On
Scandal! this Septmber, 2008:
Monday, 1 September 2008Episode 761 Shakira makes it clear to Alex that she still wants him, and she refuses to let anything get in the way of her happiness. All the NZH women are taken with new-guy-on-the-block LentsweMokheti's winning smile and abundant charm.
Palesa is devastated when she discovers the real reason behind Maletsatsi's disapproval of her relationship with Lefa. A disappointed Morongwe isn't convinced when Alex swears to her that Shakira's flirting with him is a thing of the past.
Tuesday, 2 September 2008Episode 762 Daniel tells a stunned Alex about the deal Morongwe made with him behind Alex's back. Palesa accepts Lefa's marriage proposal, despite Maletsatsi and Eddie’s disapproval. Lentswe's been making quite an impression on the NZH staff, but Mangi and Nhlanhla feel threatened by him.
A resigned Alex accuses Morongwe of being unable to trust him and reckons she can never stop her controlling ways.
Wednesday, 3 September 2008Episode 763 Eddie's overjoyed to hear his novel's going to be published – thanks to Mmadika encouragement. Maletsatsi is happy for Eddie's success, but peeved that it was Mmadika's doing. Nhlanhla is depressed about losing the art director job to Lentswe, until Nadia gives him new hope for a brighter future.
Palesa doesn't know if she and Maletsatsi can ever have a proper mother/daughter relationship. Morongwe is desperate for reconciliation with Alex after their fight …little does she know, Alex is caught up in the arms of a steamy Shakira.
Thursday, 4 September 2008Episode 764 Eddie admits to Mmadika that being a published author doesn’t mean a life of wealth for them. Nhlanhla is convinced that Lentswe isn't nearly as nice as he seems, even if everyone else thinks the new guy's just great.
Palesa accuses a shocked Maletsatsi of trying to cause trouble for her and Lefa. Maletsatsi denies it, but Palesa refuses to believe her mother. Mo comes across Alex and Shakira sharing an intimate moment – and all hell breaks loose.
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Monday, 8 September 2008Episode 765 Alex moves out and a cold and bitter Mo accuses him of turning his back on her and the twins. The news of Alex and Shakira's affair spreads like wildfire through NZH, but a defiant and remorseless Shakira is adamant she deserves to be happy. Mangi learns that Lentswe is the son of Neo Mokheti – Daniel's associate.
Maletsatsi is shocked that Eddie wants to take unpaid leave to finish his novel, especially because there's no guarantee Eddie's book will sell. An emotionally exhausted Morongwe takes time out from work, and admits to Mmadika that she thinks it's over for good between her and Alex.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008Episode 766A shattered Morongwe is forced to face the fact that her marriage is truly over. A guilty Palesa's horrified to discover she's falsely accused Maletsatsi of betrayal. Eddie's dream comes true when he is offered the job of permanent Editor of The Voice. Or does it?
Nhlanhla and Mangi are convinced that Lentswe, the new Art Director, is just too good to be true.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008Episode 767 Nhlanhla and Mangi continue their investigation into Lentswe's past, but it isn't going well.
Eddie realises he's going to have to decide which of his two dreams to follow. Mmadika does her best to support Morongwe, but Mo's emotional disintegration continues.
Thursday, 11 September 2008Episode 768 Maletsatsi wants Eddie to take the permanent editor job for financial security, but he wants to pursue his dream of finishing his novel. Both Tino and Abigail disapprove of Shakira's affair with Alex, and worry about her emotional stability. Lefa asks Eddie to help him reach out to Lolo.
Mangi and Nhlanhla set Lentswe up for ridicule at the upcoming team social drinks party. Alex asks Morongwe for unofficial custody of the twins and a legal separation.
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Monday, 15 September 2008Episode 769 Alex and Morongwe tell the twins they're separating. But, instead of resolving the issue, Alex's violent dark side is awakened. Eddie's struggle to decide whether to become permanent editor or finish his novel forces the three women in his life into conflict. Lentswe's impending initiation is making him queasy, until he finds a way to turn the tables on Mangi and Nhlanhla.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008Episode 770 Lentswe pretends to be freaking out over his upcoming "initiation ritual", but he's really just toying with Mangi and Nhlanhla. Alex feels bad for almost hitting Morongwe and Shakira puts increasing pressure on him to allow her to see the twins. Eddie urges Maletsatsi to support whatever decision he makes. But will he accept the promotion, or take time off work to finish his novel? Morongwe's on the warpath and is now determined to divorce Alex as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008Episode 771Mmadika’s frantic when Morongwe disappears, fearing her sister’s delicate emotional state might be the cause. Eddie’s honoured to be invited to the international journalist forum, but Palesa’s concerned when he’s reluctant to share the good news with Maletsatsi.
Lentswe approaches Abigail to suggest a “perfect” candidate for the position of new RT’s manager. Shakira strongly defends Alex when she learns that he almost hit Morongwe.
Thursday, 18 September 2008Episode 772 Morongwe’s car is found abandoned, and the police can’t locate her or the children. When Maletsatsi confronts Eddie about not telling her he’s been invited to the journalist’s forum, we learn he’s nervous to deliver a speech.
Keketso starts her first day of work as RT’s manager, and is thrown in the deep end by Abigail. Shakira is quick to point out Morongwe’s increasing emotional instability in an effort to discredit Morongwe in Alex’s eyes.
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Monday, 22 September 2008Episode 773 Morongwe returns to find the family questioning her sanity, and past demons rearing their ugly heads. Eddie’s fear of public speaking causes Maletsatsi and Mmadika to find solutions; but are they wanted? Keketso is making a good impression on Abigail, but it’s Mangi who is left speechless by her…
Tuesday, 23 September 2008Episode 774 Eddie’s still not keen to deliver his speech, but submits himself to Lefa’s public speaking training. Morongwe’s emotional state becomes increasingly erratic and Shakira takes full advantage of it. Nhlanhla tells Mangi that Keketso is way out of his league, but Mangi is absolutely entranced and won’t give up.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008Episode 775 Morongwe’s diagnosed with depression and has to remain in hospital for observation. Shakira’s thrilled to learn the court has granted Alex interim custody of the twins, but she’s not pleased when Alex explains that this is likely to change once Morongwe gets better.
Daniel gives Mangi advice on the fairer sex, but Mangi continues to be tongue-tied in front of Keketso. And what exactly is Lentswe’s connection to the lovely new RT’s manager? Shakira illegally sources Morongwe’s anti-depressant medication. She formulates a plan to get Morongwe out of the way, so she can have Alex all to herself.
Thursday, 25 September 2008Episode 776 Morongwe is discharged from hospital and put on medication for her depression and insomnia. Eddie accepts the job as Editor of The Voice, only to find out that Daniel has made an official offer to somebody else. Morongwe asks Alex to return his keys to her flat but without his knowledge, Shakira steals them, sneaks into Morongwe’s flat and replaces the anti-depression medication with pills of a much higher dosage.
Pleased to find out that Keketso likes him, Mangi bets that by week’s end she’ll be begging him for a date. Then Lentswe gets involved, saying that he’ll have a date with Keketso before Mangi. Game on!
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Monday, 29 September 2008Episode 777 Morongwe’s condition takes a turn for the worse as she takes the increased dosage Shakira has tampered with. Eddie’s dream of being Editor of The Voice finally comes true. Mangi is determined to win Keketso over even if it means getting his friends in on the action.
Tuesday, 30 September 2008Episode 778Mmadika is devastated by Morongwe’s relapse and confides in Nadia her fear that Morongwe is suicidal. Maletsatsi is up in arms when she discovers that a ‘sex shop’ has opened in the neighbourhood. Keketso rebuffs Mangi’s date request but then accepts a date with Lentswe. Shakira begins to mentally destabilize Morongwe which leads to Mo taking an overdose.
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