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260 episodesEpisode 1
Denzil is fed up with poor service delivery and has a good rant about it. Shady decides it’s time to turn over a new leaf.
Episode 2
Uys is basking in his five-star lifestyle in the Welman house. There’s an emergency at Aggie’s flat.
Episode 3
The youngsters are ready to usher in the New Year and enjoy the fireworks display but then realise they took things too far the morning after.
Episode 4
Uys opens up to Tjattas about his father’s problem. Shady receives a worrying call from the hospital.
Episode 5
Vanessa has an altercation with a cyclist. The Petersons have to reconsider the future of the twins’ schooling.
Episode 6
Chris encourages Fikani to focus on his career as a doctor. Denzil is pleased to hear that he can officially become a resident at the Heights.
Episode 7
Aggie is worried that Ivy is overcommitting herself. Shady is caught off-guard when DeWet and Bonita show up at her flat unannounced.
Episode 8
Fikani is frustrated that he can’t get through to Chris. Uys tells Tjattas that he will be moving in with him.
Episode 9
Alexa encourages Amorey not to lose hope. Bonita is adamant that Shady won’t be taken advantage of.
Episode 10
Vanessa asks Denzil to relay a stern message to Xander, should he make contact with him again. Uys helps Mariaan when she accidentally locks herself inside Beleef.
Episode 11
The kids are excited for their first day at school. Denzil apologises to Lesedi for putting her in an uncomfortable situation.
Episode 12
Ivy is grateful to Aggie for taking care of her. DeWet offers to help Mariaan but wants a favour in return.
Episode 13
Bonita is frantic with worry when she hears that Shady didn’t sleep at home or show up for work. Uys feels guilty for not letting his parents in on the truth.
Episode 14
Chris gives Vanessa sound advice about her future. Werner is optimistic when he plans to approach DeWet.
Episode 15
An emotional Bonita opens up to DeWet about her fears and concern for Shady. Mariaan reassures Uys.
Episode 16
Tanya and Werner get the wrong idea when Aggie tells them that Uys slept over at Zee’s and Vanessa opens up to Denzil about her predicament with Karmen.
Episode 243
Denzil reassures Ivy. The Hillsiders prepare for a masquerade and Mariaan calls on DeWet for help.
Episode 244
Karmen invites Denzil for dinner to thank him for arranging the ball. Bonita is excited about the launch of her expanding business.
Episode 245
Vanessa and Ivy are extremely proud of their respective children’s academic achievements. Tanya is surprised to run into Augusta at the clinic who reassures her it is for a general check-up.
Episode 246
Lesedi draws the wrong conclusion when she sees Vanessa returning Denzil’s jacket. Werner’s business plan is progressing.
Episode 247
Vanessa treats herself and her friends to a luxurious pampering session in anticipation of Bonita's upcoming launch. Meanwhile, Zee and Uys embark on a well-intentioned mission to assist Augusta with her audition, but their efforts leave Augusta in a more challenging predicament than before.
Episode 248
Bonita tries to feel motivated from the events of the nightmare, Augusta and Aggie don’t hold anything back when they deliberate the fickle beauty standards.
Episode 249
The Visagies are ecstatic that Augusta will reprise her role as Alida. Bonita is frustrated that everything has gone pear-shaped but Vanessa encourages her to not give up.
Episode 250
Ivy lies to Denzil about a possible candidate for her position. DeWet tells Mariaan off and gives her perspective about resolving problems.
Episode 251
Augusta basks in having her loved ones marvel over her project. Bonita is livid at DeWet’s deception.
Episode 252
Denzil is in seventh heaven while Alexa makes a horrific discovery.
Episode 253
Zee appreciates the thoughtful gift from Lesedi. Marvin and Ivy say a prayer of thanks for the time they’ve spent in Hillside.
Episode 254
Emotions run high in Hillside as Bonita reaches out to Tony and Aggie shares a touching moment with Vee and Eddie.
Episode 255
Vanessa expresses her fears to Lesedi and Denzil and knows she has to act to help her friend. Werner stands up for his family and potentially endangers their lives.
Episode 256
Tjattas’s friends are taken aback by his response to a romantic gesture. Rickus honours his father’s wishes.
Episode 257
Zee and Sudesh look forward to starting their life in their new home. Werner’s company is up and running and takes on the first day of business.
Episode 258
Tjattas returns to the squatter camps and reflects on how far he has come. The Visagies are crazy about their new home.
Episode 259
The Hillsiders celebrate the festivities as Vanessa finds a quiet moment to remember her friends and family through the years.
Episode 260
The Hillsiders and 7de Laan bid farewell to their viewers.