Isithembiso, Episode 138

New matriculants, Simi and Zamani leave their families behind to pursue a better life in Joburg. A heist unexpectedly goes wrong.

Kero comes out of prison and startles Banzi with an unexpected announcement. Simi and Zamani learn that Joburg is not for the fainthearted.

Banzi's attempts to draw Kero in and fails. Zamani gets a rude awakening in Jozi.

A woman is caught between two men. Kero confronts the police to protect a friend.

Bhambatha has a run in with the cops. Banzi attempts a new strategy for getting his money back.

Banzi will stop at nothing to retrieve his money. Simi finds a new place to stay, but her new room mates prove challenging.

Simi is surprised with a gift that will determine her future in Jozi while Claudia wants to know who sent her the mysterious message.

Palesa hosts a fund raising event to catch a suitor's attention. Simi unexpectedly crosses paths with her rescuer during a rooftop encounter.

An electrifying rooftop reunion is interrupted. Elsewhere, Amber plots her way back into Banzi's life.

Zamani narrowly avoids Diamond's wrath. Leo and Palesa plot a reunion for the would-be lovers.

Will our Zulu Cinderella find her prince charming? Will Palesa have her way with Bhambatha?

Diamond has an unexpected business proposal for Zamani while Sne stirs up some trouble.

Amber oversteps the mark with Banzi. Simi discovers that Zamani may not be the person she thought he would be.

Zamani tries to set the record straight with Simi. Bhambatha and Tsakane face the press.

The cracks in Claudia and Banzi's marriage begin to show and life becomes more complicated for Tsakane.

Banzi's position in his empire is threatened when Claudia takes him to task.

While tension brews between Banzi and Claudia, Claudia rekindles an old connection. Chunks help Simi and Zamani resolve their problems.

Kero receives unexpected help with his studies. Bhambatha makes amends with Palesa.

After a night of passion, Palesa and Bhambatha find themselves in an awkward position. Claudia receives a life-changing package in the post.

Kero finds himself wanted by two women. Sne's blessings take a turn for the worst.

The rift between Banzi and Claudia further deepens. Zamani is put to work by Diamond. Sne hatches a plan to win her blesser back.

Zamani learns exactly who he's mixed up with. Cebisa oversteps the mark with Kero.

Claudia makes an uncomfortable discovery. Zamani finds out about troubling problems back home.

Zamani receives an unnerving threat. Sne's blesser leaves her feeling slighted.

Zamani finds himself in hot water. Sne tries to repent for her past misdeeds.

Diamond and Zamani enter into a new deal. Simi makes a startling discovery.

Simi is infuriated by a note left by Zamani. Banzi receives good news from the accreditation board.

Simi makes a decision that haunts her. Fingers uses Gadget to get a message across to Zamani.

Mpumi makes a startling discovery. Banzi gives Ma D an idea.

Ma D plans a surprise launch for Kero. Simi learns that her decisions have consequences. Johannes makes a startling discovery.

Johannes learns about his children's underhanded dealings. Simi struggles to accept her fate.

Kero and Cebisa's relationship heats up. Ali learns about Kero's past.

Zamani's father creates more trouble for Zamani with Fingers.

Johannes returns to the bottle. Diamond sniffs a problem.

Zamani finally goes to Ali for help. Zamani thinks Gadget sold him out to save himself.

Ganada-Ganda and his crew arrive in town in search of Zamani. Simi must make an important decision which will determine her fate.

Diamond and Ali bungle a heist stakeout. Later, Nothando makes a startling confession.

Fingers issues a threat to Zamani. Kero makes a startling discovery about the lovely Cebisa.

Diamond issues a warning to Ali. Meanwhile, Simi sacrifices herself to protect Zamani.

Banzi's friends pay Fingers a visit. Kero makes a discovery that leaves him reeling.

The Motaung household gets an unexpected visitor. Elsewhere, Kero sees Ali going down the wrong path.

Fingers finds his way into Santa Barbara. Mme Ethel blames a malevolent energy in the Kunene household for the troubles they have been experiencing.

Zamani promises to stay on the straight and narrow road. Meanwhile, Kero cannot shake off Ali's words.

Zamani gets excited about his first day at work. Elsewhere, Simi struggles to get on Mme Ethel's good side.

Banzi is unsettled by Mme Ethel's dream. Zamani's new job turns to be nothing he had expected.

Mme Ethel's life depends on a correct diagnosis from Simi. Kero remembers his past criminal life. Could this be a turning point?

Simi saves Mme Ethel's life, while life in Joburg gets rather lonely for Zamani.

Claudia is unhappy to find out that Banzi is conducting business without her. An unlikely source gives Kero good advice.

Mme Ethel blames Claudia for the state of the Motaung household. Zamani leaves himself vulnerable when he doesn't snitch on a colleague.

Kero begins his journey towards forgiveness. Claudia struggles with the idea of killing Arthur, the pet chicken.

Kero believes Ali can be a contender, while elsewhere Banzi asks Claudia to be his alibi.

Kero and Claudia catch up while elsewhere, Mme Ethel begins planing for a family cleansing ritual.

Palesa learns about Bhambatha's past which may change the way she feels about him. Later, Sne's surprise doesn't hit the spot for Tiro.

Bhambatha uses Tsakani's secret against her. Claudia fears that she's let a business opportunity slip through her fingers.

Claudia hints at Kero that change is coming. Sne and Kandy make a bet that may lead to heartbreak for Tiro.

Banzi is spellbound by Simi's beauty. Elsewhere Nimrod gets an unfriendly reminder from Bheki.

Mme Ethel advises Banzi to keep Simi pure. Claudia makes away with Banzi's invaluable belongings.

Banzi makes a maddening discovery. Nimrod reveals that Nothando is the solutions to her problems.

Zamani attempts to warn Simi against Banzi, while elsewhere an unsuspecting Claudia is tailed.

Banzi and Kero struggle over Ali, while Kandy feels stuck between a warring Sne and Tiro.

Simi makes a confession that gets Anathi up in arms, meanwhile Banzi puts into action a plan that will set Claudia back.

Simi has her concerns about Banzi. Later, love-struck Palesa struggles to cut ties with Bhambatha.

Banzi agrees to help Claudia with her squatter problems, question is on what condition? Ma Dolly orders Nothando to arrange a meeting with Nimrod.

Claudia manipulates Diamond into giving her vital information. Bhambatha makes subtle accusations which startle Palesa.

Ma Dolly orders Nimrod to do right by her family. Later, Tiro surprises Kandy.

Claudia confides in Kero about her rocky marriage, Meanwhile, Nimrod asks Nothando for assistance.

Gogo makes a costly slip-up that leaves Simi with a million questions, elsewhere the time has come for Bhambatha to pay back Banzi's favours.

The cracks in Banzi and Claudia's marriage continue to widen. Later, Nothando makes a shocking discovery about Nimrod.

Claudia makes a move on Kero, while Zamani cautions Simi not to dig up her past.

Simi shares her painful past with Banzi. Chunks makes a startling discovery.

Simi remembers her mother's broken promises. Vivian warns Claudia to be careful when dealing with Banzi.

Banzi gives Karlujah a special job. Palesa confides in Leo about her problems at home.

Gogo warns Simi not to go looking for trouble. Sello gives Banzi a shocking alternative to solving his problems.

Ali discovers Kero's 'deal with the devil'. Chunks suspects that her friend may be walking into trouble.

Banzi explains to Sello how they're going to kill two birds with one stone. Simi puts Sne in her place.

Simi and Zamani connect like never before, while elsewhere Banzi and Claudia find themselves at odds.

Banzi's controlling ways begin to show. Ma Dolly shares her concerns about Nothando with Chunks.

Bra Visto fears that history is repeating itself. Banzi tries to make it up to Simi.

Drawing from Kero's wise words, Claudia doesn't allow Banzi to belittle her. Diamond makes a fool of himself in front of his crush.

Ma Dolly warns Kero to leave the past in the past. Claudia and Kero's love continues to deepen.

Nothando takes on Nimrod in a fiery confrontation. Kero asks Ali to keep a secret.

Ma Dolly and Nothando stand together against a common foe. Ali reveals Kero's 'deal with the devil' to Claudia.

Zamani sees Sne in a compromising situation. Banzi helps Thuli make her mind up about contacting Simi.

Zamani grows concerned about Sne's whereabouts. Ma Dolly and Chunks plan a special surprise for Nothando.

Ma Dolly makes amends with Nothando. Banzi tries to plant seeds of doubt in the MEC's mind.

Vivian's attempts to pacify Zamani fail, while elsewhere the MEC gives Claudia the run-around.

Ma Dolly and Chunks join forces to start a stokvel while elsewhere Diamond asks his crush out on a date.

Claudia tells Kero surprising news. Ali's early celebration lands him in trouble.

Kero learns that someone interfered with Ali's fight, Meanwhile, Claudia is shocked to learn what Banzi has been up to.

Simi's Gogo surprises her unexpectedly. Elsewhere, Chunks and Ma Dolly are on a collision course.

Gogo is charmed by Zamani, while Banzi tries to seduce her to his side. Later, sparks fly between Diamond and Kandy.

Amber gets one over Claudia, while Ma Dolly doesn't waste time exercising her power.

Claudia and Banzi both get the proof that they need. Gogo remains unconvinced by Banzi and his stories.

Claudia rises from the ashes, while Gogo drops a bomb about Thuli's death.

Banzi plays a trump card on Claudia and Kero. Gogo takes Thuli's soul back home, but Thuli's not at peace.

An unexpected twist in the Robert Banks murder investigation sends Banzi reeling and Claudia scheming.

Kero and Claudia find out that they may have found their freedom, but it comes at a very great cost. The walls come closing in on Ali.

Kero hunts for Miriam, while Kandy continues to demand a secret from Diamond.

Kero sends Ali into the lion's den and Banzi puts Ali on the spot. While elsewhere, Oscar tries to get the stokvel ladies to bend to his will.

Banzi and Kero play a game of cat and mouse. While elsewhere, Ali is faced with the biggest decision of his life.

Kero wakes up to tragedy, while Claudia realises she's in big, big trouble.

Bhambatha delivers Ma Dolly devastating news, while Ali drowns deep in guilt.

Anathi gives into her desires and surprises Simi, while Ali is sucked deeper into a life of violence.

Kero threatens an enemy, while elsewhere Anathi struggles to not to be awkward around her friend Simi.

The heat is on for both Claudia and Banzi. Will they make it out of this one? Anathi has to take drastic measures to avoid Mandla.

Banzi welcomes an old friend back into his life. While elsewhere, Anathi gets disturbing news.

Kero struggles to convince Ali to run away, while Claudia realises that she's only got one move left.

Will Banzi win back Claudia's ammunition against him? Meanwhile, Sne comes to a realisation about Tiro.

Claudia struggles to keep her children sheltered from the storm raging around them, while Kero also struggles to keep everything together.

Banzi orders Karlujah to take care of Ali for good, while Sne believes Anathi needs help.

Banzi decides on a new plan for silencing Ali. Elsewhere, Oscar comes clean to Ma Dolly about his money problems.

Kero makes a shocking discovery at the hospital. Meanwhile, Oscar causes panic at Santa Barbara.

Kero does all in his power to keep Ali safe, but will that be enough? Palesa doubles down on her determination to find out about her parents.

Ali dodges death. Meanwhile, Oscar is disgraced at the stokvel.

In order to keep Ali alive, Kero is forced to take a new path in life. Elsewhere, Sne is taught a lesson in romance.

Banzi and Palesa's lives take a critical turn, while Anathi considers taking her life.

The Motaungs are forced to pull together after the accident. Elsewhere, Thuli's behaviour forces Gogo to go back home.

Kero takes on a mashonisa, while Tiro fears for Sne's wellbeing.

Kero reawakens Jab-Jab Mavuthela after a heated confrontation. Simi prepares herself to meet with a ghost from the past.

Anathi drops a bombshell on her mother. Elsewhere, Tiro realises he may have lost Sne for good.

Claudia and Banzi's forced truce is tested when Mme Ethel comes to visit. Nothando comes up with a solution for their money problems.

Kero fears that a dangerous Banzi will lash out while Anathi admits a bitter truth to Mandla.

Banzi makes a momentous decision about Claudia. While elsewhere, Mandla is determined to get answers out of Anathi.

Zamani receives a blood-chilling call from a strange number. Claudia walks straight into Banzi's trap.

Banzi reflects on his life and his choices - will he be able to save Claudia from himself?

Mme Ethel warms Banzi about the scorpion in her dream. While elsewhere, Simi receives an inappropriate gift from Banzi.

Claudia clashes with Cheryl Banks. While elsewhere, Sne appears to be falling deeper in trouble.

Claudia removes a thorn from the Motaung's side, while Sne comes clean to Kandy.

Zamani does everything to save Thuli's life.

Simi has a life-changing meeting, while elsewhere Palesa makes an uncomfortable discovery.

Simi realises that there's only one man she can trust. While elsewhere, Palesa takes it upon herself to investigate what's really happening at the Panther.

Ali and Kero wrestle with demons from the past, while Simi confronts Banzi.

Simi is determined to learn the truth about her mother. While elsewhere, Sne decides to get some payback.

Simi learns the shocking truth about her mother. While elsewhere, Ali is forced to remain silent.

Simi reels in the revelation about her mother. Palesa's investigations into the Panther align her with an unlikely partner.

Banzi receives a plea from an unlikely source. While elsewhere, Simi decides to live a little.

Simi confronts Banzi and lets him have it! While elsewhere, Tsakani urges Palesa to act on her new convictions.

Bheki intimidates Nothando. While elsewhere, Ali must decide: to snitch or not to snitch?

Bhambatha overhears a conversation that could spell trouble for the SRC. While elsewhere, Ma Dolly worries about Nothando's safety.

Will Nothando go home to Pietermaritzberg with her Gogo, or to Mozambique with Nimrod? Will Ali do what he needs to do to bring Banzi down?

Ali is in grave danger. As the new boss at the salon, Chunks gets more than she bargained for.

Ali fears there may be no justice for Mariam. While elsewhere, Bhambatha saves MK.

Ali shocks all when he makes a startling claim. While elsewhere, a visit from an uninvited guest puts Anathi in an uncomfortable position.

Palesa shares a painful secret. While elsewhere, Claudia deals with a shocking blow.

Kero distances himself from the Motaungs, while Banzi tries to make things right with Claudia.

Banzi makes Claudia an unexpected offer, while Zamani has to eat humble pie.

Simi's desperate need for the truth tears at her relationship with Gogo, while elsewhere, Kero unwittingly helps Claudia to make a big decision.

Claudia and Banzi take a bold step in their marriage. While elsewhere, Siyanda gets a nasty warning.

A threat arrives at Santa Barbara unannounced, while elsewhere, Siyanda gives Simi terrible news.

Simi spots unnerving CCTV footage, while elsewhere Sne lashes out at Palesa.

Banzi lands himself in hot water. Elsewhere, Oscar unintentionally stirs up trouble in Santa Barbara.

Alarming news about Gogo has Simi rushing back to KZN, while elsewhere, Banzi discovers who's gunning for him.

The ghosts of Christmas haunt Banzi, who is convinced by Karlujah to take drastic action to get rid of them. While elsewhere, Sne gets her petty revenge.

Claudia puts herself in the way of Banzi's gun, while elsewhere, Gogo's life is under threat.

Banzi gets a taste of his own medicine, while elsewhere, Simi finds herself in Banzi's debt.

Banzi stares death in the face, while elsewhere, Simi considers leaving Joburg for good.

Claudia tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution while Banzi sees no other way out than guns blazing. Palesa makes a life-changing decision.

Claudia is put under pressure to sign a deal with the devil. Palesa says goodbye to the good life.

Lindi has a surprise visitor, while elsewhere, Diamond gets his revenge on Oscar.

Karlujah stares death in the face, while Sne's plan backfires in her face.

Banzi doubles down on his commitment to vanquishing his enemies, he uses an unwilling Simi to help him do this.

Claudia is asked to keep a terrible secret, while Chunks is given some tough advice.

Claudia wonders what to do with a secret that will determine Banzi's fate. Elsewhere, Banzi warns Simi that there are consequences to betraying him.

Banzi crosses a line with Simi. Claudia is betrayed in the worst possible way.

Simi slowly but surely loses it, while Claudia wonders what life without Banzi would be like.

Banzi tightens Simi's golden handcuffs. Meanwhile, Tiro blows Sne away.

Sne gives a chilling warning about Banzi, while Claudia plays a hand in planning his demise. Are Banzi's days numbered?

Banzi threatens Chunks, while Mbali helps Tiro deal with heartbreak.

Claudia is called to answer for breaking her promise, but she has a plan up her sleeve. Elsewhere, Kandy worries about how Sne.

Simi challenges Banzi, while Claudia sets her plan in motion.

A stranger makes Banzi an interesting business proposal, while Tiro's women problems continue.

Mthunzi plays a dangerous game with Banzi. Elsewhere, Tiro turns into a bad boy of note.

Banzi spirals into paranoia and anger after his encounter with the cop. Elsewhere, Claudia pleads with Kero for help.

Karlujah's fate turns, while Tiro enjoys being "the man".

Claudia sets her plan to poison Banzi against Karlujah in motion. Later, Simi must decide if she is going to tell Palesa the truth about her father.

Simi suffers a terrible violation, while Kandy breaks the golden rule of friendship.

Simi's left broken after Banzi's latest violation, while elsewhere Kero advises Zamani to lay low.

Zamani hears the shocking truth about Banzi and Simi, while Chunks discovers Karlujah's nightmarish secret.

Chunks confronts Karlujah with her discovery, while Kandy can't seem to keep her hands off Tiro.

Zamani admits that he loves Simi, while Kandy plays a dangerous game with Tiro.

Karlujah puts Claudia and Kero in grave danger. They hatch a plan to escape, but will it work?

Zamani and Simi decide to flee, while fugitive Claudia makes a plea to Lindi.

Karlujah worries about Banzi's state of mind. Banzi and Karlujah come face to face with detective Mhlongo.

Simi and Zamani are in grave danger, while Tiro tries to make things right with Sne.

Two couples run for their lives because of Banzi. Will they be caught?

Karlujah hunts for Simi and Zamani, while Sne and Kandy draw their claws out.

Simi and Zamani's plans are derailed, while Diamond slaps the cool out of Tiro.

Zamani's life hangs in the balance. Banzi makes his feelings for Claudia crystal clear, while Tiro's losing streak continues.

Simi and Zamani find themselves trapped in Banzi's madness. Elsewhere, Sne and Kandy get their revenge on Tiro.

Banzi humiliates Simi, while eAbednego misplaces something of great importance.

Banzi loses it when he learns the truth about Simi and Zamani. Is this the end for him?

Banzi marches through the streets of Braamfontein in his underwear, while Zamani races to find Simi. Will he reach her in time?

News of the rooftop shooting sends shock waves through Santa Barbara, while Zamani fights for his life.

Simi is horrified by news about Banzi while Abednego struggles with feelings of guilt.

A brokenhearted Palesa and Bhambatha say their goodbyes, while a trash collector makes a gruesome discovery.

Claudia reclaims her throne, while Banzi takes a decision that puts him in the line of danger.

Kero gets closer to hunting Banzi down, while Banzi puts all his faith in his vision.

Zamani teeters between life and death, while elsewhere Simi reveals the sordid truth about Banzi Motaung.

In a bizarre turn of events, Simi turns to the police. Has she finally chosen a side? Claudia has to deal with an increasingly troublesome Junior.

Simi is forced to play her last card, will she succeed? While elsewhere, Banzi finds himself somewhere unexpected.

Banzi finds himself in deep trouble, while elsewhere, Anathi is challenged by Nomvula.

A desperate Claudia turns to Bra Kush for help.

Banzi finds himself in danger, while elsewhere Tiro gets an uninvited guest.

Banzi's fate lies in Ali's hands, while elsewhere Simi's nightmares return.

Banzi faces death, unless he can give Kush what he wants, while elsewhere Zamani is frustrated by his inability to remember.

Kush turns the screws on Banzi, while elsewhere Tiro fancies himself a rap star.

Banzi cleverly escapes Kush's wrath, while elsewhere Anathi shares a bittersweet moment with Nomvula.

Banzi is crowned king once more, while elsewhere Zamani remembers the truth.