Coming up on
Scandal! this May, 2010:
Monday 3 May 2010Episode 1109 Palesa and Lefa realize that their marriage is in trouble. Shakira is humiliated when a story she's just pitched to Donna appears on the front cover of Scandal's rival publication.
Daniel realizes that the trial is going badly for him; he is even more gutted when Mangi expresses his doubts about his innocence.
Tuesday 4 May 2010Episode 1110 Mangi asks Alex to 'go easy' on Daniel when he testifies. Shakira puts into motion Donna's suggestion that as long as there's a kernel of truth at the heart of any story, it's fine to make up the rest.
Palesa leaves Lefa again. Mangi is appalled when Eddie reveals his doubts of Daniel's innocence.
Wednesday 5 May 2010Episode 1111 Donna orders Mangi to get Daniel to submit his column immediately - or their deal is off. Daniel erupts defensively when Dika raises the question of how the trial is affecting Mangi.
Mangi is awkward when Daniel asks him to do an interview for The Voice, underlining his support for his dad. A desperate Shakira keeps the journos 'hostage' in a pitch meeting.
Thursday 6 May 2010Episode 1112 Erin wants to design a special outfit for Fiona to wear at her life-achievement award event. In spite of Mangi's request, Alex's testimony against Daniel is damning.
Shakira meets with Katlego (played by
Khanyi Mbau) and plans a lingerie shoot at Cole's Lounge. Jacques interviews Mangi, who is having difficulty holding onto his belief that Daniel is innocent.
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Monday 10 May 2010Episode 1113 Mangi's devastated about his interview in The Voice. Erin's excited about her garment designs for Fiona, but her mom has other things on her mind.
Jody and Maria report that there's no interesting news worth printing about Katlego, so Shakira makes a plan.
Tuesday 11 May 2010Episode 1114 Alex is brutally cross-examined in Daniel's trial. Mangi's faith in his father continues to fade. Erin and her mom reach an understanding, but what is Fiona hiding? Shakira stages a steamy photo shoot for Scandal.
Wednesday 12 May 2010Episode 1115 Daniel plans a controversial strategy that might benefit him in court, although he may lose Mangi's support as a result. How will Erin react when she discovers secret love letters written to her mother?
Shakira takes the phrase, 'gutter journalism,' to the extreme. The State calls a bombshell last-minute witness to testify against Daniel.
Thursday 13 May 2010Episode 1116 Shakira is anxious in advance of the new issue of Scandal in which her controversial shoot will appear. Wayne gets Erin in trouble when he reveals to Fiona the secret he's been sworn to keep.
Monday 17 May 2010Episode 1117 Mangi dreads the day in court, knowing Daniel intends to frame Nadia for Leticia's murder. Erin is delighted when her Uncle Bernie arrives to visit, but Fiona doesn't share her joy.
Shakira's still very pleased with the Katlego article, although Jody and Thembeka are starting to have doubts. Dr Louw finishes her testimony for the state and Rosie starts the cross- examination.
Tuesday 18 May 2010Episode 1118 Donna goes to great lengths to get her scoop. Fiona tries in vain to get rid of Bernie.
Shakira's bright idea is reported to the press ombudsman. Daniel collapses!
Wednesday 19 May 2010Episode 1119 Dika is surprised when Donna insists on sitting in on Pravesh's interview. and that she will be sitting in on the session. Tino is convinced there is more to the relationship between Fiona and Bernie than meets the eye.
Mo is furious when Jody confesses to how Shakira set up Katlego's shoot. Mangi freaks out when Pravesh confronts him about Daniel's allegations that she murdered Leticia.
Thursday 20 May 2010Episode 1120 Donna steps on numerous toes when she interferes with news content. Fiona admits to Erin that she and Bernie were once lovers.
Shakira's forced to deal with the backlash of her work indiscretion on her own after Donna deflects all the blame.
Daniel decides to testify. But will his testimony save or sink him?
Monday 24 May 2010Episode 1121 After Donna tampers with Mmadika's interview with Pravesh, Mmadika worries Nadia will feel betrayed Dika apologizes for Donna's insensitivity.
Bernie realizes he's burnt yet another bridge. Donna toys with Shakira's emotions. Daniel begs Mangi for support.
Tuesday 25 May 2010Episode 1122 In spite of facing a formal hearing, Shakira refuses to print a retraction to her article about Katlego. A drunken Bernie tries to kiss Erin.
Pravesh confronts Donna over disrespecting Nadia but she puts him in his place with some harsh truths.
Daniel successfully creates reasonable doubt regarding his involvement in Leticia's death - but the most incriminating evidence is yet to come.
Wednesday 26 May 2010Episode 1123Today the State presents Daniel's most incriminating and irrefutable evidence: his bloody fingerprint in Leticia's blood. Mangi skips court, unable to face all the madness.
Bernie threatens Fiona. Mo informs Shakira that Scandal does not have to print a written retraction. Shakira's elated, however that's not the end of the story.
Thursday 27 May 2010Episode 1124 The verdict is given in Daniel's trial.
Donna hits a brick wall in the form of Eddie and Dika. Erin is devastated when she learns the truth about her mother.
Mo moves to get rid of Shakira.
Monday May 31 2010Episode 1125 Tino finds a solution when Fiona confides in him that she is worried Bernie may tip off the cops - or the media - about the secret.
Shakira plays open cards with Donna. Thato and Mangi have an emotional farewell.
Daniel is gripped by dread.
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