The Feud (Isibaya)

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Set on the backdrop of the taxi industry, two young lovers are torn apart by a century-old feud between two powerful families.

Mimi has a lead and gets a warrant of arrest. Thandeka is keen to find her father. Khanyi overhears Sbu and Duma's conversation. Khanyi tells Sbu, that he is not his real dad.

Duma tells Samson that Sunday is arrested. Thandeka and Sbu meet up and talk. Thandeka is not happy about Mkabayi's decision. Chonco tells Samson everything.

Jackson almost catches Jabu and Iris. Thandeka confronts the family. Mimi is still finding more evidence on Sunday. Mimi tells Thandeka that the prophet was not murdered.

The Zungu's are shocked to find out there is no coffin in the grave. Sunday tells Samson that he needs more muti. Mimi investigates at the lab. Lerato is she pregnant.

Iris prevents Lerato from seeing Jabu. Mimi makes a connection between Mpiyakhe and the man in the cage. Sbu visits gogo Mazondi. The Ndlovu’s visit the Zungu’s.

Boysen breaks into Sechaba’s office. Samson changes his vote. Shadrack asks a friend a Favour. Fezile and Qondi have a connection. Mkabayi confronts Samson. Sandile kills Boysen.

Mimi gets arrested. Shadrack tells Mkabayi that Mpiyakhe wanted to meet the lawyers. Khanyi tells Sbu that Mpiyakhe is his father. Pam finds Iris’s bra in Jabu’s bed.

Samson confirms to Sbu that Mpiyakhe is his father. Pam records a video of Iris and Jabu. Pam blackmails Iris. Samson reveals the will info to Mkabayi. Sbu is in confusion.

Mkabayi notices strange behavior between Jabu and Iris. Sbu ignores Thandeka’s calls. Qondi and Fezile show interest in each other. Lerato threatens Jabu for money.

Mkabayi kicks Iris out the house. Jabu protects Iris. Qondi and Fezile’s affection grows. Thandeka tells Jabu about Sbu. Mkabayi makes a deal. Thandeka rejects the calling.

Thandeka and Jabu leave for JHB. Samson and his son go hunting. Mkabayi tells the wives about Jabu and Iris. Ntandane shoots Samson. Sbu tells Ntandane to run away.

Sbu is asked about the shooting. Jabu suggests that Thandeka should see a psychiatrist. Khanyi accuses Sbu about Samson’s shooting. Mkabayi knows that Jackson has the amended will.

A body is found in the mountains. Jabu get jealous of Iris and Jackson. Mimi gets a new partner. Antony questions Sbu. Fezile is courting Qondi. Sbu talk to his unconscious dad.

Mimi questions Sbu with suspicion. Jabu asks Iris for R40k. Sbu privately tells Mkabayi, that Ntandane shot Samson. Thandeka continues to meet the psychiatrist.

Mkabayi is angry with Ntandane for shooting Samson. Jabu threatens Iris for money. Iris tries getting money from Jackson. Samson gains consciousness tells Duma who shot him.

Jackson punishes Iris. Sbu is aware that Duma knows about Ntandane. Thandeka is behaving strange. Dr. Shongwe increases Thandeka’s dosage. Samson tells Duma to hold his horses.

Thandeka ignores her dad in her dream. Lerato tells Mkabayi that she’s pregnant. Ntandane is given two options. Mkabayi comforts Lerato. Sbu calls Thandeka to meet up with her.

Mkabayi tells Phumelele about Lerato’s pregnancy. Angry Thandeka attacks. Mamnisi tells S’khaleni to give up on Pam. Sbu cancels on Thandeka. Thandeka asks for new treatment.

Mandla is manipulating Bongani against Sbu. Jackson is bringing a guest. The wives arrive in JHB. Shadrack and Lerato mend their relationship. Sechaba has interest in Phumelele.

Thandeka still has uncertainties about Gog’Mkhithi. Mkabayi assures Shadrack with her support. The drivers are angry with Sbu. A men tell Mkabayi there’s a man in the cave.

Thandeka starts her training. Samson comes home. Samson tells Sbu to sort out the issue with the taxis. The scouts tell the wives and Mkabayi that there’s a beast in the cave.

Mimi eases up to Tony. Sundays prepares for the umkhovu. Qondi gives Thandeka advice about beliefs. Samson finds a way of making Sbu a strong leader by using Mandla.

Samson delays the umkhovu process. Gogo Mkhithi instructs Thandeka to dig a garden as part of her teaching. Sbu’s wins Bongani’s trust. Sandile drops the stolen laptop to Sechaba.

Thandeka is not happy about her task. Mimi asks Sbu to go through Samson’s records. Sbu finds proof of corruption. Sunday and Mehl’mamba fear getting caught by the scouts.

Thandeka is enjoying her gardening. Pam gives Iris words of wisdom. Mam’nisi hints to Pam that Skhaleni is good-looking guy. A concerned Sechaba asks Iris about their child.

Mpiyakhe is umkhovu. Thandeka is suffering and becomes unconscious. Iris drowns her sorrows. Samson gives the mkhovu his first orders. Samson returns to his house and celebrates.

Gogo informs Thandeka about her journey. Pam asks for help. Fezile and Qondi talk sexual terms. Sunday protects the cave with Ukuthothobela. Wisemen and Mkabayi discipline Jabu.

Thandeka’s dream leads her to the mountains. Sunday shows Samson how the whistle works and Thandeka also hears it. Samson command the mkhovu to kill Glen.

Thandeka starts her journey in search for her dad.Gog’ Mkithi tells Thandeka to flee, as they are in danger. Mkhovu kills Glen.

UTA members are shocked about Glen’s death. Sunday is not happy with Samson’s actions. Sechaba warns Mimi about Samson. Mimi and Tony look at the murder footage.

abu is jealous about Iris’s personal trainer. Fezile confesses to Thandeka he fears heights. Mimi and Tony think that Mpiyakhe could have been mkhovu’d and killed Glen.

Thandeka speaks to gogo about her dream. Memhl’emamba is worried to get caught. Mandelic hears the pregnancy. Thandeka and Fezile are close to Mpiyakhe but are in danger.

Thandeka helps Fezile from the frozen state. The drivers read about Jabu’s scandal. Mimi asks Sbu for a favour and he helps out. Samson gets advice from Mpiyakhe to kill Thandeka.

Shadrack allows Lerato not to go to school. Thandeka asks Mkhithi about Fezile’s freezing situation. Lerato reminds Jabu before he was famous. Shadrack speaks some sense to Sbu.

Thandeka has another dream that leads her closer to her father. Shadrack tells Mkabayi what the HOD said about the deal. Jackson signs the deal with the Chinese.

Fezile prepares Bhekumuzi and guards for the search. Sechaba lies to Mimi. Fezile in unconscious, while Thandeka sees her father who’s become an mkhovu who’s trying to kill her.

Samson feels something is wrong. A strange behavior at the Zungu yard, while Thandeka has been attacked. Samson goes to look for Ngijima. Mkhithi confirms that it was Mpiyakhe.

Mkabayi apologizes to Thandeka. Samson is worried that Ngijima has not arrived and Memhl’emamba suggests they call Sunday. Sbu calls Thandeka. Fezile assigns the men for a search.

Sunday is not worried about Ngijima, while Mehl’emamba is. Samson offers Sunday money to find Ngijima. Mimi and Tony questions Glen’s wife. Jabu offers to rescue Thandeka.

Mkabayi finds that the contract has been cancelled. Hayleigh tells Mimi and Tony, that Glen's laptop was stolen. The Ndlovu men search for Mkhovu. Thandeka and Sbu avoid bloodshed.

Mandla take a photo of the hidden gogo' Mkhithi. Thandeka finds out why they were protecting gogo Mkhithi. Sunday finds out about gogo Mkhithi.

Mkabayi tells gogo Mkhithi to leave for her own safety, but she refuses. Mimi questions Mai Sheng. Melusi goes missing. The truth about gogo Mkhithi is revealed.

Thandeka can't handle what Sbu is telling him. The wives discuss that Sbu is not Mpiyakhe's son. Mimi is determined to get Glen's murderer. Sunday tells Samson bad news.

Thandeka and Sbu say an awkward goodbye. Fezile surprises Qondi. Lerato goes in for her first scan. Shadrack consoles Mkabayi. Thandeka confides in Qondi.

Jackson gets on Thandeka’s wrong nerve. Fezile has special plans for him and Qondi. Tony is tailing Jackson. At the UTA meeting Samson and Mkabayi settle for peace.

A man in the farms discovers Mpiyakhe unconscious. Thandeka and Qondi speak about sex. Samson gives Sechaba the money. Mpiyakhe is awake at the hospital but has no memory.

The girls try getting info from Qondi about her date. Ntandane’s taxi is impounded. Nurses refuse to treat umkhovu patient. Sechaba guarantees Iris that Jackson will be arrested.

Dr. Russo is fascinated by his new patient and has hope for his recovery. Mpiyakhe tries to escape. Mkabayi and Shadrack realize that someone powerful is out to get them.

Thandeka’s dreams of Mpiyakhe come back. Mkhithi tells Thandeka that Mpiyakhe might have turned into a bad ancestor. Mkabayi speaks to the other taxi owners for peace.

Samson finds out that Mkabayi has some influence on his associates. Samson tells Mandla about his plans. Dr. Shongwe recognizes Mpiyakhe. Mimi and Tony have a moment.

Mkabayi prepares for the UTA meeting. Sechaba thinks of framing Jackson with murder. The UTA breaks up and Mkabayi is shattered. Thandeka discovers Mpiyakhe through his singing.

Thandeka wants Mpiyakhe discharged but can’t because of his critical condition. Iris prepares supper for Jackson. Sunday calls Samson and tells him he had a vision of Mgijima.

Thandeka calls Mkhithi and they agree only to tell Mkabayi. Iris is too nice towards Jackson. Thandeka tells Mkabayi she found Mpiyakhe. Sechaba and Jackson backstab Iris.

Gogo Mkhithi wants to un-mkhovufy him. Lerato wears the incweba and asks Wisemen to be the godfather. Sunday tries to find Mpiyakhe. Mabuyakhulu is the new chairperson.

Tony and Mimi have an argument. Sbu gets info from Mandla and records the conversation. Mkhithi ritual has an impact on Mpiyakhe. Mkabayi and her man are ambushed.

Samson is preparing for an attack. Mimi avoids Tony’s calls. Jabu freaks out when he sees Mpiyakhe. The wives and kids arrive in JHB. A sniper attacks the Zungu house.

Lerato gets hurt and is bleeding and Mkabayi calls in a doctor. A scared Jackson packs and leaves. Tony tells Mimi the truth. Mkabayi has a plan to handle Samson.

Iris shares her defeat. Thandeka shares how her life has changed. Tony defends Mimi. Skhaleni gets attacked and his taxi gets burnt down. Jabu makes an impact on Mpiyakhe.

The Zungu inkabi’s arm as they prepare for war. Sbu suggest a great plan of attack to Mkabayi. Iris can’t tolerate the noise. Mimi has a nightmare. Jabu and Iris miss Mpiyakhe.

Shadrack worries about Mkabayi. Tony tries to reach Mimi. Mkabayi convinces Samson to make peace. Samson is angry at Mandla. Iris is the only one who can sign the operation forms.

Iris and Jabu are worried what will happen to them. The wives see Mpiyakhe. The operation needs to be delayed giving Mkhithi some time. Tony talks to Mandla.

Sandile tells the men to follow Mkabayi’s convoy. Jabu apologizes to Mdu. MaZondi visits Khanye and blackmails her. Samson calls Sunday and tells him about Mpiyakhe.

Pam realizes that Iris is locked in. Thandeka and Sbu have an awkward vibe. Samson tells Sandile to kidnap uMkhovu. Fezile spots Sandile and chases after him. Iris refuses to sign.

Iris negotiates for amount of money. Fezile spots Sandile but is not allowed in the theatre room. Mpiyakhe wakes up, just before the operation, he pulls out the nail and flees.

Fezile and his men look for Mpiyakhe. Sandile tells Samson the bad news. Dr. Chirwa worries that blood might cause brain damage. Mpiyakhe identifies his taxi.

Iris tells Jabu to set date with Mai Sheng. Mkabayi is worried whether she could trust Iris. Someone recognizes Mpiyakhe and offers him a lift home and he want to take revenge.

Sunday makes a connection with Mpiyakhe. Jabu steals Mai Sheng’s phone and get info on her. Fezile gets info from Sandile. Mandla confronts Samson about Mpiyakhe.

Jabu and Iris discover that the emails link Sechaba, Samson and Jackson to the tender. Mehlemamba worries about Mpiyakhe. Fezile and Qondi unite. Mehlemamba finds Mpiyakhe.

He moves him to a safe place. Mehlemamba is chased away by Bhekumuzi and steals muti. Mamnisi flirts with Shadrack. The MEC tells Jackson the bad news. Jabu finds out it's a boy.

Mpiyakhe is recovering and Mehlemamba tells him what happened. Fezile and the men ambush the police to help Ntandane. Tony and Mimi pull Mai Sheng over. Mai Sheng tells the truth.

Mpiyakhe remembers being a mkhovu and attacks Mehlemamba and wants to know where Samson is. Jackson is arrested.

Mimi and Tony put Jackson in a tight spot. Mehlemamba leaves Mpiyakhe to get muti. Mkhithi needs some blood for ritual. Mkhithi says Sbu is not Mpiyakhe’s son.

Sunday tortures Mehlomamba. Lerato return to school. Duma tells Sbu what he discovered. Jackson gives information. Mkhithi and the men arrive Insingaweni but Mpiyakhe is gone.

Mpiyakhe sees the confrontations. Qondi plants the idea of a DNA test to Thandeka. Mimi negotiates with the MEC. Mpiyakhe battles with Sunday, so he could free Mehlemamba.

Mpiyakhe escapes Sunday’s Mkhovu process before the hut burns. Thandeka can sense that Mpiyakhe is trapped. Mimi arrests Sechaba. Jabu makes a deal with Mdu. Sandile kills the MEC.

Jackson agrees to tell his partners in crime. Mafokeng tells Mimi and Tony about Jackson. Sunday tells Samson, that Mpiyakhe must be killed. Mimi arrests Samson.

Sechaba gets bail. Mehlemamba finds Mpiyakhe gone. Thandeka and Sbu opt to do DNA test. Mdu is happy about Jabu’s work. Mehlemamba runs to the Zungu compound. Mimi kills Sechaba.

The Zungu yard hears the news about Sechaba. Iris and Mimi talk about Sechaba’s death. Thandeka and Sbu do the DNA test. Samson threatens to kill Sbu.

Iris encourages Jabu to be a good father. Samson bust Mandla and he wants Sunday to leave the compound. Jackson prepares to flee the country. Mpiyakhe attacks Samson.

Samson and his men capture Mpiyakhe. Tony finds the first decomposed body. Fezle and Sbu rescue Mpiyakhe. Sbu shoots Mandla. Sbu tells Thandeka the good news.

Mpiyakhe returns home. Skhaleni watches over Lerato. Mkabayi makes Samson talk. Lerato goes into labour. Mamnisi takes charge of Lerato’s labour. Samson escapes.