All the Christmas TV drama
Forget the Christmas puds and braai, the real reason to celebrate December 25 is South Africa's wonderfully scandalous line-up of soap storylines on Christmas Day.
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Here’s a comprehensive look at the Christmas dramas due to unfold.
Binnelanders
Okkie’s Christmas lunch kicks off with a few disappointments, but then there are some positive surprises. Margot causes more tension and Karli and Jana plan a little adventure. Gustav has a plan with Zieg’s medication, but then someone’s water breaks. Pippa tries to protect a doctor and Daleen puts a stop to a Christmas outing.
Isibaya
Qondi learns more about Bhekifa. Iris lies to Kaone. Bhekifa tells Zanele where she stands. Lerato’s surprise backfires.
Rhythm City
It’s Christmas Day and Puleng and Cuba are having a miserable time in the backroom. David and Dr Ongers are getting closer. Miles is missing S’bu.
Scandal
Mrs Chabedi fears for Lerumo and Anzani’s safety and stuns them with a shocking revelation. Obakeng proves to be something of a chameleon and Gloria’s quest for the truth leaves her feeling more isolated than ever. Thembeka discovers juicy information about the prince and princess.
Isidingo
Rajesh and Priya try to celebrate a normal Christmas day for Hiranya’s sake. Calvin’s day is ruined when Katlego sends him a couples Xmas card from her and Lincoln. Sizwe and Zukisa finally get their family together.
7de Laan
The best Gita and Ty can do for Christmas is drinks at Stasie Ses. Will this be the first Christmas the Meintjies family won’t spend together?
Muvhango
Mampho arrives in Joburg. She isn’t happy about the situation with Teboho. Thuli prepares to leave her apartment and move to the Mojalefa House. Thobela thinks he and Rendani can resolve the feud between their two families.
Skeem Saam
Things get heated in the Ramabu household. Wallet shows us a different side of Christmas. Tbose and Meikie set about creating an ambitious Christmas meal. Ma-Ntuli does her best to dispel the fear she has created in her family.
Villa Rosa
While the Abraham Kriel children enjoy their visit, several issues threaten to put a damper on Christmas Day. Lindie puts increasing pressure on Astrid, who simply pretends she is playing along. Fritz also questions whether he should give Astrid a warning letter. Marius longs for Louw and Sussie suddenly discovers something that makes her very happy.
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