Deal with the devil

Uthuli Waste is in trouble and Vukile will do anything to save the family business – but how far is too far?

- NKOSAZANA NGWADLA

When his empire is on the brink of financial ruin, head of the Kubeka household Vukile's (Fana Mokoena) desperation pushes him into working with shady businessman Mukuna (Joe Kazadi). Vukile has always believed himself to be an upright man and a worthy role model. But when he finds himself having to choose between continuing being on the right side of the law and doing whatever it takes to keep the business afloat, “He takes the evil path. He doesn't want to fail and out of shame he hides this deal from his heir Jojo (Melusi Mbele)," explains Fana. But Vukile soon realises that his secret could turn deadly...

A DESPERATE ATTEMPT