The Marais family and their staff, are getting ready to celebrate another decade on the wine farm in Soebatskloof. Hopefully the celebration is the only thing going on.
Hermien struggles to come to terms with Charl Snr's diagnosis. Sandy is over the moon while planning the wedding, but Shireen and Debbie-Lee are less than impressed.
The workers are not happy when they are informed of the possible sale of the wine farm. They decide to take their own course of action. Edmund is starting to see that his world is not as safe or simple as he had hoped.
Sandy threatens to boycott the wedding, Hermien falls deeper into an emotional well, Veronique hears something she shouldn't, Debbie-Lee is frustrated with Phillip and a great tragedy befalls the farm.
The farm is in mourning. Tjoppie tries to motivate and reassure the workers. Junior arrives from London, but immediately feels out of place because of the argument between himself and Charl senior on his previous visit.
The people of Soebatskloof are reeling in the aftermath of Charl Snr's tragic accident. Hermien waits impatiently to get the go ahead to put her husband to rest.
The Marais family is concerned about Tjoppie's health. Junior is determined to challenge the will, while Veronique attempts to influence Tjoppie. Nenna and Joey discover who benefits from Charl Snr's estate.
The battle lines are drawn after the reading of Charl Snr's will. Veronique asks Tjoppie to do damage control, while Edmund tries to come to turns with the news that he is inheriting the farm.
Charl Snr's funeral is threatened by the many secrets that have been buried over time on Soebatskloof. Emotions run high after the reading of the will.
The pressure mounts on Veronique and Junior after Hermien saw them in a compromising position. Both try and find out why Hermien is avoiding confronting them about what she had seen.
Junior and Veronique formulate a plan to keep their affair under wraps. CJ is sick and tired of sharing Gabby with Armand. Edmund makes a decision about his future. An unexpected visitor arrives.
Soebatskloof is becoming a ticking time bomb. Anger, resentment, and envy are all playing a part, along with lust and deceit, so it is just a question of time as to which will be the trigger
The Marais sons and grandsons face another hurdle. Du Toit's mother may be able to help heal the rift between him and Annette. Veronique and Junior fight to save their inheritance.
Veronique and Junior finally put plans in motion to prove that Charl Snr was not of sane mind when he changed his will. The gloves come off as the Marais children are challenged to take sides.
Junior proves Veronique wrong when he calls Sandy and Debbie-Lee on the red carpet. Shireen fights against the green eye monster, while Armand loses all reason after seeing CJ kiss Gabby.
The barely contained calm on Soebatskloof is under threat again. Hermien looks to protect her family from ghosts of the past, and Annette prepares to stand her ground
CJ still feels responsible for Gabby and is upset with Marco for not wanting to participate in his plan. Edmund learns that Annette is considering IVF and makes a startling discovery about Shireen.
Edmund struggles to come to terms with Shireen's decision to put her career before children. Du Toit remains incapable of finding the way to Annette's heart.
Hermien is upset to hear that Junior has gone against her instruction to keep Octavia from the property. Annette tries to figure out why she is dragging her heels to make an appointment with the fertility specialist.
Hermien has her hands full knowing that Octavia is secretly meeting with Junior. She needs to be capable of standing up to the bullish Junior if he ignores her order that Octavia is not to be allowed on the farm.
Octavia tells a different story from the one that has been told to Annette and Junior all of these years. CJ discovers something unexpected in Junior's car. Hermien begs Octavia to let sleeping dogs lie and Octavia threatens Nenna.
Octavia has a suggestion that poses a greater danger for Nenna and Veronique and Octavia's claws come out. Annette and Edmund are like moths to a flame and Armand does not let grass grow under his feet.
Edmund and Annette are both filled with guilt while Shireen has hope for her and Edmund. Veronique is disappointed in her sons and Gabby tells CJ the truth.
Soebatskloof is buzzing after Octavia's claim that she bought some of the farm's land from Marcel. Veronique has to decide whose side she will be taking as the war of ownership ensues.
Octavia, once again, has an Ace up her sleeve which she plays to rattle the Marais clan. Annette puts in a last desperate effort to get Du Toit to allow her to stay on Soebatskloof which sends their relationship into uncharted territory.
Edmund and Annette are at a crossroads. Gabby's lies finally catch up with her. The people of Soebatskloof realise that nothing will ever be the same again as Octavia stakes her claim.
Octavia is making her presence felt and makes no bones about it that she's the new boss. While Gabby's life is falling apart, both Debbie-Lee and Shireen seem determined to take charge of their lives.
CJ overhears a shocking conversation. Octavia's gift to CJ infuriates Veronique. Debbie-Lee is set on going to France. Hermien begs Annette not to attend Octavia's dinner.
Octavia surprises everybody with an unexpected announcement. CJ's suspicions are confirmed. Edmund tells Annette she doesn't have to return to Australia. Veronique receives incriminating pictures.
Will CJ keep Veronique's secret and is there anyone on her side? Annette makes a shocking discovery and Marco meets the mysterious guy he was talking to online.
Edmund is put under incredible pressure when Junior plays his trump card and Veronique is once again plotting. Jason and Marco experience conflict and Shireen worries about Debbie-Lee.
Edmund is on high alert as he realises that Octavia and Junior will push through with their threat. Debbie-Lee asks Phillip to help her get the money for the Culinary course.
Joey's granddaughters cause him sleepless nights and he and Nenna plan an intervention. While Tjoppie struggles to process the truth about his biological father.
Tjoppie tells Veronique about Hermien's confession. Sandy accuses Debbie-Lee of having an affair. While, Edmund finds an unsuspected visitor in his bedroom.
Joey sees a scantily dressed Annette leaving Edmund's house. Sandy urges Debbie-Lee to reach out to Phillip. Hermien receives a threatening note and Shireen is shocked to hear about Edmund's night visitor.
Veronique plots behind Hermien's back. Shireen tells Debbie-Lee what happened with Annette and Edmund. Veronique humiliates Debbie-Lee and Hermien needs medical attention.
Veronique's pleasure in blackmailing Hermien is short lived. Annette tries to forget about her desire for Edmund, while Shireen struggles to be in Annette's presence.
Veronique plays her hand and forces Hermien into telling the truth. The news of Shireen's behaviour, the day before, travels and pushes Nenna to take matters in hand.
Annette struggles to accept a shocking revelation. Hermien enlists Rijk's help, when the walls start closing in. Mercy's 21st celebration is off to a good start.
