01x09 - Episode 9

[bunniefuu]

I must say,
the life of leisure is not bad at all.

I could get used to this.

No, Son.

Don't get soft now.

The fight is only just beginning.

Uncle, I'm as sharp as razors.

I'm not soft at all.

Tell me, what are you planning?

First, we'll buy all the sugarcane
from the mills in the area.

When Spear finds themselves in a crisis,

they will have to come to me.

I hear what you're saying, Son,

but in order for you to execute
the next phase of the plan successfully,

you will need to ask the A6s for help.

No.

I would never ask those people for help.

What other choice do you have?

They call the shots here.

I know that, Uncle,

but you can never be sure of such people,
they are very dangerous.

You know what, my boy?

We need somebody
to make sure that our hands stay clean.

Your father also didn't like
working with these people,

but it had to be done.

Uncle,

I think they k*lled my father.

We don't know what really happened
to your father.

But then, Gatsheni,
it's all in your hands.

Now tell me,

are you going
to your brother's celebration tomorrow?

Of course.

I'll be there.

I've heard that it's going to be special.

Despite everything that's transpired,
it's good to show face and support Siya.

So, our new hotel is one of the ways

we are commemorating
the 25th anniversary of Spear.

What I can add to that
is that it was built by KZN talent.

...look who it is...

But thank you for including me

as a part of the creation
of this wonderful work.

He'll be with us.

You know me, always making friends.

It's a lot. I fired your uncle.

You keep up with my work on social media?

I have scheduled
the meeting with the Arabs.

Thank you.

Amahle, how are you?

There's a meeting I must attend.

It's just, I'm swamped at work.

The water...

Gosh, Mom...

He says I'm not focused.

What does he mean you're not focused?

When I arrived here,
you were very much focused.

Everything was going well,
there was no issues.

Until you arrived.

You're blaming me, Njabulo?

You've changed everything.

Like, Uncle won't even come
see me ride anymore, Mom.

And now you've forced me
to come stay here with you guys.

We're family, Njabulo.

Well, Mom,
we were much happier without you.

Do you know that I found out
that Mom fired Uncle at a dinner table?

Business matters have nothing
to do with you, do you hear me?

But, Mom,
they have nothing to do with you either.

No, we have to get going.
There's a meeting we have to attend.

Don't forget to do your homework, okay?

Dumi, let's go.

I thought you were
going to out me back there.

I should have, actually.

The sculpture is beautiful.

It's us.

You know, seeing you on that scaffolding,

and the way you spoke
about the sculpture, it was so amazing.

I wish I could be with you tomorrow night.

But I'm not complaining.

Being with you right now,

it's already wonderful.

Really?

Okay, I have to go.

Please wait ten minutes
before you follow me out.

I don't want people to see us
coming out of the same place.

Okay, let me get going.

What's wrong, bro?

The chef just dropped us.

What?

Is there no one to replace him?

Even if there was, they won't be able
to provide the same quality service.

Don't worry, I'll handle it.

The municipal health inspectors are here.

They say the smoke detectors
have been installed incorrectly.

What do they mean,
"installed incorrectly"?

Mr. Ndlovu, we will be suspending
all activities at this hotel.

It will be closed down.

What do you mean, you're suspending
all events in this hotel?

I don't know, sir. Here's the paperwork.

Damn.

- What the hell is going on here?
- You still ask.

No.

He's not picking up.

Who's not picking up?

Sibusiso Mkhize.

He and Mandla can fix this.

Brother, please.

Don't tell me
you're going to fix it with money.

And so what if I do? Are you going to
fire me like you did Mandla?

Who knows, Khanyisile?

Yes, I know he can be
a bit annoying at times,

but we all know that
he and Sibusiso are friends.

He's the one who can resolve this quickly.

Brother, please. Don't lean on Mandla.

Why?

Because this has his name
written all over it!

Sister, I've been developing
this hotel for four years.

I refuse to let it go to waste.

Thuli, how are you?

Listen, I need your help.

All right, guys, I know you've
been working all day and you're tired,

but can I have some energy, please!

Who is chopping the carrots?

Ah, you! I just know Dad sent you.

So, you know Uncle is doing
this entire grand opening for the hotel...

Can I have the small crayfish, please?

Listen, Zakhele, I'm in a bit of a pickle.

Let me stop you right there.
You know I'll never work for Dad.

Yes, but this isn't for Dad.

My work is very important. They
need to respect that. I can't go there.

Run along before you get me fired.

- Crayfish!
- Give me a lemon and pass me a knife.

Lemon and a knife, please.

You confuse me.

Oh, Siyanda.

I can't believe that
you made me come all this way.

I'm living my best life these days.

Someone is trying to stop
the opening of the hotels

and they're using Sibusiso to do it.

So you want my help?

How? I don't work at Spear anymore.

Don't be like that.

You know I'm here because I need you.

I didn't hear you defending me
at the dinner.

What did you want me to say?

And how was that going to help you?

I know you and Khanyi don't get along,

but it's not Khanyi
asking for help right now, it's me.

I'm doing this for you.

Okay, thank you.

I knew you'd come running here.

Let it go, Miss.

There is nothing you can do.

Wow.

What's this?

Mrs...

- Minister.
- Enjoy your little party

because it's going to be your last one.

What's going on?

Tell your sister she doesn't know
who she's messing with.

Auntie.

Your sister tells me
that you turned me down.

Let me see you personally.

You confuse me, Auntie.

You need my help
but you can't help the drivers and Buhle.

Don't worry.

You know, nephew,
you really take after me.

I know how hard it is
to be let down by your own family.

No, Auntie, I don't think you do.

You hold the highest position
in this family.

That's your politics.

Please don't involve me,
it's got nothing to do with me.

Tell me, Zakhele.

Do you think it's fair
that your uncle's big night

gets ruined just because your father
wants to punish me?

It's a habit. He's used to it.

That's why I came to you.

I want to help Siya
while sticking it to Mandla.

So what do you say?

Can we work together
and teach him a lesson?

You said all the right things, Auntie.

You're good.

- Are you going home?
- Yes, but I'll pass by Buhle's first.

- Gabisile?
- I know you're quite busy over there...

...but I think it would be better
if I was there as your wife.

No, stay home.

I don't need help right now.

All right, I'll see you when I get back.

What I can add to that
is that it was built by KZN talent.

Brother.

So this is where you're hiding.

I told you not to
involve yourself in the hotel issue.

I couldn't just sit around
and watch things fall apart.

I found a chef.

Didn't I tell you
Mandla was going to fix this?

I told you not to involve Mandla.

We can do it on our own.

And the fact that you're still sulking
proves that my plan worked.

Open your eyes.

Mandla is the one who doesn't want
your event to go ahead tomorrow.

Do you know that
Sibusiso is our enemy now?

Do you know what that means?

We may have won this round,
but what happens further down the road?

Forget about him.

He was our enemy anyway.

...your event wasn't going to happen.

You're so full of yourself.

Even Mandla is better.

Oh, come on, dude.

Do you know how fond
you were of me when we were kids?

That was 26 years ago.

You still expect me
to be running after you and admiring you?

Brother.

I can't bring back the wasted 26 years.

But I'm here now.

I'm doing what Dad would've wanted.

And that's only going to happen
because you're back?

We can only but try, Brother.

Stop saying Dad this, Dad that.

Because you don't know
how angry he was after you left.

And he took it out on us.

I'm sorry, Brother.

I didn't know.

You didn't know because you don't care.

So please stay out of my business.

That's all I want from you.

What are you doing here?

What's wrong?

I thought I should support you

because I know that
the next few days are important to you.

Does that mean that
you've been following me all this time?

What do you mean?

Listen.

You won't even know I'm here.

What's that?

It's for someone...
People who are potential clients.

The hotel CEO doing room service?

Which room did they give you?

Yours, obviously.

Yeah, I'll catch up with you later.

See you later.

Please keep this for me.

Gabisile just showed up unannounced.

You see...

everything is going well.

Granddaughter.

Hello, Grandpa. How are you?

I'm good, my child.

That's good.

Dad.