Lee-Anne and Nico are expecting their first child. Derik receives bad news about his health. Frik succumbs to a failing Malan Transport while Tessa's career flourishes. Johan breaks Elani's heart.

Derik hides his health problems from his family. Nico and Lee-Anne struggle with new parenthood. Malan Transport suffers a further setback. Freek is back at school and Elani greets Johan.

Brenda starts a business. Elani meets an older father from Junior's daycare. Frik gets a business offer connected to a criminal network. Freek discovers the truth about his biological father.

Brenda realizes that all is not well with Derik. Frik runs into Hannah at the school's parents' evening. Freek and Jessica drink champagne at his mother's wedding.

Derik reveals the truth about his health. Frik considers Tomma's business opportunity. Lee-Anne's mother comes to visit unexpectedly. Elani is invited to Wim's house.

Derik takes the boys on a men's weekend. Frik makes a drastic choice about Malan Vervoer's future. Wim and Elani go on their first date. Freek finds out that Jessica has a dark past.

The Malans have to say goodbye to a loved one. Johan returns from Peru. Lee-Anne has to choose between her job, and Nina. Frik shares an intimate moment with another woman.

Tessa and Frik try to save their marriage. Elani decides to move in with Wim. Freek makes plans to break into Thys' house. Brenda prepares for Italy.

Lee-Anne gets into trouble at work. The Freek's hatch a new plan to catch Thys. Frik is worried about Elani's relationship with Wim.

Brenda returns with big news. Frik has to make important decisions. Nico gets an extra job. Elani becomes suspicious of Wim. Jessica has to decide if she's going to help Freek.

Tessa gets a job offer from New York. Nico and Lee-Anne prepare for Nina's christening. Frik struggles to forgive himself. Freek infiltrates Thys' group. Elani finds out the truth about Wim.

It's Christmas time and Brenda is preparing for a special ceremony. Elani meets Johan, while Freek carries out his big plan against Thys. Tessa struggles with the divorce contract.