After years of estrangement, Khanyi Adesina returns home to fight for her family's business empire as it threatens to collapse under corruption.
When her estranged father asks her to come home, journalist Khanyi learns he is planning to make her CEO of the family business.
Khanyi weighs her father's offer after a confrontation with her brother Mandla, but a death in the family changes everything.
The Ndlovu siblings mourn their loss while trying to hide the details of what happened from family members, friends and the authorities.
As the family gathers for the funeral, Khanyi learns who she's up against. Her mother Madlamini is left with a difficult choice.
A violent attack on the company forces Khanyi to hold her own against a powerful gang. Gabisile grooms Siya to take over as CEO.
Thuli is on a mission to buy a house. Khanyi makes a bet with Mandla to resolve the drivers' strike and get sugarcane deliveries back on track.
Khanyi's first day as CEO of Spear is immediately undermined by Mandla. At her boarding school, Amahle sees Nido's true colors.
Feeling left behind, Akin considers an offer to dig into the Ndlovu family. Mandla hatches a plan to bring down Khanyi — and Spear along with her.
Following an act of sabotage, Khanyi reaches out to Zakhele for help with Spear's 25th anniversary celebrations. Siya is torn between love and duty.
Tensions rise at the anniversary party as the Ndlovu siblings continue to snipe at each other. Amahle catches Nido in a compromising position.
Khanyi is swept up in the public backlash against Nido. Mandla attempts to strike a deal with the A6, but soon finds himself out of his depth.
Tired of being sidelined, Lungelo breaks things off with Siya. Amahle publicly tells the truth of what she witnessed. Akin's editor pressures him.
With Spear mired in scandal and debt, Khanyi organizes an asset sale that leaves Siya in a tough spot. Amahle's return to school is met with derision.
As the sugarcane fields burn, Khanyi is left in the hot seat. Siya sends Nido abroad. The A6 ropes Mandla into a political assassination.
Thuli learns the truth of her mother's suicide. Akin confronts Khanyi about her suspected infidelity. Gabisile issues Siya an ultimatum.
With Dumi's help, Khanyi gets one step closer to finding her father's killer. Mandla is forced to take the blame for the assassination attempt.
In the hope that Nido will come forward with the truth, Siya reveals his own. Zakhele scolds Mandla over his reckless behavior.
Retracing her father's last steps, Khanyi finally discovers who was responsible for his death. Gabisile drives a wedge between Siya and Nido.
With the police and the A6 closing in, Mandla tries to make amends. Khanyi leaks incriminating documents to the press, which has deadly consequences.
With the future of Spear and the Ndlovu family hanging in the balance, Khanyi corners her father's killer — who has one card left to play.
