7de Laan: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of 7de Laan Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jan 14, 2008
Vanessa tries to get Tessa to look at Bart’s’ death from a different perspective. Finally the night of the opening of Helena’s gallery arrives, Diederik is worried that San-Mari wo
Episode 2
Jan 15, 2008
Christelle suspects that there’s something happening between Jan-Hendrik and Helena. San-Mari blatantly ignores Diederik. Tessa is torn about whether she should see Suritha again
Episode 3
Jan 16, 2008
Charmaine takes Emma to hospital after she has a total breakdown in Oppiekoffie. Xander is getting frustrated with Felicity's case as it seems more and more hopeless.
Episode 4
Jan 17, 2008
Vanessa warns Tessa about Suritha, but Tessa is still not convinced. All Felicity's hope now lies in the new evidence they found to prove her innocence. Emma disappears without a t
Episode 5
Jan 18, 2008
Tessa is unnerved when she finds feathers outside the boutique. Neville is frustrated because no school is willing to accept Errol as a student. Mandla and Rebecca have an argument
Episode 6
Jan 21, 2008
Paula makes an appointment to see the principal of Hillside High. Diederik notices that San-Mari has been moody and impatient lately. Tessa decides to go and look for "Oom Louw".
Episode 7
Jan 22, 2008
Marko is worried about Tessa. Charmaine and Neville have an argument about Errol. Felicity tries in vain to get through to Emma. San-Mari realises with shock what the tablets she's
Episode 8
Jan 23, 2008
San-Mari confronts Conrad. Karien and Altus also have yet another confrontation. Vanessa tries to encourage a despondent Xander.
Episode 9
Jan 24, 2008
Everyone prepares for the big day in court. Tension is running high, Oubaas is nowhere to be found and his evidence is an integral part of the case. Maria decides she has had enoug
Episode 10
Jan 25, 2008
The court case continues. Xander questions the witness about a fact that no one was aware of... Oubaas is still missing. The prosecutor asks questions Hilda, will she be able to ha
Episode 11
Jan 28, 2008
There's tension in the air as everyone waits anxiously for the ruling on Felicity's case. Could this be her last day of freedom? Lukas is worried about San-Mari. Mandla and Paula a
Episode 12
Jan 29, 2008
Tessa resigns from the boutique. Ryno drops the bomb about the damage the storm did to their new house. Helena suggests that Jan Hendrik has no style. Mrs Wilson, the lady who brou
Episode 15
Feb 1, 2008
Everyone, especially Alyce is shocked about the revelation Mandla makes on his big night … Vanessa invites Felicity over for dinner. Matrone seems to be developing more of an inter
Episode 16
Feb 4, 2008
There's huge excitement in the house about Errol's first day at school. Alyce is so angry with Mandla she wants nothing to do with him. Charmaine is very concerned about Emma.
Episode 17
Feb 5, 2008
Helena gets an idea. Everyone is worried about Emma. Vince sees that Cecile Whittaker is back from overseas…Marko makes a shocking discovery about Conrad involving San-Mari.
Episode 18
Feb 6, 2008
Helena agrees to have dinner with Jan-Hendrik. Mandla realises that his heart is with Alyce. An upset Diederik confronts Conrad.
Episode 19
Feb 7, 2008
Matrone is planning a very special meal. Diederik is at a loss on how to help San-Mari. The girls come up with an idea to challenge the guys to a game of pool.
Episode 20
Feb 8, 2008
Diederik is extremely concerned about San-Mari's condition. Bismarck tries to find out more about Esther. Alyce gets a brilliant idea from Matrone about Valentines' Day. Isabelle r
Episode 21
Feb 11, 2008
Everyone is excited about the competition at the club. The girls secretly plan to have a pool playing practice session. Vince and Xander are surprised to see Daleen.
Episode 22
Feb 12, 2008
Vanessa realises she has no option but to put up with Daleen for a while. Paula comes up with yet another brilliant idea….this time for Valentines' Day. Helena doesn't handle Isabe
Episode 23
Feb 13, 2008
Daleen is driving Vanessa up the wall. A more positive Emma starts to organize Job interviews for herself. Ryno accidentally finds out about Isabelle's big secret. Could this mean
Episode 24
Feb 14, 2008
Diederik, Marko and Errol convince Neville and Charmaine to take part in the Valentines' Day competition. Paula and Altus are still pretending that they've reunited.
Episode 25
Feb 15, 2008
Emma pours her heart out to Hilda. Karien and Danny decide to help Emma. Jan-Hendrik is confused about the mixed signals Helena is sending.
Episode 26
Feb 18, 2008
Vince makes a dinner date with the nurse Jacqui. Altus and Paula return from their weekend away and lie about how romantic it was. Matrone tries to make sense out of the shocking n
Episode 27
Feb 19, 2008
The pool teams have been chosen. Vince insists on seeing a reluctant Cecile. Errol picks up on the tension between Neville and Charmaine.
Episode 28
Feb 20, 2008
Jan-Hendrik realises it is Helena who is responsible for the sudden improvement in the girls pool playing skills. Matrone convinces Esther to go and see a specialist. Daleen and Va
Episode 29
Feb 21, 2008
Daleen plays victim in a bid to win Xanders' sympathy. Aggie and Zinzi suspect Paula cheated on Altus on their weekend away. Emma asks San-Mari to formulate a healthy eating plan f
Episode 30
Feb 22, 2008
Vince tells everyone that a thug tried to break into the Deli. Matrone is angry because she has to leave with the elderly and that means she will be leaving her sister alone. Nevil
Episode 31
Feb 25, 2008
Vanessa and Daleen argue again. Matrone tries to convince Bismarck to go away with her. Isabelle asks Hilda if she can put together a few interesting dishes for the housewarming pa
Episode 32
Feb 26, 2008
The night of Ryno and Isabelle's housewarming party has arrived, and with it also some very interesting surprises and as usual a speech from Oubaas. Matrone leans in for a kiss fro
Episode 36
Mar 3, 2008
Marko takes Lukas' place in the pool competition. Esther goes to see a specialist about her illness. Neville breaks the news about Vince's baby to Charmaine. Jan-Hendrik and Helena
Episode 37
Mar 4, 2008
Karien encourages Helena to show Jan-Hendrik that she's interested. Emma gives in to the temptation with a sandwich. Daleen receives upsetting news. The pool competition team discu
Episode 38
Mar 5, 2008
Esther and Skip's romance progresses by the day. Charmaine discovers Errol's skateboard. Marko sees Helena in a different light. Shocking news catch Vince completely off-guard.
Episode 39
Mar 6, 2008
Vince decides to go away for a few days. Charmaine tells Daleen just what she thinks of her. Helena agrees to go out with Marko.
Episode 40
Mar 7, 2008
Neville still wants an explanation from Errol about the skateboard. Helena and Marko set up another date. Emma admits that she is jealous of Isabelle.
Episode 41
Mar 10, 2008
Isabelle protests in vain when Matrone wants to take over and teach her all about motherhood. Jan-Hendrik realises that there might be something romantic brewing between Marko and
Episode 42
Mar 11, 2008
Skip pressurizes Esther for an answer ... meanwhile; Bismarck invites Matrone over for a romantic dinner. Neville and Charmaine decide to confront Errol about the money for the ska
Episode 43
Mar 12, 2008
Ryno is extremely excited about the baby on the way. Matrone asks Felicity to make her wedding dress. Jan-Hendrik is jealous when he sees Helena and Marko together.
Episode 44
Mar 13, 2008
Jan-Hendrik decides out of the blue that he will no longer be using the services of Bruynwaves. Ryno anxiously waits to hear how Isabelle's visit to the doctor went. Matrone tries
Episode 45
Mar 14, 2008
Aggie is not impressed with the way Errol wraps Neville around his pinkie. Bismarck, or rather Skip, makes a date with both Matrone and her sister. Will he get away with his sneaky
Episode 46
Mar 17, 2008
Ryno insists that Isabelle goes back to the doctor. Neville and Xander are very worried about Vince's situation. Emma is ready to jump in and help Felicity. Errol is upset about hi
Episode 47
Mar 18, 2008
Matrone falls hook, line and sinker for Bismarck's stories, he organises a dinner date for them, outside Johannesburg. Alyce is upset because it doesn't look like she's going to ge
Episode 48
Mar 19, 2008
Errol convinces Marko to help him with his homework. Isabelle hears that she has to go to the hospital for new tests. Emma is determined to make a success out of Felicity's show.
Episode 49
Mar 20, 2008
Paula is shocked when she finds out about the ridiculous, middleclass plans the young crowd has for the weekend. Vince is suddenly suspicious about Cecile being so co-operative. Al
Episode 50
Mar 21, 2008
Heartbreaking news spreads all over Hillside. Vince is shocked when he hears his sons name mentioned….The young crowd gets ready for their weekend away.
Episode 51
Mar 24, 2008
Marko shares with Emma his concerns about Errol. An excited Vince asks Xander to draw up a contract of agreement for him and Cecile. Jan-Hendrik and Helena share a moment…..
Episode 52
Mar 25, 2008
Helena is worried about Isabelle's emotional state. Charmaine feels that she has let Errol down. Paula is very happy about having been able to breathe in and be surrounded by the c
Episode 53
Mar 26, 2008
Cecile agrees to meet with Vince and Xander. Before Isabelle goes to the hospital she opens up to Matrone. Charmaine gets a concerning call from Errol's school….
Episode 54
Mar 27, 2008
Charmaine confronts Errol about his problems at school. Ryno is very worried about Isabelle. Emma is full of energy and ready to jump in and help Felicity with her latest clothing
Episode 55
Mar 28, 2008
Charmaine is very upset about her family situation…Vince is very excited about his first visit with the baby. Errol decides he wants to run away. Isabelle comes back home.
Episode 56
Mar 31, 2008
Neville and Charmaine have a huge argument. A stubborn Marko refuses to work on Helena's project. The sly Gus makes his appearance again. Vince is determined to get to his son.
Episode 57
Apr 1, 2008
Marko is positive and determined to clear the air between him and Helena and he also helps Errol out by giving some perspective on things. Vanessa is very worried about Vince.
Episode 58
Apr 2, 2008
The girls decide to convince Felicity that they are model material. Neville and Charmaine decide that its time to go and see the social worker. Matrone gives advice and support to
Episode 59
Apr 3, 2008
Errol accidentally hears about Neville's Washington plans. A new couple shows up in Hillside. The girls show Felicity a routine they've put together to try and get her to use them
Episode 60
Apr 4, 2008
Hilda plans a party to make Tannie Schoemans' guests feel welcome and to introduce them to everyone else. Vince seems to be very stressed and is being unreasonable about everything
Episode 61
Apr 7, 2008
No one seems to have any idea where Errol is. Isabelle tells Ryno she wants to go away alone….Karien decides that it's her job to bring back the peace between her friends.
Episode 62
Apr 8, 2008
Helena is worried because she just can't seem to find the artist who's supposed to be taking part in her next exhibition. Accusations are being thrown to and fro between Charmaine
Episode 63
Apr 9, 2008
Marko promises Helena that he will handle the problem with the artist. Zinzi is very suspicious about the conversation that she hears take place between Hein and a stranger. Paula
Episode 64
Apr 10, 2008
Charmaine drops the bomb about her and Neville and the fact that they're having problems. Lienkie wraps Marko around her pinkie. Hilda and Maria are very worried about tannie Schoe
Episode 65
Apr 11, 2008
Zinzi finds out that the man Hein was talking to sells life insurance policies…..Paula is feeling very guilty and full of regret about what happened last night. Marko sees Linkie w
Episode 66
Apr 14, 2008
Paula and Mandla find out who will be taking over as the new editor. Cecile informs Vince about where she is. Vanessa tries to comfort a confused and broken hearted Charmaine.
Episode 67
Apr 15, 2008
Lienkie gives Marko a gift. Zinzi still suspects that Hein and Ansie are up to something untoward. Vanessa pleads with Neville to try harder with his relationship with Charmaine.
Episode 68
Apr 16, 2008
Paula is angry because Mandla gets to be editor first. Altus is skeptical about Marko's confidence that everything is under control for the exhibition. Felicity is also very positi
Episode 69
Apr 17, 2008
Ryno is very worried about Isabelle. Zinzi is shocked when she realises that her bracelet has disappeared, could she have lost it in tannie Schoemans' flat? Lienkie makes an appoin
Episode 70
Apr 18, 2008
Paula's editors' note is a huge success. Xander encourages Charmaine to phone the social worker. A huge freezer is delivered to tannie Schoemans' flat.
Episode 71
Apr 21, 2008
The waiters are relieved when Charmaine seems to be back to being her old self again. Marko tries hard to resist Lienkie's charm. Emma is excited about the interview Felicity has a
Episode 72
Apr 22, 2008
Mandla decides it's time to take revenge against Paula because she's not bringing her end of the bargain at work. Jan-Hendrik is worried about Ryno and Isabelle. Karien hears that
Episode 73
Apr 23, 2008
Karien is a nervous wreck about her, Oubaas and Zinzi's mission….Charmaine and Emma receive shocking news regarding Isabelle and Ryno. Paula vows to get her revenge against Mandla.
Episode 74
Apr 24, 2008
Jan-Hendrik stands by Helena in her time of need. Lukas lets it slip that he is in love but does not reveal who he's in love with. A suspicious Zinzi hears Hein making an appointme
Episode 75
Apr 25, 2008
There is still no sign of Isabelle when Matrone decides to take it upon herself to find out where she is. Emma tries to convince an obviously upset Felicity that the crisis will bl
Episode 76
Apr 28, 2008
Helena confronts Ryno about why Isabelle is being so cagey. Altus is angry when he sees how Marko reacts around Lienkie. Zinzi is convinced that Hein and Ansie are smuggling body p
Episode 77
Apr 29, 2008
Paula is determined to have revenge against Mandla; it's time to put her plan into action. Hilda tries to get the truth out of Oubaas about what he's been up to. Karien hears Hein
Episode 78
Apr 30, 2008
Lienkie manipulates an unassuming Marko who believes she's painting day and night. Neville phones to say that he will be staying in Washington for longer. Paula ignores Mandla's or
Episode 79
May 1, 2008
A huge crisis comes up at Hillside Times…Felicity wants to cancel her range. Marko decides that it's time to take drastic steps in order to make sure that he keeps his word to Hele
Episode 80
May 2, 2008
A suspicious Hilda sees Oubaas and Karien standing together again, whispering to each other. Zinzi sets up a monitor so that they can hear everything that goes on in tannie Schoema
Episode 81
May 5, 2008
Lienkie tries to escape from Marko's watchful eye. Emma takes it upon herself to inspire Felicity. Mandla and Paula decide to stand together against Aggie.
Episode 82
May 6, 2008
Helena can't understand why Marko is so quiet but decides she needs to find out. Helena and Ryno have an argument. Lukas decides it would be best for him to stay out of Marko's way
Episode 83
May 7, 2008
Hilda is determined to win the Shoprite Boerewors Competition this year. Isabelle decides to take the first step to recovery after the trauma she experienced. Charmaine is torn bet
Episode 84
May 8, 2008
Isabelle doesn't feel up to going to the art exhibition. Jan-Hendrik is Helena's pillar of strength during the difficult time she's facing. Marko is very proud of himself for not f
Episode 85
May 9, 2008
Charmaine has mixed emotions after news she receives from Washington. Helena becomes more concerned about Isabelle's emotional state. Marko suddenly sees Lienkie in a different lig
Episode 86
May 12, 2008
Mandla and Paula are deliberately confusing Aggie. Hilda confronts Matrone about her shameful behavior. Charmaine reveals shocking news.
Episode 87
May 13, 2008
Neville shares shocking news with Mandla, Paula and Aggie. Helena decides to spend some time with her sister. Lienkie's in a state after seeing a very good looking guy from the pre
Episode 88
May 14, 2008
Isabelle is determined to give the cottage a make over. Karien's cousin comes with her baby to visit and has to stay at the girls' flat, much against Paula's will. Marko is delirio
Episode 89
May 15, 2008
Matrone and Swannie's secret is revealed. Lienkie makes up an excuse not to go out with Marko. Emma plans a surprise for Felicity at the fashion show.
Episode 90
May 16, 2008
Aggie, Mandla and Paula decide to go together. Charmaine, still trying hard to remain positive, invites Emma and Felicity over for dinner. Lienkie flirts herself into a corner.
Episode 91
May 19, 2008
Mandla, Paula and Aggie arrive at work to hear shocking news. Zinzi is suspicious when she sees Danny and Kabelo whispering. Marko is caught off guard when he arrives at Lienkie's
Episode 92
May 20, 2008
Matrone is worried about Isabelle's emotional state. Helena reports back about Lienkie who is somewhere in Maputo having a good time. Gerda is riddled with guilt about what took pl
Episode 93
May 21, 2008
Charmaine and Matrone wonder who could be so cruel to steal a baby. Jan-Hendrik and Helena are very worried about Isabelle. Danny and Kabelo decide to try their latest boerewors re
Episode 94
May 22, 2008
Matrone discovers that someone has torn pages out of her magazines…….An upset Gerda refuses to do a television interview. Paula, Mandla and Aggie are extremely excited about the bo
Episode 95
May 23, 2008
Matrone admits to Maria that she feels guilty about the allegations she made against Isabelle. Ryno decides to go and find out what's going on in the cottage. Gerda confronts Paula
Episode 96
May 26, 2008
Ryno makes a shocking discovery at breakfast. Gita once again manages to wrap Mandla around her pinkie. The Bruynwaves team find out that there's a new exciting business venture ah
Episode 97
May 27, 2008
A tense Ryno receives a call from a very confused Isabelle. Marko sulks when he hears how excited everyone else is about the boerewors competition. Helena and Jan-Hendrik have an a
Episode 98
May 28, 2008
Xander and the girls convince Gerda to go to the police. An extortionist calls Gerda……Marko tries to convince Diederik to join him with his plans for the boerewors competition.
Episode 99
May 29, 2008
Alyce warns Mandla about his new Journalistic approach. Karien discovers Henning's pacifier…….Neville catches Charmaine completely off-guard with his request.
Episode 100
May 30, 2008
An upset Zinzi realises nobody has organized a farewell party for her. Charmaine and Vanessa argue about Errol. Gerda decides it's time to go to the police.
Episode 101
Jun 2, 2008
Helena and Karien are a bit unnerved by the questions the police are asking. A new waitress starts at Oppiekoffie. Gita discovers what could be a sensational front page. Helena get
Episode 102
Jun 3, 2008
Ryno tries to convince Isabelle that they have to go home. Everyone is up in arms about Gita’s latest article. The social worker comes looking for Charmaine.
Episode 103
Jun 4, 2008
Gita overhears yet another interesting story about Isabelle…..Gerda recognizes Hennings' blanket. Helena tells Felicity about her history with Dawid.
Episode 104
Jun 5, 2008
Ryno hears about the baby blanket and blood that was found in the cottage. Vanessa realises that Gerda is very emotional and that she has distanced herself from everyone. Karien fi
Episode 105
Jun 6, 2008
Isabelle wants to comfort Gerda through her trauma, but she realises it would be inappropriate. Dawid tries to charm Helena into meeting with him. Paula is shocked when she realise
Episode 106
Jun 9, 2008
Gita takes over Mandla's article again. Helena is relieved that Jan Hendrik is back from overseas. A lady with a strange accent arrives at Oppiekoffie.
Episode 107
Jun 10, 2008
Marko and Diederik can't decide what the next step should be with their unexpected visitor. Dawid sees Jan Hendrik and Helena together. Mandla is worried about his future at the Ti
Episode 108
Jun 11, 2008
Isabelle decides that she has been hiding for long enough and that its time for her to pull herself together. Paula is determined to win the bakkie and the boerewors competition wi
Episode 109
Jun 12, 2008
Charmaine is being very secretive when it comes to Neville. Paula manages to find herself new partner for the boerewors competition. Gita refuses to apologize to Isabelle for all t
Episode 110
Jun 13, 2008
Isabelle tries to convince Ryno to finish his book. The lady with the accent explains where she is from and why she's been waiting in Oppiekoffie. Mandla decides to start looking f
Episode 111
Jun 16, 2008
An upset Oubaas is convinced that Hilda is cheating on him. Xander and Vanessa have a huge argument. Jan Hendrik starts to wonder about Dawid and Helena….
Episode 112
Jun 17, 2008
Marko is worried about Errol's wounds. Jan Hendrik asks Helena about Dawid. Paula convinces Altus to give Clara a job at Bruynwaves.
Episode 113
Jun 18, 2008
Charmaine is very confused and worried about Errol. The television license inspector arrives at the Heights. Hilda is convinced that Oubaas doesn't like her food anymore.
Episode 114
Jun 19, 2008
Clara is very tense about her first day at work. Gita's latest story has everyone buzzing. Helena decides she wants to rather cancel the exhibition…..
Episode 115
Jun 20, 2008
Charmaine tells Marko and Diederik that she doesn't want Errol in her house. Tension is running high between Hilda and Oubaas. Marko warns Altus against Clara.
Episode 116
Jun 23, 2008
Everyone is talking about the mysterious house in 6th Avenue. Matrone decides its time to buy a new car. Altus scrapes together the courage to ask Clara out.
Episode 117
Jun 24, 2008
Errol decides he is ready to stand on his own. Paula takes Clara under her wing and helps her prepare for a new future. Hilda is shattered when she realises that Oubaas has not bee
Episode 118
Jun 25, 2008
Errol hears Charmaines' discussion with the social worker. Altus is very angry at Marko for making Clara so nervous. Matrone gets inspired to start a new money-making scheme….
Episode 119
Jun 26, 2008
Jan-Hendrik confronts Helena about her past with Dawid. Paula still continues with her scheme to try and get a story out of Clara. Altus makes sure he stands a chance to win Clara'
Episode 120
Jun 27, 2008
Errol and Charmaines' lives are in danger…Isabelle pleads with Jan-Hendrik to give Helena another chance. Hilda is very suspicious of Oubaas' behaviour.
Episode 121
Jun 30, 2008
Mandla falls for Gita's charming words……Aggie tries to convince Paula to fight for Altus. Oubaas gets Maria to lie for him.
Episode 122
Jul 1, 2008
Helena is torn about her relationship with Jan Hendrik. Paula decides to go looking for Clara's old friend….Kabelo hears that Alyce is having problems with the cleaners at the club
Episode 123
Jul 2, 2008
Helena is furious with Dawid when she sees the article in the Hillside Times. Matrone and Kabelo offer their cleaning company services to the club. Paula comes up with yet another
Episode 125
Jul 4, 2008
Gita realises she'll have to be very careful to make sure that Neville doesn't catch on to what she is up to. Helena is depressed about the gallery and Jan-Hendrik. Altus and Clara
Episode 126
Jul 7, 2008
Charmaine breaks the bad news to a shocked Hilda. Helena refuses to run after Jan-Hendrik and she also seems to have confusing feelings for Dawid. Matrone and Kabelo are hard at wo
Episode 127
Jul 8, 2008
Errol still thinks he is to blame for Neville and Charmaine's problems. Roxy makes a dinner date with Oubaas. Gita is busy wrapping Neville around her pinkie, and he doesn't even s
Episode 128
Jul 9, 2008
Paula is on a mission to drive Altus and Clara apart. Dawid sees San-Mari through different eyes. Hilda, on the other hand is trying very hard to win Oubaas back.
Episode 129
Jul 10, 2008
Paula and Mandla can't stop singing Gita's praises while Aggie is becoming suspicious. Hilda sees Madame Roxanne in Hillside and realises that she is Oubaas' mistress. Nardus start
Episode 130
Jul 11, 2008
Jan-Hendrik is convinced that it's over between him and Helena, for good this time. Diederik and San-Mari have a huge argument. Errol cannot believe that Neville and Charmaine have
Episode 131
Jul 14, 2008
Maria is very upset about Hilda and Oubaas' behaviour and she decides to investigate and find out what's going on. Aggie and Marko are furious after finding out they did not get th
Episode 132
Jul 15, 2008
Jan-Hendrik sees Dawid and San-Mari together. Oubaas gives a gift to Roxy to show his appreciation. Vince makes Altus aware that Gita has her eye on him.
Episode 133
Jul 16, 2008
Isabelle advises Helena to keep Dawid out of her life. Marko and Aggie are angry about the new cleaning company that has now become competition for Aggie's Cleaning Services. Jan-H
Episode 134
Jul 17, 2008
Paula is ready for another attempt at getting Altus….Diederik confronts Errol about his manners towards Charmaine. The police arrive to question Jan-Hendrik and Helena.
Episode 135
Jul 18, 2008
Paula and Mandla agree to work together on their boerewors recipe. Diederik and San-Mari have another argument. Vanessa decides she's had enough and she confronts Errol.
Episode 136
Jul 21, 2008
An ecstatic Hilda calls Charmaine from Hartenbos. Paula tries everything in her power to get Altus' attention. The cleaning services company rivals have yet again both put in tende
Episode 137
Jul 22, 2008
Gita is firing on all four cylinders and very eager to write more sensational stories. San-Mari is too stubborn to make peace with Diederik. Madel is very worried about Jan-Hendrik
Episode 138
Jul 23, 2008
Jan-Hendrik makes it known that he is a suspect in an attempted murder case. Mandla is upset about Paula constantly hanging out at beauty parlours instead of working. Gita does eve
Episode 139
Jul 24, 2008
Hilda gets new inspiration for a winning boerewors competition. Helena and Isabelle have a huge argument. Altus causes a huge scandal with his behavior at a posh event.
Episode 140
Jul 25, 2008
Hilda is still trying to fool Oubaas………Helena is very confused and emotional. Diederik refuses to continue with the boerewors competition.
Episode 141
Jul 28, 2008
Altus starts to suspect that someone may have spiked his drink. Tension is running high as the boerewors competition begins. Paula tries to flirt with the organizers of the competi
Episode 142
Jul 29, 2008
The police want to see Helena again…Madel and Jan-Hendrik argue about Helena's future. Felicity decides to design a few outfits for Emma.
Episode 143
Jul 30, 2008
Everyone is shocked when they find out about Helena’s arrest. The two cleaning companies swear revenge against one another. Charmaine struggles to explain to Errol that she and Nev
Episode 144
Jul 31, 2008
Vince realises just how much Gita has managed to wrap Neville around her pinkie. Marko flirts with Jan so that he can get another chance at entering the boerewors competition. Jan-
Episode 145
Aug 1, 2008
Matrone has a plan to further interrupt the flow of business for Marko and Aggie. Neville gives an excited Errol a gift. Tiffany and Helena have yet another argument. Gita threaten
Episode 146
Aug 4, 2008
Maria lies to Oubaas to try to keep Hilda from being found out. Paula and Mandla are both uncertain about their careers. Tiffany and Jan-Hendrik have a huge fight.
Episode 147
Aug 5, 2008
Helena asks Xander to represent her in her case. Oubaas is on his way back from Rondomskrik. Diederik and San-Mari are still both too stubborn to sort their issues out.
Episode 148
Aug 6, 2008
Isabelle is worried about the constant arguing between her and Helena. Aggie starts to get really worried when she sees how successful Reakonomaka is becoming. Marko encourages Die
Episode 149
Aug 7, 2008
Paula decides she would rather spend all her time on her "Goue Gedagtes" column. Diederiks' jealousy takes over him while he's trying to make peace with San-Mari. Emma helps Errol
Episode 150
Aug 8, 2008
Matrone declares war against Aggies' Cleaning Services. Diederik and Mandla are depressed about the problems in their love lives. Xander confronts Tiffany and threatens her with a
Episode 151
Aug 11, 2008
Mandla decides to give Alyce a taste of her own medicine. Errol announces proudly that he wants to take a girl out for a meal. Madel hears Tiffany's side of the story.
Episode 152
Aug 12, 2008
Diederik does everything in his power to avoid San-Mari. Matrone causes problems between Hilda and Oubaas. Mandla flirts with the social worker. Errol lies about his schoolwork.
Episode 153
Aug 13, 2008
Marko encourages Diederik not to be so quick to give up on San-Mari. Tiffany opens up to Emma. Vince hears how jealous Mandla's behaviour is making Alyce.
Episode 154
Aug 14, 2008
Matrone swears revenge against Hilda ... Tiffany decides to take Dawid back to Australia. Mandla and Paula are arguing once again about who should get the front page story.
Episode 155
Aug 15, 2008
Aggie and Marko sabotage Matrone and Kabelo's business. Emma is being questioned about a date ...Isabelle tries to encourage Helena.
Episode 156
Aug 18, 2008
Madel feels Jan-Hendrik is getting dragged deeper and deeper into Helena's problems. Diederik refuses to go to Prieska without a recipe. Theron and Terreblanches' new assistant arr
Episode 157
Aug 19, 2008
Matrone wants to teach Hilda a lesson by helping Diederik to make boerewors. An upset Xander stops Mandla from interviewing Helena. Aunt Delores tries everything in her power to ge
Episode 158
Aug 20, 2008
Jan-Hendrik makes a promise to Helena. The Hillside girls find the new shop assistant quite attractive. Today is day One of the tension filled court case ...
Episode 159
Aug 21, 2008
The girls enjoy the attention from Roelof. Tension is running high with Helena and her court case. Hilda smells a rat when Matrone suddenly announces that she's going away …
Episode 160
Aug 22, 2008
Felicity and Alyce convince Karien to try and get the attention of the new shop assistant working at Theron and Terreblanche. Diederik takes part in the Prieska regional round of t
Episode 161
Aug 25, 2008
Hilda suspects that Matrone is interfering with the boerewors competition. Karien is on cloud nine when Roelof asks her out for dinner. Jan-Hendrik tries his best to make Madel und
Episode 162
Aug 26, 2008
The girls help Karien get ready for her date with Roelof. Aunt Delores starts believing that she's losing her mind…..everyone tries to find out from Kabelo exactly what happened wi
Episode 163
Aug 27, 2008
Karien is smitten. Xander is relieved when he realises that Helena is positive regarding the day in court. Diederik blames Kabelo for not protecting San-Mari during the robbery.
Episode 164
Aug 28, 2008
Paula recognizes a well known socialite from overseas in Oppiekoffie. Diederik admits that he over reacted but Kabelo isn't reassured. There is yet another tension-filled day in co
Episode 165
Aug 29, 2008
Madel decides its time for her to leave again…..Matrone is not at all impressed with Paula's "Goue Gedagtes". The well-know socialite is looking everywhere for Roelof.
Episode 166
Sep 1, 2008
Karien ends things between her and Roelof. Paula wants to do an in-depth interview with Helena. A brotherly Vince decides to help Errol with his Science project. Jan-Hendrik packs
Episode 167
Sep 2, 2008
The younger crowd makes plans for a lovely evening of fun. Roelof begs Karien to give him another chance. Errol's Science project does not turn out the way he planned it.
Episode 168
Sep 3, 2008
Matrone makes an appointment for Kabelo with the therapist. Roelof prepares to go back to New York. Errol is depressed out the assignment that turned to be a flop.
Episode 169
Sep 4, 2008
Xander tries hard to put his best foot forward with his new boss. Karien gets a huge surprise. Jan-Hendrik struggles to forgive himself for what he did to Helena ...
Episode 170
Sep 5, 2008
Marko gets jealous when he hears that Altus is going away with Jan to work on a project. Xander gets into trouble again with his new boss. A secret meeting is being planned in Hill
Episode 171
Sep 8, 2008
Karien has no idea why everyone is so busy all of a sudden. Paula and Alyce turn the flat into a spa. A very nervous looking lady arrives at Charmaine's house.
Episode 172
Sep 9, 2008
Vanessa insists that her mother shouldn't meet the mystery woman alone. The guys are convinced that Kabelo is seeing a girl he doesn't want anyone to know about.
Episode 173
Sep 10, 2008
Vanessa is upset about the way John is treating Xander. Alyce is very worried about Kabelo's emotional state. The girls realise they have to get another roommate, urgently.
Episode 174
Sep 11, 2008
Charmaine finds out what she'll need to do in order to officially adopt Errol. An upset Vanessa gives Jocelyn a stern warning as she chases her away. Matrone offers to help Paula w
Episode 175
Sep 12, 2008
Marko, Diederik and Matrone leave to go to the boerewors competition…. without their boerewors. Charmaine is very uncertain about how to handle the situation with Errol. Xander tri
Episode 176
Sep 15, 2008
Charmaine and Aggie are searching everywhere for Errol who seems to have disappeared again. Paula decides the time has come again for her to go and find herself. Kabelo seems to be
Episode 177
Sep 16, 2008
Oubaas' life is very dull without Hilda or Maria. Xander scrapes together all his courage to go and confront John. Aggie smells a rat when Maria announces that she's leaving for Qw
Episode 178
Sep 17, 2008
Diederik finds out that Kabelo is suffering from insomnia. Jocelyn makes a sincere plea to Charmaine. Xander is relieved when the pitch is successful.
Episode 179
Sep 18, 2008
Charmaine tries her best to encourage and advise a confused Errol. Alyce is worried about her financial situation when Paula's cheque bounces. Ryno is surprised to see Jan-Hendrik
Episode 180
Sep 19, 2008
Everyone is very worried about Kabelo and his aggressive behaviour. Isabelle invites a depressed Jan-Hendrik over for dinner. Jocelyn decides it will be better for everyone if she
Episode 181
Sep 22, 2008
Matrone eavesdrops as Paula and Mandla plan a wors-making session. Alyce eventually gets a call from someone who sounds like the perfect roommate. Errol is confused about Jocelyn.
Episode 182
Sep 23, 2008
Emma admits that she is ready to have someone special in her life. Matrone believes she has finally found out what Hilda's secret ingredient is. Xanders' working conditions seem to
Episode 183
Sep 24, 2008
Vanessa tries to calm a worried Xander. Hilda comes up with a plan to put Matrone in her place. Alyce is desperately searching for a new flatmate.
Episode 184
Sep 25, 2008
Vanessa gets shocking news from Xander. A concerned Charmaine sees through Errol and starts to really worry about Errol's relationship with Jocelyn. Kabelo gathers together the cou
Episode 185
Sep 26, 2008
Paula is not impressed with their new flatmate. Ryno gets an idea about how to get Isabelle inspired again. Altus discovers what has been going on behind his back.
Episode 186
Sep 29, 2008
Lukas takes control in his new home. Charmaine hears that Jocelyn plans to stay in Hillside. Vanessa and Xander argue about his sudden plans for a vacation.
Episode 187
Sep 30, 2008
Paula is very upset because she is now expected to clean the flat. Jan-Hendrik is uncertain about the future of the Art gallery. Oubaas finds out what Hilda has been doing behind h
Episode 188
Oct 1, 2008
Jan-Hendrik decides it will be better for him to close the gallery so that he can forget about Helena all together. Diederik and Paula have a little argument. Alyce is determined t
Episode 189
Oct 2, 2008
Paula and Danny see Marko and Jan giggling together. Errol is confused when he has to decide who to take with to a school function. Xander is determined to prove his innocence.
Episode 190
Oct 3, 2008
Excitement is in the air with the final of the boerewors competition. Hilda tries everything in her power to wrap Oubaas around her pinkie so that he will agree to going to the boe
Episode 191
Oct 6, 2008
A lot of people seem to be unhappy with the results of the competition. Vanessa is upset by the threats John is making. The social worker is surprised when she finds out about Erro
Episode 192
Oct 7, 2008
Paula and Alyce are not at all happy about having to clean the flat. The social worker asks Errol about his mother. Kabelo makes another appointment to see the therapist.
Episode 193
Oct 8, 2008
Ryno gets a brilliant idea on how to get Isabelle inspired again……Vanessa and Emma are very worried about Charmaines' emotional state. Hilda refuses point blank to make peace with
Episode 194
Oct 9, 2008
Paula and Alyce manage very easily to wrap Lukas around their pinkies. A stressed Vanessa and Charmaine have an argument. Aggie tries to give Jocelyn some perspective about Errol a
Episode 195
Oct 10, 2008
The young crowd is excited about "Die Kaalkop-waarheid" coming to perform in the club. Charmaine decides to invite Jocelyn over for dinner. Oubaas and Hilda struggle without Maria.
Episode 196
Oct 13, 2008
Alyce and Paula convince Lukas again to prepare a 5 star meal for them. Emma feels sorry for a depressed Oubaas. Xander and Mandla look everywhere for answers about Xanders' unprec
Episode 197
Oct 14, 2008
Ryno has finally finished the last chapter of his book. Everyone is up in arms about Jan-Hendrik's plans with the shops. A determined Xander makes an appointment with Notnagel. The
Episode 198
Oct 15, 2008
Charmaine doesn't know who to turn to regarding her situation with Errol. Matrone scolds Isabelle about her jewellery which is still not finished yet. Paula is up to her usual tric
Episode 199
Oct 16, 2008
Paula puts her plan into action…. Felicity tries to motivate an upset Isabelle. Charmaine and Errol have a great time together. Everyone is talking about Jan-Hendrik who has decide
Episode 200
Oct 17, 2008
Jocelyn makes plans with Errol for the whole weekend. Isabelle can finally focus more on her designs now and slowly but surely get back on track. The therapist suggests hypnosis to
Episode 201
Oct 20, 2008
Diederik is confused and irritated about his situation with San-Mari. Charmaine is angry when Errol comes home late after being with Jocelyn, and it looks like he had a great time
Episode 202
Oct 21, 2008
Charmaine realises Errol is more reserved than usual. Jocelyn and Donovan flirt heavily with each other. Diederik and San-Mari are both too stubborn to make peace with one another.
Episode 203
Oct 22, 2008
Jocelyn tells Aggie that she wants to make an appointment to see the social worker. Xander has an idea on how to stop Jan-Hendriks plans. Matrone is very impressed with Isabelle's
Episode 204
Oct 23, 2008
Charmaine is surprised by Jocelyn's news. Isabelle tells Ryno that she's already seen the end of his book in a movie. San-Mari and Diederik make an important decision about their r
Episode 205
Oct 24, 2008
Charmaine is urgently looking for the social worker. Donovan invites Jocelyn out to go to the club. Everyone has loads of fun and is excited about Freshly Ground performing in the
Episode 206
Oct 27, 2008
Charmaine assures Errol that he will also have a say in issues concerning him. The therapist hypnotizes Kabelo again. The social worker tries to put Charmaine at ease. Donovan swee
Episode 207
Oct 28, 2008
San-Mari and Lukas have a serious talk with Jan-Hendrik. Jocelyn is excited at the prospect of having Errol with her full time. Paula is discouraged when she returns from her meeti
Episode 208
Oct 29, 2008
Jocelyn is determined to be a good mother. Isabelle wants to get Terry enrolled in school as soon as possible but Terry has other plans. Matrone is relieved to see that Kabelo is h
Episode 209
Oct 30, 2008
Ryno and Isabelle are worried about Terry. Vanessa is jealous about how Charmaine feels about Errol. Jocelyn and Donovan dance and drink wine in her flat. Errol tells Charmaine tha
Episode 210
Oct 31, 2008
Errol runs into Jocelyn in the Deli and he tells her that he's decided to move in with her. Terry asks San-Mari where people in Hillside go to have fun. Tonight is Matrone's big ni
Episode 211
Nov 3, 2008
Ryno's excited about the new ending of his book. Altus gives Paula the number of another publisher. Jan-Hendrik excitedly shows Emma his plans for the new shops. The girls try to c
Episode 212
Nov 4, 2008
The petition against Jan-Hendrik is going ahead; full steam. Isabelle tells Terry that Hillside High is getting a new Maths teacher who's going to help her. Terry flirts with Lukas
Episode 213
Nov 5, 2008
Errol's confused about the previous night's incident with Donovan. Jocelyn tries to put Donovan at ease. Marko predicts the ending of Ryno's book. Charmaine and Vanessa have a huge
Episode 214
Nov 6, 2008
San-Mari's uncle phones and makes an appointment to meet with her. Diederik and San-Mari are both upset with their friends for meddling in their business. Maria is depressed becaus
Episode 215
Nov 7, 2008
sabelle asks Terry about the new Maths teacher. Jocelyn tells Aggie about her and Donovan's reconciliation the night before. San-Mari tells Jan-Hendrik about the boycott. Jocelyn t
Episode 216
Nov 10, 2008
Errol tells Charmaine very excitedly about his mothers' boyfriend and how much fun the three of them have. Terry slips out of the house again when Ryno and Isabelle go out for dinn
Episode 217
Nov 11, 2008
Charmaine tells Xander that she's worried about Errol, but it sounds as if they're having fun. Mandla tells Lukas about Alyce and Paula's scam. Lukas is furious and Mandla decides
Episode 218
Nov 12, 2008
It's late at night and Ryno and Isabelle are waiting for Terry. Everybody's in the Deli busy planning the protest march against Jan-Hendrik and Hilda volunteers to toyi toyi in the
Episode 219
Nov 13, 2008
Paula and Alyce reads in the Hillside Times that the money they made will be donated to charity. Jocelyn asks Errol to cover for her at work. Alyce's furious when she realises that
Episode 220
Nov 14, 2008
Hilda's taken to hospital in an ambulance and Charmaine disperses the crowd. Jan-Hendrik decides to close T&T for the rest of the day. Terry tells San-Mari about her date with Died
Episode 221
Nov 17, 2008
Errol reminds Jocelyn about an event at school. Jan-Hendrik makes peace with San-Mari and Lukas and tells them that he's going away for a few weeks. Jocelyn forgets about Errol's s
Episode 222
Nov 18, 2008
Ryno gives Terry a piece of his mind the morning after her drunkedness. Marko sees Jocelyn in JJ's and he realises there might be problems. Alyce finds a new flat mate for her and
Episode 223
Nov 19, 2008
Alyce is furious with Paula when she realises what Paula used as inspiration for her Goue Gedagtes. Paula reads her Goue Gedagtes to Altus and is relieved when he likes it. Emma te
Episode 224
Nov 20, 2008
All the youngsters decide to go and see Straatligkinders in the club. San-Mari decides to rather watch dvd's with her uncle, Cas. Everybody is staring at Terry drinking herself int
Episode 225
Nov 21, 2008
Felicity asks Aggie how Jocelyn's doing. She tells Felicity that the little family is happier than ever. Isabelle tries to talk to Terry. Paula tries to find inspiration for the il
Episode 226
Nov 24, 2008
Donovan tries to convince Errol that everything is fine with him and Jocelyn. Emma and Felicity tell Isabelle about Terry's antics. Charmaine's frustrated when the social worker do
Episode 227
Nov 25, 2008
Ryno's stressed about his meeting with Herman and tells Isabelle about his frustration with Terry. Marko tells the guys about the fun he had with San-Mari and Diederik doesn't look
Episode 228
Nov 26, 2008
Ryno and Isabelle can't believe what Terry's telling them. Charmaine asks Errol about his exams and invite him to dinner. Ryno and Isabelle don't know what to do, and Ryno thinks t
Episode 229
Nov 27, 2008
Isabelle tries to convince Terry to go to the police and Ryno organizes for the lawyer to meet them at the police station. San-Mari and Cas are discussing their camping trip when a
Episode 230
Nov 28, 2008
Jocelyn's excited about her weekend away with Donovan. Donovan gives Errol R50 to entertain himself for the weekend. Isabelle sees Cas and confronts him. Cas explains to San-Mari t
Episode 231
Dec 1, 2008
Terry's parents finally phone and Isabelle finds it difficult to tell them what happened to Terry. Jocelyn is back from her weekend with Donovan. Vanessa tells Charmaine that Errol
Episode 232
Dec 2, 2008
Terry is aware of everybody staring at her in the bookshop. San-Mari decides to confront Terry about her allegations. Isabelle hears that Terry was flirting with all the men in Hil
Episode 233
Dec 3, 2008
Isabelle tells Ryno that she thinks Terry might be lying. Aggie asks Errol why Jocelyn quit her job at JJ's. The detective asks Terry some more questions but it doesn't go well. Er
Episode 234
Dec 4, 2008
Isabelle apologizes to Terry about the previous night. Terry asks Diederik to meet her at a coffee shop. He goes but is afraid to become involved. Paula tries to convince Felicity
Episode 235
Dec 5, 2008
Isabelle is knocking at Terry's door but she doesn't want to open, she doesn't even answer. Ryno and Isabelle make a shock discovery. Donovan sees Jocelyn speaking with another man
Episode 236
Dec 8, 2008
Terry's parents are still in shock over what happened. Jocelyn realises that Donovan never came home. Paula tells Diederik that he is the new photographer for her calendar but he h
Episode 237
Dec 9, 2008
Jocelyn is determined to find a new job. Isabelle and Ryno is busy organizing Terry's funeral. Donovan pitches up at Jocelyn's flat to pick up his clothes and tells her he is leavi
Episode 238
Dec 10, 2008
Hilda is planning a big do to celebrate her new found health but later reveals that is to impress Altus. Emma tells San-Mari something that might make her unsure of Cas's innocence
Episode 239
Dec 11, 2008
Jocelyn wants to make things right with Donovan and wants to speak to him eye to eye. Charmaine and Errol have a huge fight. Nicolette apologizes to Isabelle about her behavior at
Episode 240
Dec 12, 2008
Vince and Vanessa are taken aback when Marko tells them that the Deli shouldn't even try competing for the big contract Bruynwaves is handling. But Vanessa has a plan that might sa
Episode 241
Dec 15, 2008
Aggie phones looking for Jocelyn but Errol tells her she went for a job interview. Ryno is frustrated that nobody wants to publish his book. Altus gives Hilda good news San-Mari he
Episode 242
Dec 16, 2008
Alyce and Vanessa is curious about San-Mari's date with Marko. Aggie pitches up at Jocelyn's flat and Errol has to lie again about where she is. San-Mari questions Cas about the mo
Episode 243
Dec 17, 2008
San-Mari is surprised when she hears that Mario's Pizza doesn't deliver. Errol asks Jan-Hendrik for extra work when he realises that there is no more food left in the flat. San-Mar
Episode 244
Dec 18, 2008
Cas realises that San-Mari is avoiding him. Paula realises that time is running out for taking the pictures for her Goue Gedagtes Calendar. Cas gets a phone call from his ex wife.
Episode 245
Dec 19, 2008
There is an incident in the girls flat but luckily Ryno and Isabelle pitches up just in time. Alyce sees Mandla with the social worker and tries to listen to their conversation in
Episode 246
Dec 22, 2008
It is the day of Paula's photo session for her calendar and she is driving Aggie up the wall. The publisher of the calendar tells Paula that he doesn't want her on more than one of
Episode 247
Dec 23, 2008
Diederik shows the girls the pictures but they are less than happy. Cas wants to see San-Mari. Vince and Xander talk about the plans for Christmas and they hope that Charmaine and
Episode 248
Dec 24, 2008
Oubaas invites all the lost souls of Hillside for dinner. Jocelyn phones to tell Errol that she and Donovan is on their way to spend Christmas with him. Errol tells Aggie that his
Episode 249
Dec 25, 2008
Paula gives out the expensive presents she bought for everybody. Errol gets bad news. Charmaine decides to take Errol his present. Jan-Hendrik visits Helena in prison. Tiffany visi
Episode 250
Dec 26, 2008
Vanessa confronts Errol. Everybody suffers from a food hangover but still accepts when Hilda invites them for left overs. Charmaine invites Errol back home and Diederik and Marko a
Episode 251
Dec 29, 2008
Marko tells San-Mari exactly how he feels about her. The Witbank Flooze pitches up and tells Paula that she willl be staying with her in the flat for a few days. Charmaine hears ho
Episode 252
Dec 30, 2008
San-Mari meets the Flooze from Witbank, and the Flooze invites them for a drink in O'Malley's. Ryno's uncle Tim phones and Ryno insists that he stays with them while he is in Johan
Episode 253
Dec 31, 2008
Alyce gets a brilliant idea to kick off the new year. She plans a party and dance competition in the club. Everybody is excited except the Flooze. Oubaas is flattered when Alyce as
Episode 254
Jan 1, 2009
The Flooze announces that she is finished with men like Neef Gert and wants to chase a certain metroman of Hillside. Ryno is ready to fetch his uncle, Tim, from the airport. The do
Episode 255
Jan 2, 2009
Tiffany gets a fright when she sees Dawid asleep in his bed. Ryno introduces Tim to the people of Hillside. Tim is approached by a British man with a proposition. Paula helps the F
Episode 256
Jan 5, 2009
Before sunrise Tim is pacing up and down in the house. Isabelle finds his behavior odd. The Flooze is driving San-Mari and Paula up the wall. Alyce sees Mandla and Tshepiso in O'Ma
Episode 257
Jan 6, 2009
Tim has to go to Sao Paolo to solve a crisis. Diederik warns Marko not to hurt San-Mari and assures him that he doesn't have feelings for her. Dawid asks Tiffany if she is the one
Episode 258
Jan 7, 2009
Paula tells the Flooze that she will have to sell her motorcycle to buy all the new clothes she will need. One of the waiters in Oppiekoffie quits their job. The news spreads like
Episode 259
Jan 8, 2009
Jan-Hendrik shows everybody the brochure of the new sports car he has ordered. Paula decides it's a good time to test drive the makeover they gave the Flooze and they make plans to
Episode 260
Jan 9, 2009
Alyce tells Paula that she organized a blind date for the Flooze but Paula is not so certain that she is ready. Annelie, Xander, Danny and Vanessa start organizing a farewell party