Coming up on
Muvhango in March, 2010:
Monday 01 March 2010 Episode 1105 Miriam threatens to do damage to Refiloe and Refiloe is completely broken down. A cheerful Spha manages to avoid a scolding and heads off to find out about night schools.
Refiloe misses Tumi and Agnes gets a disturbing call. Agnes hopes that Azwindini will protect her as always but he's not sure it'll be that simple.
Pfuluwani is excitedly making plans for the outing but Susan has to dash them.
Thandaza admits to James that she's struggling to deal with Spha. Azwindini returns from announcing the re-opening of the mill but Gizara is grimly considering the renaming of Tshedza.
James vouches for Meme and hands over Meme's letter to Thandaza.
Refiloe has made a duck and Tumi is worried.
Tuesday 2 March 2010Episode 1106 Thandaza and Spha clash when Spha makes fun of Vusi's TshiVenda outfit.
Thabo wonders whether Miriam had anything to do whether Refiloe's disappearance.
Thabo is furious when Gizara manages to push through his argument that the company should return to the Mukwevho name.
Tshianeo and Lufuno try to convince their mother to give up her fight, but Vho-Masindi has lost sight of reality. Meme ruffles feathers as she arrives at her old offices.
Tshianeo and Lufuno feel burdened by their mother's vendetta, and seek a way out. Meme begs forgiveness, but Thandaza refuses to allow Meme back into the fold.
Susan shares her worries about Vho-Masindi's crusade with her husband.
Mampho wants to report Refiloe missing, but Thabo stops her.
Thandaza and Spha have an explosive confrontation. Reflioe finally calls Agnes, and reports that she's fine. Thandaza finds a balance in her dealings with Spha.
Gizara and Thabo trade blows.
Wednesday 3 March 2010Episode 1107 Thabo is furious with Gizara. Thandaza lays down the law. Mampho and Thabo are relieved to learn that Refiloe is in Lesotho.
Azwindini tries to reason with Vho-Masindi but she turns it around on him and makes him feel guilty.
Tumi is also leaving but there's still lots of animosity between her and Miriam.
Azwindini and Lufuno argue over marriage, career and brewing trouble in Thathe.
Thabisile can't stay away from Mukwevho holdings. Mankosi returns with Vusi from school, and Spha has an idea.
Gizara returns triumphant. Thandaza panics when she returns to an empty house. Lufuno and Tshianeo leave Thathe but Tshianeo hasn't said goodbye to Vho-Masindi.
Spha eventually returns, having taken Vusi on a township tour, and is shocked at the level of Thandaza's fury.
Thursday 4 March 2010Episode 1108 Agnes gives Tumi a telling off before she leaves for Thathe.Pastor Morake tells Thabo to be patient, but Thabo wants to sort the family problems out immediately.
Thandaza is not impressed with an unapologetic Spha. Vho-Masindi is beside herself when she realises that Tshianeo has left without telling her.
Spha arrives at Mukwevho holdings, irritates Pearl and amuses James.
Spha interrupts Thandaza's meeting but his interruption turns out to be a good thing.
Miriam celebrates getting her house back while Thabo is not impressed.
Thandaza wants Kukie and Thabisile to visit all their subsidiary businesses but they want her to come too.
Miriam suggests to Thabo that they do a cleansing ceremony. Spha continues to confound and confuse Thandaza with his behaviour.
Mampho thinks a cleansing ceremony will allow Thabo to take his place as head of the family but Thabo has his doubts. Agnes is devastated to find that Azwindini's support for her is wavering.
Monday 8 March 2010Episode 1109 Spha and Thandaza clash over how Vusi should handle a school bully.
Mampho wants to try to bring Refiloe back for the cleansing and Miriam is not happy about that.
Nomusa tells Thandaza to find a way to deal with Spha because she reckons he's here to stay.
Agnes is convinced that Azwindini has turned on her because of the uncles influence and doesn't think that she has the energy to fight them off.
Meme has a mysterious plan that she hints at to James but will not reveal to him.
The uncles are clear that Agnes needs to be replaced as Khadzi, forthwith. Azwindini realizes that he might not be able sway the uncles decision. Miriam is not happy that Thabo has to work overtime to catch up at the mill.
Vusi gets into trouble at school and Thandaza blames Spha because he encouraged him to take on the bullies.
A stunning woman, who arrives for a take-away, makes a huge impression at Etwatwa. Phusuphusu reports back to Vho-Masindi that Agnes's fall from grace is imminent and Vho-Mukondeleli comes looking for gossip.
Miriam pays Meiki an unexpected, after-dinner visit at Etwatwa. Meiki realizes that her mother is lonely and misses Tshepo.
Thandaza, reaches her limit and finally kicks Spha out of her house.
Tuesday 9 March 2010Episode 1110 Spha is deeply hurt that Thandaza wants him gone. Gizara fears instability while Azwindini feels that he has to compromise.
James and Tshililo have a fine time complaining about not finding the perfect woman but Tshililo thinks that James needs to pick differently.
Azwindini finally tells Agnes that they may have to make a compromise to appease the unhappy uncles.Pearl and James think the world of Spha, and James gives kudos to a guiltridden Thandaza for taking him in - Thandaza mentions a marketing expert to advise him.
Agnes asks for Gizara's support and asks for a chance to address the elders before they make a decision. James is not looking forward to working with someone associated with Tshedza.
Agnes asks who the elders want to replace her with but Azwindini doesn't want to talk about it. Spha has been accepted to night school, and his strategy with Vusi has paid dividends.
The preparations for the cleansing start even when Mampho returns without Refiloe. James is not in the mood for going out and feels like Thandaza doesn't believe in his marketing skills.
Spha flirts with Dineo, and Mankosi and Vusi learn of Thandaza's plan to send Spha to student accommodation. This causes upset.
Spha flirts with Dineo, and Mankosi and Vusi learn of Thandaza's plan to send Spha to student accommodation - which also causes upset.
Wednesday 10 March 2010Episode 1111 Thandaza hands Spha a cheque and vusi doesn't want him to go. Miriam has a hard time removing Tshepo's clothes. Thandaza shares her dilemma with James.
Vho-Masindi feels that victory is near but she's frustrated that she can't reach Tshianeo. Nomusa disapproves of Thandaza's plan.
The village grapevine is heating up with the news that Agnes may be booted out and Vho-Mukondeleli comes for confirmation. The ladies look forward to their trip though Thandaza is reserved - Kukie gives her advice.
Spha charms everyone but Dineo and leaves James to pay his bill.
Miriam has asked for Tshepo's forgiveness and hopes that she can heal the rift between her and Refiloe.
Agnes feels like she's not part of the family. Thandaza goes back on her decision to boot Spha out when she witnesses a sweet little scene.
Agnes is disrupted by Vho-Nomboro's words.
Thursday 11 March 2010Episode 1112 The Buthelezi family is whole again. Vho-Nomboro disturbs the peace as the uncles gather for a meeting.
Thandaza thinks Thabisile should take up a position at MM. Agnes' plea only serves to irritate and alienate the elders. To everyone's shock Tshianeo arrives unexpectedly.
Spha charms pearl with naughty jokes. Agnes feels her heart has broken.
Spha needs money for books and stationary and Thandaza encourages him to get a part time job.
Vho-Masindi and Tshianeo have it out. Spha has a plan for an entrepreneurial venture. Mampho tells Miriam to get her life back.
Thandaza returns home to Spha-induced chaos: a car wash. Azwindini tells the uncles of his decision to keep Agnes as Khadzi and lays the issue of blood to rest forever.
Monday 15 March 2010Episode 1113 Thandaza pours cold water on the car wash idea, and demands Spha get a 'proper' job.
Mmbangiseni comes back from a visit to Venda and is all enthusiastic to spend more time with Dakalo. Meiki isn't happy.
Pearl sets a buzz going as Juby reports for duty at Mukwevho holdings.
Azwindini strips Agnes of all of her responsibilities and she sees this as the ultimate betrayal.
James takes to Juby and is very charming - both he and Thandaza sense that together they can achieve great things.
Tshianeo leaves Thathe without any guilt but Vho-Masindi is still blinded by her fury.
Miriam opens Meiki's eyes to the fact that she's being selfish about Mmbangiseni's decision to be with his son. She also cautions Meiki to watch her obsessive behaviour.
Mankosi pops in on Thandaza at work with a packed lunch and suggests that Spha look after the house during Thandaza's trip.
Tshianeo tells Agnes that they cannot be friends, there is too much distance between them but she urges her to fight back for her place in thathe.
Spha and Vusi bond, and Thandaza decides to treat the family to a restaurant meal.
Agnes is in limbo, not sure what to do with herself and Mulalo offers her a sympathetic ear.
The Buthelezi family eats out in style, Spha complains about not finding a job, and Thandaza offers him one housesitting her house while she's away on a trip.
Tuesday 16 March 2010Episode 1114 Thandaza sends Spha out into the world to look for work. Juby slashes James' ideas harshly and takes over.
Meiki supports Mmbangiseni's move, a spot opens up at Etwatwa and Thandaza suggests a replacement.
Susan and Pfuluwani are worried about Agnes and Azwindini. Thandaza tasks a slightly nervous and annoyed James with the running of the company in her absence and reluctantly agrees to speak to juby.
Vho-Masindi wants Susan and Pfuluwani to call Tshianeo back to Thathe.
Spha announces he's found a job, but Thandaza has a better plan.
Juby accuses James of being a school-ground snitch and he realizes that he may have made matters worse.
Meiki reluctantly agrees to give Spha a chance at Etwatwa. Juby complains about James. Thabisile has some insight into her friendís anger and James is frustrated by Juby.
Vho-Masindi's attempt to ingratiate herself to her son fails and she takes it out on Susan. Meme has big, but secret plans.
Wednesday 17 March 2010Episode 1115 Thandaza impresses on Spha the importance of him being responsible while she is on this trip. Azwindini barely touches ground.
Spha is a little overzealous at work. Vho-Masindi relishes Agnes' scarcity.
Thandaza tells James not to let juby get under his skin and recommends he gets out a bit.
Susan and Pfuluwani are distressed about Azwindini's workload and decide to ask Gizara for help. James is swamped and thrown by juby's demands.
the ladies bond on their trip.
Agnes has a meeting with a mysterious man. After a fruitful day the ladies arrive at their classy lodgings. Thandaza calls Spha.
Agnes is saddened by her lack of involvement in Thathe and calls Thabo for advice. Thabo is concerned about Agnes but tells her not to run from thathe.
the ladies' memorable day is rounded off with a surprise appearance by Meme.
Thursday 18 March 2010Episode 1116 Thandaza is still suspicious about Meme's visit to Bloemfontein but her friends manage to cheer her up.
James doesn't know whether to be angry or amused when juby tells him that he's too nice for the corporate kitchen. Spha had a party with friends last night and wakes up late, to the chaos caused during the party.
Susan and Pfuluwani try to help Azwindini but he's not responsive. Spha is late for work and Meiki gives him a final warning. Thabisile's car breaks down in the middle of the road and kukie comes to the rescue.
The chief's wives complain to Vho-Masindi about how hard Azwindini is working himself and Vho-Masindi thinks the solution is for Tshianeo to come back home.
James and Juby wrangle over ideas and James' kind gestures offend Juby.
Spha seems to be managing at work, until there's a phone call, which causes him to make a mess again.
James is swamped and all this work is just making him uncreative. James tells Thabisile that Juby is a tyrant and asks for advice. Meme checks into the same hotel as Thandaza and her colleagues.
Juby complains about James but Pearl says only nice things about him ...
Monday 22 March 2010Episode 1117 Juby and James can't see eye-to-eye on anything. Spha is on thin ice at etwatwa, but his charm as always saves the day. Thandaza decides to cut short their excursion.
Azwindini is missing Agnes but Agnes tells him that she just needs some time to figure herself out. Azwindini is troubled.
Tshililo makes a spot-on analysis about James and Juby; and Thabisile gives James a tip. Spha finally gets himself fired.
Mulalo wants to know why Azwindini abandoned Agnes and only manages to infuriate Azwindini. James and Juby annoy each other terribly.
Thandaza is worried when she can't get hold of Spha. Gizara thinks that Azwindini is taking it too far but Azwindini is sure that he's coping James wants to complain about work but Tshililo won't let him.
Thandaza returns to a full-scale party.
Tuesday 23 March 2010Episode 1118 Thandaza loses it with Spha who fails to tell her that he's been fired.
mulalo is desperate to be accepted back into the Mukwevho family.
Thandaza has a big distribution deal to negotiate, and shares her concerns about Memewith James.
Phususphusu reluctantly agrees to talk to the family on Mulalo's behalf.
James phones Thandaza. Juby overhears James whinging about her.
Thabisile moves into her office at MH. James asks her to check if Meme's up to her old tricks.
Thandaza learns the truth about Spha's dismissal. Thandaza confronts meme.
James tries to follow Thabisile's advice regarding juby, but it backfires on him.
Juby feels like James is trying to belittle her with his chivalrous behaviour. Thabisile admits that she encouraged James in his behaviour. Mulalo waits impatiently for phusuphusu to contact him.
Wednesday 24 March 2010Episode 1119Spha makes a massive display about turning over yet another new leaf but when he asks Thandaza for her help, she insists he has to win back his job on his own.
James' ego is dented when Tshililo tells him he's too much of a girl's friend and not enough of a man.
Spha delivers his first apology to Meiki, a note with one word "sorry".
mulalo is anxious about facing the family and Agnes still hasn't heard anything about him at the royal house.
Spha delivers his second apology, a cardboard sign with "sorry" printed on it. and Thandaza furiously confronts Meme about meeting with MH staff. Juby apologies to James and wants to be friends but James just wants to keep it professional.
Susan reminds Agnes that she has nephews that are missing her they have nothing to do with the adults' issues. Thandaza's suspicion grows, as Thabisile provides further evidence that Meme has been paying regular visits to the Tshedza HQ.
Mulalo pressurizes Phusuphusu - he's feels he is not working fast enough in finding out where he stands in the royal household.
Thandaza intervenes in the war between James and Juby when it threatens to affect the whole office.
Spha delivers his third apology, a banner with the word "sorry" painted on it. Meiki throws an apron at him and tells him to starts washing up. Meme and KK have a mysterious meeting.
Juby and James come up with a great campaign despite their war - Thandaza is mad about it but James is still worried.
Thursday 25 March 2010Episode 1120 James and Juby are in a celebratory mood but Thabisile curtails the possibility of a lunch. Spha celebrates his return to grace, but Thandaza is distracted.
Juby and James are on better terms but something is awkward.
Agnes and Azwindini are barely on speaking terms and Azwindini accuses of being the one out of line. Thabisile fixes juby up on a date while juby insists James is not her type.
Agnes advises Mulalo to find an elder that has the family's respect and will give mulalo a chance. Spha rubs Dineo the wrong way - he breaks a couple of plates.
Thandaza's suspicions are growing, and she has a radical plan she wants to move offices. War breaks out between an admiring Spha and a disdainful Dineo.
James still wants to go for a celebratory dinner but an uncomfortable Juby doesn't want to mix business with pleasure.
Vusi and Spha continue to bond over Zulu identity. Spha wants to do umsebenzi for Vusi.
Monday 29 March 2010Episode 1121 Thandaza and Spha have an argument about which clan, between Venda and Zulu, Vusi belongs to.
Juby and James's war is so intense they can't even hide it in front of their juniors. Dineo hatches a plan to discredit Spha, and settle a score.
Mulalo and Phusuphusu clash as Mulalo is tired of waiting for an answer from him.
James confronts Thandaza about her rationale for the big move. Mulalo asks for Mushasha's help and after a grilling, Mushasha agrees to assist.
Thandaza makes an appearance at Etwatwa and finds Spha struggling to keep up. Thabisile quizzes Juby about why James is affecting her so much.
Spha is struggling to cope with the waiting job, causing chaos ... and Dineo swoops in the save the day.
Their friends have had enough of James and Juby's complaining.
Lufuno convinces Mulalo that his meeting with the Mukwevhos will go the he wants.
Spha is furious with himself and ready to quit, but Mankosi demonstrates her parental acumen.
Tuesday 30 March 2010Episode 1122 Meme assures James that she has nothing up her sleeve. Dineo shows Spha who's the boss.
James and Juby make peace - sort of.
Vho-Masindi berates Lufuno and Mulimisi but Mulimisi manages to charm her out of her bad mood.
Thandaza tells James and Juby not to let their animosity for each other affect their presentation to the board.
Spha has a pygmalion moment with Dineo and Meiki. James tries to convince Thandaza that Meme poses no threat.
Thandaza is not impressed with the oneupmanship shown by James and juby in their presentation to the board. but the board members seem to like their ideas.
Out of respect for Mushasha, Azwindini agrees to hear what Mulalo has to say.
Thandaza is ready to read James and Juby the riot act and is completely disarmed by their sudden friendliness towards one another.
Spha impresses everyone with his impeccable waitering skills.
Lufuno confronts Agnes who suggests that she's had enough of being the No. 1 sister in Thathe.
Wednesday 31 March 2010Episode 1123 Meiki is approached by a famous author and TV personality for her to host the book launch of his autobiography.
Thandaza admits to Nomusa that she is still concerned about Meme. Tshililo realises that James has feelings for Juby.
Vho-Masindi is worried about Azwindini's meeting with Mulalo. James acts strangely around Juby as they prepare for the press conference.
Pearl is nervous about the move to the new building and what it means for her.
Thandaza is puzzled at the way James and Juby suddenly seem to be getting on.
Meiki thinks the book launch could put Etwatwa on the map. Spha is livid because he's not invited.
James and Juby dazzle the media at the press conference. Thandaza is very impressed. As predicted the famous author is a complete diva. Spha earns himself a big tip.
Agnes doesn't think Mulalo should get his hopes up regarding his meeting with Azwindini.
Spha surprises everyone by bringing pizzas home for dinner. But his good mood is ruined when Mankosi mentions his father.
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