Skeletons tumble out

Omphile's secrets threaten to destroy the Ngema family.

- NKOSAZANA NGWADLA

An emergency lands Omphile (Botlhale Boikanyo) in hospital, but soon the family realises that this problem won't be easy to solve. Secrets are about to test their bond and it causes a divide - especially between Omphile and her older sister Lindiwe (Nomvelo Makhanya). "The family don't see eye to eye because of the situation," says Botlhale. "Lindiwe and Omphile disagree on a lot of things, but Lindiwe also has her own agenda in this whole mess. Lindiwe starts to worry about what Omphile will start to notice, it's very juicy and she's scared her sister will see her dark secrets," Nomvelo adds.

A FIGHT AHEAD

Omphile is despondent that her condition isn't fixed immediately. "This issue takes her into an unknown space and she's totally scared. She needs all the support she can get, especially from her family. Her frustration builds, not knowing what's happening with her and not getting answers weighs heavy on her," Botlhale says. And the Ngemas are struggling just as much. Omphile's uncle