Meikie is involved in a shooting.
Meikie (Harriet Manamela) was recently released from prison, much to the community’s dismay. And instead of being welcomed back with open arms, the community of Turfloop aren’t ready to forgive her after she attempted to murder her best friend MaNtuli (Dieketseng Mnisi) and her husband John’s (Africa Tsoai)’s love child Kwaito (Clement Maosa) last year. After all, Meikie was meant to serve 15 years behind bars, but with her lawyer’s appeal, she’s served just three months. And now with a shooting taking place in Turfloop just a month after her release, the people she once called her friends think that she’s involved and could be ready to killer again.
HELPING HAND
Meikie is desperate to clear her name and she’ll do everything it takes to make sure that the police don’t take her down for something she swears she had no hand in. “Her time in prison has given Meikie the luxury to piece a puzzle together for the police that’s crucial in their shooting investigation that the community thinks she committed,” says Harriet. “Meikie seems to have some inside information. She remembers bits and pieces from things she has seen or heard in prison,” says the actress. But the community is ready to go into mobjustice mode, until Captain Malebana (Arthur Molepo) come to Meikie’s aid. “Malebana pleads to the community, telling them that Meikie is innocent and she’s working with the police to solve the crime,” says Harriet.
WOES THAT WORSEN
Meikie’s release from prison was meant to help stop John’s planned divorce of “this criminal woman”, but it’s done the opposite, explains Harriet. “Meikie had hoped John would want to save their marriage, but he’s adamant that he wants her out of his life as soon as possible.” Despite that – and John’s infamous wandering eye – Meikie is still clinging to hope for their union. Harriet says that “divorce isn’t an easy thing to accept and then deal with”.
Despite her faults, Meikie wants to keep their family together. “Meikie is very protective. They’ve been married for such a long time, with a beautiful family. Wouldn’t it make sense to try and protect their matrimony if they can?” asks Harriet. But there’s more drama to come and the community won’t let Meikie rest comfortably in her bed as a free woman just yet.
PREVIOUSLY
Eunice ignored warnings about her cash issues, Meikie’s prison sentence appeal angered people, and Kat was in trouble with the law..
IN THIS ISSUE
Eunice’s work woes continue to increase, and Meikie is re-arrested for a crime she maintains she’s innocent of. Trouble is be brewing at Turf High and it’s got Principal Thobakgale worried, Mr Kgomo suspends Eunice at work following more out-of-control bad behaviour, and Detective Babeile is furious when his suspect seems to have a watertight alibi.
One of the teachers is being taunted by their Grade 8 learners, Meikie is free again and no one is happy about it, and Eunice’s idea of “having fun” could cost her her much-needed job. Principal Thobakgale is adamant about finding the brick-note bandit, Meikie helps the police with the shooting investigation, and Eunice’s wild spending goes viral. Chef Francois pleads with Lehasa for more time to raise capital, Pax has his crew worried when he reveals that a “blacklist” is on Principal’s desk, and Eunice goes on a bender and doesn’t show up for work. Lehasa goes snooping into Eunice’s problems, and the Grade 8s push Principal’s buttons.