Going against the land’s law
A new business venture proves to be a threat to legal-eagle lawyer Leeto’s life.
Aseed is planted in Leeto’s (Eric Macheru) mind about taking over a new joint and it’s just what he’s been looking for! “Leeto has low-key been on a search for something more in his life. He might be a successful lawyer, but he’s always wanted something more. Something that compliments another more fun side to his personality. So when Leeto finds out about an opportunity to invest in a club, it’s a no-brainer and he jumps at the opportunity. Finally, something that he can be super passionate about apart from his career,” explains Eric.
But while Leeto is excited, his family – the very conservative Maputlas – are shocked by his new venture. They never thought that their successful son, with the good morals they tried to instil in him, would ever be interested in being involved in this sort of business. “In their eyes, they see the establishment as an unruly place that attracts wrongdoing and evil, and being Christian, they would never endorse it,” Eric adds.
Leeto’s new business venture is met with an unsavoury response not only from his parents but the community as well. “What does a club entail? Entertainment, music and a certain lifestyle. But it also entails noise and booze and can sometimes be a hub for drugs. The community doesn’t want their kids exposed to a club and the possibilities of what it could bring,” Eric explains the reason for Turfloop’s resistance to what Leeto sees as a golden opportunity – and they’re ready to fight him for it.
AGAINST ALL ODDS
Despite Leeto’s family and community’s disapproval, he continues to pursue his passion for co-owning a club. But just when his excitement is at an all-time high and the deal is as good as sealed, Leeto receives chilling news about his offscreen business partner Sewisha. “Something tragic happens to Sewisha that plants fear in Leeto,” says Eric, careful not to spoil anything about what takes place.
Leeto is so afraid by the change in situation that he decides to take advice from his friend Lord Of The Flies (Archie Nhlapo) and he organises protection. “After what happened to his business partner, Leeto and Lord think that it’s a good idea to always stay shielded from attackers. Even if it means they have to get weapons themselves,” says Eric.
But even that doesn’t seem enough to protect Leeto from the person trying to harm him, because
Sergeant Babeile (Mathews
Manamela) arrives at the Maputla house with disturbing news about Leeto. “He tells them after an investigation it’s clear Leeto needs police protection. This worries his parents even more, especially given the fact that they were against the club idea – which seems to be the root of the evil – from the very beginning,” adds Eric.
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN… INTO THE FIRE!
Feeling more safe, Leeto can hardly believe it when he meets his worst nightmare right at his doorstep: “Loanshark Dragon (relative newcomer Julius Kgole) rocks up, and if you know who Dragon is, you’ll know that it’s never a good thing if he knocks on your door. People in the community fear him because he isn’t afraid to hurt and he isn’t afraid to kill,” Eric adds.
As if Dragon’s presence isn’t trouble enough, Leeto’s pal Lord Of The Flies runs his mouth off at the wrong time and gets himself and Leeto into even more trouble. Lord haphazardly says something implicating him and Leeto, but at the time he isn’t aware of Sergeant Babeile’s presence. Babeile hears him and takes action,” Eric reveals.
Leeto and Lord should proceed with caution from now on because viewers all know how thorough Sergeant Babeile is when he’s on the case – we saw how he single-handedly managed to solve the big murder case of Mr Kgomo’s (Lebohang Oliphant) daughter Kelebogile Kgomo (who appeared to be a ghost, played by Mmathema Kgomo) last year.
Good thing Leeto is a lawyer – he might just be needing his own services if he continues with this club business!
PREVIOUSLY
Jacobeth was stunned by a romantic gesture, Kwaito went missing, and Leeto felt insecure about taking over a new joint.
IN THIS ISSUE
Khwezi’s decision to finally leave the house has Pretty floating on cloud nine, Jacobeth’s heart propels her to make a radical decision, and Mapitsi confronts Marothi about his shady side. Ntate Kganyago and Elizabeth are at each other’s throats regarding their new living arrangement, Jacobeth’s daughter and colleagues are left shocked by her decision, and Leeto receives chilling news about his business partner. Kwaito remains uneasy regarding his business dealings with Marothi, Babeile arrives at the Maputlas’ house with disturbing news about their son, and Ntate Kganyago has Jacobeth exactly where he wants her. Leeto meets his worst nightmare right at his doorstep, Jacobeth’s resignation letter is finally ready to be handed in, and Elizabeth is onto Ntate Kganyago and he isn’t happy about it.
CAST: Advocate Bopape Patrick Sanku Bokaba •Advocate
Moss Charlie Bouguenon •Alfios Tebogo Modisane •Babeile Matthews Manamela •Bontle Kea Leburu •Bra Sikes Fortune Thobejane •Candice Liza van Deventer •Captain Malebana Arthur Molepo •Charles Kunutu Masilo Magoro •Chef Kgosi Katlego Letsholonyana •Clement Vusi Leremi •Dennis Clevy Sekgala •Detective Petersen Mortimer Williams •Dr Elizabeth (Lizzy) Thobakgale Amanda Manku •Dragon Julius Kgole
•Emkay Biyela Mlungisi Mathe •Eunice Oratile Maitisa •Evelyn Vele Manenje •Fanie Gift Mokhampanyane •Francois James Pilkington •Glenda Nozipho Langa •Jacobeth Thobakgale Elizabeth Serunye •John Maputla Africa Tsoai •Joy Zinhle Mazibuko •Judge Mavimbela Albert Kiviet •Kaone Mamarumo Marokane •Katlego Petersen Patrick Seleka •Kenny Tshegofatso Phatlha •Kgothatso Ntabiseng Kgosana •Kobus Anton Dekker
•Khwezikazi Samukele Mkhize •Koloi Joseph Tshepo Senatle
•Kwaito Seakamela Clement Maosa •Leeto Maputla Eric Macheru •Lehasa Maphosa Cedric Fourie •Letetswe Mahlatse Moropo •Lewatle Mosa Nkwashu •Lord of the Flies Archie Nhlapo •Luc Jean-Michel Tuji Mukengesha •Mahlatse Phillip Thobejane •MaNtuli Dieketseng Mnisi •Mapitsi Magongwa Mogau Motlhatswi •Marothi Macks Papo •Maureen Kholofelo Lekganyane •Meikie Maputla Harriet Manamela •Melita Hellen Motsuki •Meneer Manaka Skhumbuzo Mbatha •Mfundo
Luyolo Zitha •Mokgadi Maputla Pebetsi Matlaila •Mosebjadi Zizo Sobhutyu •Mr Desando Vincent Ngoetjan •Mr Kgomo Lebohang Elephant •Mrs Phehla Refilwe Mokgotlhoa •Nandi Fundi Zwane •Noah Austin Mothapo •Nomalanga Gcebile Dlamini •Nothile Mbalenhle Mavimbela •Nora Busisiwe Nyundu
•Ntate Kganyago Sello Maake KaNcube •Ntswaki Lethabo Mekoa •Octavia Dudu Molefe •Oritonda Prince Magoai
•Paxton Kgomo Thabiso Molokomme •Phomolo Sam Shale
•Pitsi Lethabo Thangoane •Pretty Seakamela Lerato Marabe
•Principal Alfred Magongwa Putla Sehlapelo •Ramolao Surprise Mathebula •Ruth Myrah Molokomme •Sifiso Bongani Madondo •Sister Beatrice Maureen Sesenyamotse •Sphola Thabang Lefoa •Sthoko Innocent Sadiki •Wallet Molefi Monaisa