01x02 - Episode 2

[bunniefuu]

What kind of person does

something this cruel
to someone who is deceased?

Dad, I've only been here for one day,

but we're already digging graves!

Burying corpses!

I'm certain, Khanyisile,
that these people are angry.

You know how I feel about Spear.

That's why I need you.
You're my last hope.

Dad, no, you can't expect me to fix it.

Then don't fix anything. Change things.

I know you have doubts.

Let me give you this for now.

It's yours.

All of it is yours,
but only if you want it.

Remember, my child,

an elephant herd is led by a strong queen.

It's going to be all right, my girl.

It's all going to be all right.

It's Mandla again.

Aren't you going to answer it?

He's going to nag me about articles
that I know nothing about.

So tell me,

how big is this problem?

It's going to damage
the company's reputation.

It's also going to make people
not trust us anymore.

And others may even want to
withdraw their contracts.

This is so unfair.

So journalists are going to
be talking about this

and completely forget
about Spear's 25th anniversary.

Don't worry about that.

I'll fix this.

We're going through so much, Uncle.
The business is losing money.

And him? He goes
and fetches my sister from Cape Town.

What are those two plotting?

No, man.

Are you hearing yourself?

Huh?

You sound paranoid.

Maybe she's here
for the 25th anniversary of Spear.

I'm just confused.

I'm frustrated because

our construction department can't lose
contracts when we have worked so hard.

Dad doesn't care about any of that.

Have you seen the article
in today's Business Day?

Greetings.

The great Gatsheni.

We spoke about this.

I asked you nicely
not to come to my work, Dad.

Zakhele, my son.

I'm here because I want to support you.

I'm a man. I can stand on my own.
I don't need your help.

Do it for my sake.

And make me something to eat.

The great Gatsheni.

You need to mend things with your son.

He is your heir.

I've been trying, Gatsheni,

but the boy is very stubborn.

Really?

Come here!

Did you just find out?

Actually, Uncle Mandla is actually hosting
a party for us tonight to celebrate.

Uncle Mandla bought him for me.

Do you know how much this horse costs?

Great Lord!

That can't be. How much?

I knew you'd react like this.

At least Uncle supports me.

Instead of congratulating me and being
happy for your son, you're fighting me.

You will not emotionally blackmail me,
and I'm not fighting with you.

To find clarity and figure out
what you want to do.

You weren't suppose to stay
with your grandparents this long...

And Uncle Mandla can afford it.

What time does the party start?

It starts a bit later.

I can even call Uncle now
to show you that you are actually invited.

It doesn't change the fact that this horse
costs seven million rands.

Don't be silly.

How can your mother not be invited?

I'll make sure her name is
on the guest list.

Listen, I have to go.

I'll see you in the evening.

Sister-in-law.

What are you doing here?
Since it's not even Christmas yet.

You wrote an article about my family.

What do you want me to do?

Be upset? Or jump for joy?

I'll ask you again. What brings you here?

I don't need your permission
to see my brother.

Now move.

- Buddy.
- My buddy.

Buddy.

When did you get here?

I arrived yesterday.

No phone call?

Did you come with Akin?

I'm only here with the child.
Just the two of us.

- My niece.
- You should see how big Amahle is.

Greetings.

- Can I get you anything else?
- No, we're all right.

- Hey, man! Hey.
- Hey!

Sorry. I'm very sorry. Apologies.

How long have you been here?

I'm new. I started yesterday.

- I'm so sorry.
- Don't be so clumsy.

Boyabenyathi, would you like to sit down?
So we can talk like men.

So tell me, what's new?

You'll never guess
what I was doing yesterday.

What were you doing?

I was with Dad at the cemetery
to bury Mr. Tumi again.

They left a message saying,
"Remember who your friends are."

- Have you seen today's Business Day?
- I saw it.

If that came out,
it would be the end of us.

I won't tell anyone about it.

I want you to tell me,
is it true that Dad has changed?

You're not getting any more of my money.

The deal is off.

Are you upset about seeing
your friend's corpse?

I don't scare easily.

I'm not sure whether he's changed or not,
but he seems to have a conscience now.

Even Spear Construction is
almost non-existent.

I'm sure wherever Mandla is,
he must be fuming.

Yes, he... I mean,
this is bigger than Mandla.

If Dad doesn't pay those contracts,
Mandla will be the least of his problems.

You know, it's been years
since I last saw Bhekisizwe like this.

But looking back,
I do remember this side of him.

I can see what he's trying to do,
but times have changed.

He has to acknowledge that.

I'll speak to him, but you know
how stubborn your brother can be.

This is very important.

- He has to listen to you.
- You know he has the final say.

I'll support him, no matter what.

I always have, and I always will.

Your spinach is as big
as an elephant's ears.

They say I have the magic touch.

Hey! How are you?

My love, are you well?

I just knocked off work.
I'm just passing by.

And then what's happening here?

Champagne? Tequila?

You know very well, that's not me.

Sister.

You're six years sober?

I'm so proud of you, Sis.

Don't undermine your efforts.

This is a big win.
Six years is a very long time.

Besides, Zakhele,
I could have never done this without you.

Or Dad.

I mean, Dad was there for me
when I couldn't even be there for myself.

I hear you, Sister, but don't forget
that he's the one who ruined our lives.

Ruined our mother's life.

I don't even understand why
he brought that wh*re to the restaurant.

Who?

How's your dad?

How are you?

Thank you.

Your name is not here, ma'am.

- What are you doing outside?
- I want to go inside,

but they told me I'm not on the list.

- No, there's no such thing. Let's go.
- Thank you, Brother.

He said I'll be on the list,
and the next thing, I'm not.

He's infuriating.

Where is your father?

My sister.
Where have you been all this time?

I told my PA
to add your name on the guest list.

Then why weren't you answering your phone?

You see what this place is like.
How was I going to hear the phone ringing?

Why the hell did you buy my son
a horse worth seven million rands, Mandla?

I didn't know that such a grown man
needs his mom's permission

to accept a gift from his uncle.

Now tell me what the big deal is
that Father fetched you to come do here.

Because he's a grown man.

He fathered me.

He doesn't need your permission
to talk to me.

Don't get smart with me, Khanyisile.

Tell me you're joking.

I didn't come here to joke around.
Why would I?

I hope you told him
that making you CEO is madness.

- Why?
- Because that position is mine.

It suits me. I worked hard for it.

You're just a journalist.

Khanyisile, I can also play the guitar,

but I wouldn't call myself
the king of Maskandi.

Dad wants to end the corruption,
something you won't help with.

What you're referring to is
how business is done in South Africa.

Leaving corpses in the fields?

That's how business is done?
Here in South Africa?

You see what you just said,

it really shows that you're not suited
to be a CEO.

And that's something I won't allow.
It won't happen.

We'll just see about that.

Oh, my brother.

Come sit. Let me get you a drink.

Come.

Sit down. What's up? Is everything okay?

It's fine. I'll drive you home.

No, don't worry.

There's no need. I'll drive you,
so we can talk for a bit.

So, Mr. CFO, where are your bodyguards?

I don't need bodyguards.
Everybody loves me.

Even though I'm not a Ndlovu.

You've been with my parents for a while.

They're your blood, not mine.

The last time I heard,
you were getting married.

Let's just say,
I never loved her that much.

I know what true love is,
and that wasn't it.

My Gatsheni.

My love.

I thought I should let you know
that Vusi says he'll stand with you,

but he wants you to change your mind.

I know that.

I also want you to change your mind.

Gatsheni, I love you, you know.

But I am scared.

I know you're scared.

But as for me,

I'm tired of bowing down to those people.

What are you trying to say?

Are you just going to let them
take everything from you?

It won't be as easy as that.
You know that.

Calm down, my love.

Everything is going to be all right.

The kids will be here soon.
Let's get ready.

- I'm so happy.
- Hi, Dad.

I'm here for the food. I want to see
what you've cooked without me.

Okay, we're going inside.

Okay, let's go inside.

This boy can eat, I won't lie to you.

- I'll pass on the compliments.
- Your son eats a lot!

He never gets satisfied. How long!

Leave some for us too.

Leave my child alone.

I don't think I like the marinade.
Something is missing.

Mine is much nicer.

Listen, this bottle costs 200.
It's very expensive.

Because it's made for people like you.
Rich with no taste.

How am I involved in your feud?

So tell me.

When are you going to tell me?

When are you going to tell us?

Dad. What are you talking about?

Speak.

Tell them all while they're
at the table eating

that you have decided
to give Khanyi the family business.

Is that true?

It's true, Bro, but...

But what? When were you going to tell me?

Mandla, is that
how you speak to your father?

Where is your respect?

I would like an answer, that's all.

Enough!

Who do you think you are
to grill me with questions?

No one is going to ask me
stupid questions.

This is my company. This is my house.

Everything will happen on my terms.
Do you hear me?

Let me get some air.

Dad.

Don't worry.

I just need some air.

Go and tell Grandpa
that you don't want it.

But I can tell you don't like it here.

Dad!

Dad!

Dad! Gatsheni!

Please don't leave me, Gatsheni.
Please don't leave me.