Jacob's Cross

Lerato and Jacob are distraught about the kidnapping of Joe. Bola and Joe go into hiding. Jacob turns to Prospero who leads them to Bola’s hotel.

Jacob tries to broker peace via Olufemi, she rejects him. Lerato does her first TV show. Jacob meets with the family to seek support.

Olufemi is suspicious of Jacob’s offer and the Abayomi uncles are furious. Jacob explains his actions to Folake, Prospero and Andile.

Jacob faces a difficult decision. He must choose between his best friend and his ideals. Finally Jacob and Lerato have a heart to heart.

Bola’s exploitation of the Abayomi Oil Fields, Jacob's plans to out maneuver his half brother. Bola uses violence to uncover his weaknesses.

A fire rages at one of the Abayomi Hotels. A dark discovery is made about the Abayomi business. Bola launches a campaign to blacken Jacob’s name.

Andile has been kidnapped/ A suspicious Thembi confront’s Zanele about her pregnancy. Busi refuses to leave Nigeria without her husband.

Bola is furious about Jacob’s connection to the IFF. Zanele confronts Jacob who is reeling from discovering Ambrose’s connection to the power deal.

Prospero mourns Marie’s death. Jacob asks Andile to investigate. Lerato accompanies Jacob to Nigeria where he receives a welcome support.

The Media slams Jacob's links with terrorists and speculates on his nuclear connection. Ambrose rejects Thembi’s plea for help.

Bola cannot meet the monthly oil payment to the famiy trust. Ambrose is exposed by the media. Kau fires Ambrose and turns to Thembi for forgiveness.

Bola has called an emergency meeting of the family to expose Jacob. Zanele is in hospital fighting for her life. An offer is made to Jacob.