Family feuds, love triangles and loss: The Suidooster twists set to heat up your winter
The winds of change refuse to settle in Ruiterbosch, the fictional Cape Town suburb where the popular kykNET soap Suidooster unfolds. As the chill of winter creeps in, tensions heat up for several residents.
Here are five twists to watch out for this May:
1. Trouble still looms for the Daniels family
After the nightmare caused by Carlo (Jadon Booysen), could there finally be light at the end of the tunnel? It seems Carlo is starting to realise he must face the consequences of his actions – and the police want answers, too. Nazeem (Irvine van der Merwe) is feeling the heat...
A critical decision about Carlo's future is on the table, but will Lee-Ann (Portia Joel) and Wade (Dean Smith) simply accept it – or fight back?
2. Bianca takes control – but at what cost?
Bianca (Simone Biscombe) has a powerful awakening and vows to reclaim her life. Siya (Gantane Kusch) offers to support her through her new battle with addiction, hoping to help her start afresh.
Meanwhile, Kate (Annelisa Weiland) drops a bombshell on Riaan (Daniel Coetzee) about his past with Bianca. Though he believes their moment has passed – and that Bianca isn't ready for love – this could spark a brand-new love triangle... especially since Siya may feel more than just friendship for her.
3. A fierce feud erupts at Pronk
Elana (Esther von Waltsleben) and Amore (Antoinette Louw) go head-to-head at Pronk, and things get downright ugly. Amore is not one to be underestimated – and Elana may find herself in a deep, dark hole she can't easily climb out of...
4. Bridgette faces a new reality
Bridgette (Denise Newman) starts to feel her age catching up with her, prompting some lifestyle changes – but could there be more to her condition? Sensing an opportunity, Nazeem is ready to exploit her vulnerability for his own gain.
5. A death rocks the Booysen brothers
A long-lost family member of Aiden (Theodore Jantjies) and Gary (Craig Adriaanse) passes away… but could one man's loss be another's gain? This twist may change the brothers' lives forever.
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