My Brother'S Keeper, Episode 1

Mshengu dangles the CEO carrot in his sons' faces, promising it to whoever will ngena Fakazile. A grief-stricken widow feels the walls closing in on her as her world crumbles around her.

Nomusa clears obstacles for Nqubeko, paving the way for him to be CEO. Sombi tries to break Musa's spirit.

Nqubeko is on a quest that puts him on a collision course with the family patriarch. Sombi does everything in her power to ward off the advances of a determined suitor.

Mshengu reveals how Fakazile's new husband will be chosen. Sibusiso goes all out for Sombi. Maskhosana, Mam'Sarah's neighbour, makes a scandalous discovery.

Everyone is infuriated by Mshengu's idea of Isigqoko, but he doesn't care about their emotions. Thoba tries to convince Sibusiso to forget about Sombi, but Sibusiso is already in too deep.

Nomshado tells her sister to watch her back. Sombi tells Sibusiso it'll never work out between them. MaSkhosana witnesses an innocent interaction and assumes the worst.

Nqubeko scores a win with Nomshado. Fakazile sees Nqubeko in action and is attracted to him. A crisis forces Sombi to bond with Sibusiso, and she begins to see him in a different light.

MaMchunu is shocked when Fakazile asks her to rig the isigqoko contest in Nqubeko's favour. Sombi finds herself in trouble with Mam'Sarah for not sleeping at home.

The cultural practice of Isigqoko takes place. A mother-in-law, her son and her makoti collude in the crooked place by messing with fate. Sombi feels like a curse to her parents.

The outcome of Isigqoko leaves the whole Shabalala family reeling with shock, especially the chosen one. Donga is at the tail end of a lashing he does not deserve. Fakazile makes a dangerous decision.

Mshengu announces the wedding date. Sombi and Sibusiso bond over her assignment results.

Donga finds a blessing in not being chosen to ngena Fakazile. Sibusiso and Sombi take a big step in their budding relationship.

Mshengu finds a way to spin his web so that Nqubeko grooms Thuthuka. Fakazile knocks an ace up her sleeve by fooling Thuthuka into signing a prenup. Sbu shoots his cupid arrow, landing straight in Sombi's heart.

On the first night of her wedding, Fakazile gets a taste of what life will be like with Thuthuka. Mam'Sarah finally accepts that Sombi is dating and gives her a pep talk.

Sombi and Sibusiso cause a stir and ruffle some feathers. Fakazile has a bombshell in store for the Shabalalas.

Sarah is not pleased that Sombi came home in the early hours. Fakazile uses culture to keep Mshengu at bay. Mshengu puts all his trust in Nqubeko to bring the Merger home.

Mshengu works his magic on Nqubeko, and he works his magic on Fakazile. Sarah walks in on Sombi and Sbu and makes a big deal out of it. Thoba is disappointed by Nkululeko.

Nqubeko pulls out all the stops to bring the merger home. Sombi's parental responsibilities interfere with Sibusiso's date night plans. MaMchunu goes straight to the pit of hell for her son's sake.

Mshengu is pleased and touched when Nqubeko presents him with the signed merger documents. Donga asks Nkululeko and Lerato to represent him to Nomalanga's family about imbeleko for Thoba.

Thuthuka learns a painful truth about the people he calls family and is forced to stake his claim on his wife.

Fakazile is exposed to another side of Thuthuka, and their relationship takes a surprising turn.

Thuthuka flaunts what he knows Nqubeko wants in front of him, torturing him with a smile.

Mshengu is forced to deliver on a promise he made with his mouth to maintain being a man of his word.

An undelivered promise puts two brothers at odds with each other, with Fakazile in the centre of the conflict.

Nomusa steps up to clean the Thuthuka mess Nqubeko is in. After consummating their relationship, guilt quickly swallows Koketso.

Thuthuka fails to attend an important meeting, leaving the family wondering and speculating about his whereabouts. Mam'Sarah is on a mission to ensure that history doesn't repeat itself with Koketso.

There is grief and devastation as a family and community come to terms with an untimely death. When Nqubeko comes face-to-face with his dark deed, he makes a devastating decision.

MaMchunu is barred from burying her son. Phindi makes a shocking announcement to the bereaved Shabalalas. Koketso and Sibusiso fail to fix things in their relationship.

MaMchunu defies Mshengu and shows up at the funeral; Mshengu returns the gesture, but not in kind. Koketso gets conflicting advice on the way forward with Sbu.

Mshengu tells MaMchunu to come clean to the family about her wrongdoings.

Mshengu kicks MaMchunu out of the house, but her children rescue her. Fakazile defies Mshengu and refuses to wear the clothes of ukuzila.

With Thuthuka dead, will Mshengu finally do the right thing, or will he cling to power and continue side-lining Nqubeko? Koketso and Sibusiso build castles in the air.

Mshengu pushes MaMchunu too far. Nomusa is ready for the next phase of their lives, but Nqubeko's guilt is holding them back. Donga and Khathazile's new reality causes them serious humiliation.

Mshengu sees his life flashing before his eyes. Donga is embarrassed when he learns Sibusiso gave the twins money to go shopping.

Fakazile freaks out, smelling rotten chicken. Donga is angry at Sibusiso for humiliating him. Hlelo and Lwethu get their exam results.

Someone in the family is pregnant, but who is the lucky wife? Mshengu extends an olive branch to MaMchunu. Thoba finds out a secret that could turn Donga's family upside down.

Fakazile tells Nqubeko she will claim Thuthuka is the father of her unborn baby. Donga is excited that he got the tender but is quickly disappointed that funding won't come before Christmas.

Nqubeko tells his parents that he impregnated another woman. Donga's desperation to get the money for the tender leads him down a slippery slope with Ndumiso.

Nqubeko and Fakazile face the wrath of the Shabalalas. Donga's hopes are crushed as his pride does more harm than good. Ndumiso is on a deeply conflicted mission.

The elders advise Fakazile to report her pregnancy to Nomusa. Donga has a lonely, miserable Christmas. An unexpected visitor joins the Mmamaila's for Christmas lunch.

Nomusa learns the truth. Fakazile regrets crossing paths with Nqubeko. Mam'Sarah learns Paledi is there to stay.

Mshengu has a solution to the infidelity mess. Nomusa feels betrayed by her confidante. Mam'Sarah discovers the truth about a particular visitor.

Mshengu's solution does more damage than good for Nomusa and Fakazile. Sibusiso discovers a secret that may break hearts in their home. Paledi has a crush on someone out of his league.

Nqubeko calls Nomusa and Fakazile and presents them with a bombshell of a proposal. Donga has Sibusiso get him money from loan sharks. Sibusiso confronts Lwethu and Hlelo about faking their results.

Nomusa feels like she's losing Nqubeko to Fakazile. Donga rubs his victory in Mshengu's face. Koketso officially introduces Sibusiso as her boyfriend to her parents.

When Nomusa is pushed into a corner, she makes a dangerous move. Donga makes a desperate attempt to save his skin. Nqubeko doesn't seem to know when to stop.

Mshengu welcomes Khathazile at Shaba's snacks. Donga tells Khathazile to rule herself. Nomusa waits for Nqubeko.

Donga puts Khathazile in a compromising and humiliating situation. Paledi goes all broke for the girl of his dreams. Will she be impressed?

Nqubeko insists on marrying Fakazile, but Mshengu gives him an ultimatum. Khathazile is embarrassed when she has to clean up after her girls at the shisanyama.

Nqubeko fails to sway Mshengu to let him marry Fakazile, while Nomusa's hopes of falling pregnant hang by a thread. Donga's woes mount as Sibusiso takes the fall for his sins.

Nomusa has a health scare that forces Nqubeko to miss his baby's first ultrasound with Fakazile. Feeling backed up against a wall, Donga resorts to desperate measures to protect his family.

Nqubeko can't stop hopping between the fire and the frying pan. Donga has to say a deeply sorrowful goodbye. Mshengu is faced with a painful reality.

Fakazile states her claim. Mashonisa Sibusiso, while Bra Mesh notices things are missing.

Nqubeko makes a compelling plea to get his family's support to marry Fakazile. Bra Mesh accuses Piet of sabotage. Nomusa makes a decision about her marriage that surprises everyone.

Fakazile is caught on the back foot by Nomusa's terms and conditions for their marriage. Nqubeko fails to convince her as Fakazile finds an ace up her sleeve.

Fakazile has to choose between Nqubeko and her family. Ndumiso lies to Puseletso about the money. Piet and Bra Mesh's war is far from over, and no one wants to submit.

Fakazile feels like everything is falling apart and begins to doubt that she can go through with the wedding. Ndumiso and Donga pay Nomalanga inhlawulo for Thoba.

Nomusa gives Nqubeko an ultimatum. Thoba learns that Sbu gets more money. The foot soldiers deliver a package for Ndumiso.

Nqubeko is brought face-to-face with horrors from his past, both recent and distant. Fakazile has a gut-wrenching, crushing realisation. Piet is on a mission.

Isithembu rears its ugly head for a wife in Nqubeko's Family. Ndumiso is caught red-handed swimming in money, and damage control isn't cheap.

When Thoba learns how his father made his money, he starts dreaming big, but Ndumiso refuses to cut him any slack.

Mshengu reveals his treacherous plan to Donga. Nomusa consoles Nqubeko, who's still smarting over Mshengu's Betrayal. Thoba steals Donga's money to pursue illicit dealings.

Nqubeko rejects the choices made by Mshengu and feels snubbed and betrayed, while Ndumiso's lifestyle lures Thoba in.

Things get very ugly for Nqubeko. Puseletso faces a challenge she never imagined. Thoba is treading on very dangerous ground.

Nomusa accuses Fakazile of wanting to alienate Nqubeko from his family. Thoba gets arrested for his fake money scheme, and Ndumiso does the unthinkable.

Nqubeko and Fakazile make a move that has Mshengu sweating. Khathazile is scandalised upon learning the truth about Koketso.

Mshengu and Nqubeko's confrontation threatens to take the family to the brink. Nomusa begs Nqubeko to make peace with the family, while Fakazile reminds him that the winner takes it all.

Nomusa begs Mshengu not to give up on Nqubeko. Ndumiso tries to bribe cops to return his confiscated money.

Mshengu disowns Nqubeko and pits him against Donga. Trouble comes knocking on Ndumiso's doorstep. A blast from Koketso's past crawls out of the woodwork.

Nqubeko is reeling from the aftermath of recent events and fails to notice something shifting in both his marriages. Donga gets a dose of what his father is truly capable of.

Nqubeko shows Donga the door. Koketso is between a rock and a hard place. Thoba is disappointed in Sbu.

Shaba Snacks and Majola Munchies battle it out for clients. Ndumiso is strong-armed into transporting dangerous goods for the government.

Nqubeko and Fakazile continue with their kamikaze operation, stealing Mshengu's clients under his nose. Sbu's heart grows tender with the arrival of Koketso's baby daddy.

Ndumiso discovers he made a deal with the devil. Bra Mesh kicks out the Mphahleles, and Koketso sets Kgoshi straight. Donga is convinced that Nqubeko is under Fakazile's love spell.

Donga lies to Nqubeko about a cleansing ceremony. A Shaba Snacks truck is found with illicit rhino horns. Bra Mesh finally forgives the Mphahleles.

Mshengu blames Nqubeko for the rhino horn smuggling. Ndumiso reveals to Thoba that he's the culprit. Koketso and Kgoshi still have a long way to go before settling in a good place again.

Mshengu gets released from jail and goes on the attack. Nomusa tries to sow division between Nqubeko and Fakazile, but Nqubeko won't bite. Mshengu tells Ndumiso that he knows the gold bars were his.

Nqubeko's lines against the family are all drawn in the sand. Thoba gets the shock of his life. Kgoshi makes all his intentions clear.

Ndumiso's well-meaning intention to redeem Puseletso in Mshengu's eyes blows up in his face. Thoba's careless remarks earn him a strong tongue-lashing from Donga.

In the aftermath of the rhino horn saga, Ndumiso ducks and dives. Koketso's trip to her baby daddy's home threatens her relationship with Sibusiso. Thoba is desperate to leave his uncle's pigsty.

Ndumiso's marital woes send him packing. Koketso finds herself caught between an old flame and a new one. Thoba celebrates being out of exile.

Mshengu is on a mission to save one of his children from themselves. Koketso is at a crossroads. Meanwhile, Ndumiso is forced to face some harsh truths.

Ndumiso plans a lavish proposal for Puseletso. Sibusiso takes Lerumo and Koketso out on a fun date, much to Kgoshi's annoyance. Mshengu surprises Puseletso and praises her as CEO.

Puseletso makes an emotional decision. MaMchunu is offended by one of her makoti's statements.

Puseletso decides against leaving Ndumiso. She conquers Mshengu's heart with a business quest. Koketso's poor choices lead to a fight between Sibusiso and Kgoshi.

Mthobisi gives Puseletso some fat to chew on when he poses a hard-hitting question. Koketso finds herself facing fire from all directions in her life.

Puseletso's earth has tilted on its axis. Koketso's day holds some possibly life-changing surprises. Fakazile and Nqubeko are shocked by an unexpected proposal.

Puseletso dangles Jungle Wholesalers in Nqubeko's face to get him to hire her. Ndumiso has plans to gift Puseletso with something sentimental on their lobola day.

Mshengu finds out about Puseletso's betrayal. Koketso finds a lovely surprise at the end of a scavenger hunt.

Ndumiso has to step up for those he loves. Koketso finds herself distraught over one man while with another man.

In the aftermath of Mshengu's brawl with Nqubeko, he feels like a wounded lion that no one wants. Sibusiso is super adamant that Koketso is his and his alone.

Nomusa arranges an intervention between Mshengu and Nqubeko. Koketso misses Kgoshietsile and succumbs to her desires. Moketsi continues making moves on Puseletso.

Nqubeko tries to confront his father about his pain but fails yet again. Puseletso tries to establish boundaries with Moketsi in vain. Sbu finds out that Koketso cheated on him.

Mshengu faces an unexpected rebellion. Fakazile confronts Puseletso about what she saw her doing. Sbu receives another shocking revelation from Koketso.

Nqubeko accuses Mshengu of trying to kill him. Nomusa alleges that Fakazile has a curse on her, and she's the reason Nqubeko landed in the hospital.

Nqubeko reveals what he believes to be true about the shooting at the launch. Ndumiso receives a chilling threat and revelation. Thoba acquires a new wingman in the life of single-hood.

Nqubeko's dream confirms what he has always known. Puseletso and Mthobisi's romantic date continues. Sibusiso struggles to get over Koketso.

Mshengu's world begins to spin way out of his control as Nqubeko backs him into a dangerous corner. Nomusa seeks the help of an unexpected ally.

Nqubeko corners Mshengu into confessing the truth about Khwezi's death. Puseletso is caught between love and duty.

Hulumeni has MaMchunu isolated from everyone. Nomusa leaves Moketsi's house in a rush. Thoba and Sbu joke about the draining family meetings.

Mshengu and Nqubeko take their first steps towards reconciliation. Sibusiso is starting to heal from Koketso's heartbreak. Didi is catching feelings for Sibusiso.

Mshengu returns from the hospital. Ndumiso asks for forgiveness from Nqubeko. Mshengu asks Nqubeko to come back home, but he rejects him

Ndumiso comes face to face with the wrath of his actions. MaMchunu's quest for peace and reconciliation in the Mshengu household blows up in smoke.

MaMchunu pleads with Ndumiso to apologise to Nqubeko. Fakazile asks Moketsi to leave Puseletso alone. Moketsi proposes to Puseletso.

Puseletso makes a hard choice between the men she loves. Didi's friend is shocked by Didi's confession and intentions. Sibusiso is surprised and touched by Donga's support.

MaMchunu finds out about Puseletso's affair and wants to expose it, but Mshengu forbids her. Ndumiso stands up to his father and makes him apologise for disrespecting Puseletso.

Ndumiso threatens to move out of home over his parents disrespecting his wife. MaMchunu reveals the truth of the affair to Donga.

MaMchunu sets the record straight with Puseletso about where they stand. Ndumiso has the wrong end of the stick, thinking Khathazile cheated on Donga.

Puseletso has turned into a pariah in the Mshengu Household. Ndumiso is still oblivious to the scandal unfolding around him. Sibusiso betrays Thoba by unleashing the beast in Didi.

MaMchunu is unyielding about forgiving Puseletso. Ndumiso finds a pregnancy test kit in Puseletso's bag and is excited to be a father again. Sibusiso finds himself in a complicated situation.

Puseletso and MaMchunu find uneasy common ground. Ndumiso's hopes and excitement about the next phase in his marriage are dashed. Thoba's attempt at dating is thwarted by the girl he likes.

Mshengu shows MaMchunu his romantic side. Ndumiso apologises to Nqubeko for insulting him. Dumped lover Moeketsi learns of Puseletso's wedding.

Nqubeko is livid about Moeketsi and wants to teach him a lesson. MaMchunu's daughters-in-law play a silly trick on MaMchunu, leaving her giddy and buzzing.

Puseletso's long-awaited wedding to Ndumiso is threatened. A family betrayal comes to the surface while Puseletso's oblivious family is excited about her overdue wedding.

The Mshengus are forced to deal with the fallout of their betrayal of Ndumiso. Thoba vows to box in his father's corner, while Majola Munchies lose their biggest client.

Ndumiso's hurt drives him and Puseletso to a dangerous place. Nqubeko and Fakazile find out the gender of their child. Thoba unravels after finding out that Puseletso cheated on his father.

Mshengu apologises to his sons and begins reuniting his family. Ndumiso feels things will never change and rejects Puseletso's efforts to make peace. Thoba confronts Puseletso and gets burnt.

Ndumiso sets off to Ekuthuleni for introspection. MaMchunu reminds a down-spirited Nomusa that she can still bear Nqubeko as an heir.

Nqubeko's desperation and grudge to fight Mshengu leads him to a dangerous decision. The gulf between Ndumiso and Thoba is far from over.

Nqubeko's heroic mission to topple Mshengu and ride gloriously into town backfires when he realises that he has been sold a 'dummy'. Puseletso's guilt grows by the minute.

Mshengu and MaMchunu consider a vow renewal. Ndumiso returns home from the villages with shocking news about his wife and father.

The chickens come home to roost for Mshengu when Nqubeko exposes what only he knows about Mshengu. Ndumiso finds it hard to forgive Puseletso.

MaMchunu is torn after finding out she's been sharing her bed with the man who has dealt her the most significant blow. A confrontation between MaMchunu and Fakazile turns Fakazile's world upside down.

Fakazile comes guns blazing for the Mshengu. Despite Donga's shared feelings about Mshengu's actions, he cannot do anything to stop the collapse of the Shabalala family.