Nqobile learns about the passing of Bonngoe, while her mother Sibahle is irked when Nqobile wants to go pay her last respects. Morakile's nightmares are far from over when he realises that his bloody shirt is missing. Tselane and Maru are a united front when they cover Bonngoe's neck with make up. Thabang walks in on this.
Maru and Tselane visit the Inyanga because of their nightmares. Tokelo is insecure when Mapule is not her usual self, suspects that they may be another man in the picture. Atleha manages to fool Thakane, by convincing her that he is a changed man. Morakile goes to report the murder of Bonngoe, but is shocked to find Msomi there.
Thakane puts a GPS tracking bracelet on Atleha to keep him from running away. Mapule is relieved to learn that everything is sorted regarding Zondo. But cops arrive to arrest Tokelo and he runs away. Tselane is not pleased when she learns about Maru's 'Business trip'. Atleha confesses to Thakane about stealing the money and Thakane offers to pay Atleha's debt.
Tokelo and Foloko clone the access card and plan on how they will get into the hotel. Sibahle wants Morakile to leave in order to protect Nqobile. Nqobile wants to know if Bonngoe was her father. Tselane walks in on Maru and Princess Oarabile kissing. Msomi on the hunt for Morakile, arrives at Nqobile's BnB.
Msomi arrives and Morakile and Nqobile have to hide, while Sibahle lies to them. Tselane does her best not to lose her cool with her mother as she plots her moves against the Princess. Nqobile fails to hide Morakile, and things get desperate. Foloko has a moment of pure fun, while Tokelo wants to remain focused on thieving. The Princess and Maru appear as the perfect courting couple impressing Zondo but not impressing Tselane. Morakile is saved by Bonngwe's ghost.
Maru and Thakane manage to calm the soccer players about the theft, but Maru is left raging. The Princess says she'll recognise Maru if he comes to lobola her, and while it's good news, there is still concern over Morakile. Thakane decides it's nearly time for Maru to become leader, not realising he is the cancer in the family. Tselane tries to get to see the Princess after revealing that Maru is a murderer, but Kgomotso blocks her. Oarabile blows off Tselane's words as a desperate lie to get her to end things with Maru.
Tokelo overcompensates to conceal his guilt and tells Mapule about Foloko winning the lottery. Maru keeps pressing Msomi to find Morakile and pressing the cop to find the thieves. Sibahle finally tells Nqobile the truth. The cops get a lead on the thief case. Atleha cons Thakane into giving the staff back their bonuses to save his ass. Foloko and Tokelo are arrested.
Maru ensures the money will be returned. Morakile is running out of options and has no idea where he is going. Thakane lies to protect Atleha, while admitting her own guilt, and Maru sees an opportunity to impress the council. Mapule is irked when she learns that Tokelo didn't fetch Dipolelo from school but she is terrified when she returns home with Dipolelo and they both freak out when they find Tokelo beaten, bloody and nearly dead.
Mapule nurses Tokelo, who remains unconscious, and is shocked and stunned when an equally beaten Foloko arrives. Foloko lies to Mapule and says they were robbed. Morakile is arrested at Miriam's house and tells Miriam that the cops want him dead. Miriam perplexed as what to believe. Thakane is taken by the call she receives from Miriam.
Thakane comes just in time to save Morakile's life. Maru is irked that Morakile has to be kept alive since Thakane is suspicious. Nqobile and Sibahle resort to calling a Sangoma over to help with Bonngoe's spirit. Oarabile is pondering by what Tselane said to her. Tselane is stopping at nothing to putting an end to this princess thing.
Tselane tells Sharon what really went down that fatal night. Its Maru's word against Morakile's but the family decides to keep what has happened private fearing a media fall out and public humiliation. Sharon wants Tselane to still marry Maru, despite knowing the truth. Tokelo tells Mapule the truth.
Foloko doesn't want to share his bed anymore with his visitor. Thakane wants Morakile to explain the truth. Tokelo admits defeat, is done with the car wash. Mapule tells Thakane that her boyfriend was behind the soccer theft but what shocks Thakane even more is that Maru brutally beat the guys up. Tselane pays the princess a visit and lets her in on the secret. Maru briefs Msomi on what to say to the council.
Maru is chuffed that Tselane lied for him. The council confers in private, Motsamai thinks they need to bring both Maru and Morakile in. Nqobile begs Morakile to tell the council the reason Maru killed Bonngoe. Because of her. Morakile and Maru are both brought in to reveal the motive they think the other had to kill Bonngoe. Morakile tells the council of Nthatisi's existence, and struggles to convince the council that Nthatisi IS Bonngoe's daughter. Morakile is found guilty by the council. The council members are trying to determine the kind of punishment he deserves. Morakile is banished.
Thakane confides to Atleha about how she is grieving the loss of Bonngoe and Morakile. Mapule is feeling the pressure of making up for what her boyfriend did. Sibahle fails to persuade Nqobile to forget about Morakile. Tokelo makes a last attempt to reunite with Mapule, Mapule makes it clear that they are done.
Morakile has fled to his mother's house for refuge. The wedding preps are under way. The Sangoma reveals to Nqobile what her dream about Bonngoe meant. Sharon finds a way to get rid of the princes for good and she is adamant to get rid of her. Morakile is slowly giving up and the future looks bleak for him.
Thakane lies to Mostamai about who Nthatisi i. Maru and Oarabile are officially married. Maru legally made the head of the Makhethas business. Atleha wants Maru to give him a more respectable position. Sharon has a plan up her sleeve how far is she willing to go in order to get rid of the princess permanently.
Sharon poisons the pot with shellfish powder. Tselane is not taking it well that Maru is a married man. Oarabile begs Thabiso not to give up on them. Oarabile digs in to the poisoned stew. Oarabile lets Kgomotso in on her plan. Tselane catches on that her mother is on to something. Oarabile collapses from the poison.
Everyone panics around the collapsed Princess and Maru carries her out like a hero. Maru reveals the Princess is dead and everyone struggles to accept the truth. Msomi accuses Maru of foul play, but Maru denies it, but is left fearing Tselane did it. Maru struggles with what has happened, but plans on ensuring the resort goes ahead. Kgomotso believes that foul play has occurred around the princess's death. Tselane confronts her mother about Oarabile's death and her response disturbs her.
Maru confirms Atleha's position as the new family spokesman, standing up to Thakane's demands. Msomi has enough and ends his relationship with Maru. Morakile starts to understand the realities of being poor Tselane begs Maru to believe she had nothing to do with the princess's death but Maru ends their relationship.
Mapule returns home to find Tokelo in her house. Maru makes it clear that the resort will happen, and that Atleha has been promoted, to the family. Things get messy with Tokelo and Mapule, which results in Tokelo shoving her into a wall. Thakane warns the staff that the princess died under their watch and a criminal investigation may occur. Xolani is released from prison.
Xolani and Kgomotso spell out their plan to Kgosi, who thinks it's a mistake, but Xolani is firm. Kgomotso begins training Xolani into how to fit into the world of the rich. Kgosi has put together a fake identity dossier for Xolani to memorise. Nqobile finds her mothers old letter in Thakane's office and realises that her mother lied to her.
Nqobile confronts her mother about her lies, but Sibahle's rationalizations just make things worse. Maru discovers more about Nthatisi, and sees a photo of her as a ten year old. Maru feels deeply betrayed by Bonngoe's obvious love for Nthatisi. Nqobile is so ripped up by her father's desires that Morakile becomes determined to see her be acknowledged, but she doesn't want that, she just wants Maru to pay for murder.
Thakane feels anxious as she contemplates the missing letter. Morakile realises Nqobile didn't return all the letters, and Nqobile is glad Morakile has taken handling things on, because she's actually disgusted by the family. Mapule rejects Welile's apologies, but sexual tensions continue rising between her and Msomi. Maru realises that Nqobile is Nthatisi.
Nqobile confesses who she really is but promises to leave and never come back. Maru prevents her, she wants to know if he is going to kill her like he killed Bonngoe. Mapule accepts Msomi's dinner invite. Maru strangles Nqobile wanting to kill her. Nqobile manages to escape and Maru chases after her.
Sharon fills Maru on the CCTV cameras being installed at the B&B. Maru doesn't think, that will be a problem. He has found the perfect fall guy, Tokelo, suggested by Tselane. He threatened to fire Mapule and send him to jail for the soccer players' robbery, if he doesn't do what's asked of him. Morakile tries to convince Nqobile that all will be fine but she isn't convinced. Msomi has made clear that he wants Mapule but he doesn't want to play games or stand between her and Tokelo. Atleha almost messes up a deal by sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. Thakane comes to rescue and save the day. Xolani accepts to do business with her, there's sexual tension between the two.
Maru decides that Morakile doesn't know anything about Nqobile and leaves after insulting his brother. Thakane decides to do a more thorough background search on Xolani. Zondo gives Msomi advise on how to hide his ill-gotten gains. Mapule tells Dipolelo she is seeing Msomi. Morakile decides enough is enough and vows to fight back.