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What's Kwanele not giving you?

There's nothing. I'm just not ready.

Or is there something you aren't telling me, sis?

Let's give Sihle some time to think carefully about this.

We can meet as a family after a week.

- You let everyone decide my fate. - What did you expect me to do?

How do I fight for you, when I don't know what's happening with you?

That idiot, Tlali, took the crew and got them into trouble.

Tuma is dead because of you. Don't tell me that s***.

No one put a gun to his head forcing him to work with me.

Hey! I'll beat you up!

Your cousin is a monster.

They've broken into Sabelo's place.

Tell Bab'Nhlakanipho to gather men and meet at Sabelo's house.

We used these weapons just like you taught us.

Now these two b***ards are dead.

We even have their leader. Fire!

- Burn these b***ards! - Fire!

What about the families that you've killed.

- What about our families? - Let him die.

- I'll kill you! - Let him die.

You see today, boy... B***ard!

We'll mark you inch by inch,

until every bit of your filthy skin is peeled off.

- Wait, gentlemen. - B***ard!

- Wait a minute. - Why should we wait, Menziwa?

These raids end now.

Hey, hey, hey. Listen, Sipho, we aren't savages.

We aren't like these Sotho cowards.

There's a better way of doing things. Not this.

Better than an eye for an eye?

What is better?

Use your head, Sipho. Use your head.

Gentlemen, let's hear Menziwa out.

Listen here, we're not talking to you.

We're not here to have conversations with Sotho b***ards.

Here's my suggestion, gentlemen.

Let's not kill this person. Let's release him.

Put him on his horse, and take off his pants.

Let him go back to Lesotho and tell his leader.

He must deliver a message.

Biyela, you're being cocky.

Get out of here. Leave us alone. Get out of here.

- Let this b***ard burn. - Let him burn.

- Sipho! - Woah. Wait, wait.

You know what? Biyela is right.

Listen, listen.

Let's release him so he can deliver a message.

Hold on, gentlemen. Release him.

Release this b***ard.

Hey, listen here.

Go back to where you come from,

and tell your people,

that we're armed.

We're ready.

If they think they can come to Bergville and harass us,

their families will fetch their souls with tree branches once they're dead.

Yes.

- Burn this b***ard! - Burn him!

- Piss off out of here. - Get out of here.

Get out of here, man!

- Let him burn. - Bloody fool.

- Are you still here? - Gentlemen.

- This man. Goodness! - Gentlemen.

With everything we've done here,

we don't want the police on our backs.

We have families to protect and take care of.

That's true.

Any Sotho man that comes to Bergville, we kill them.

The river will be their graves.

- That's right. - Menziwa!

- Menziwa! - Menziwa!

Okay, gentlemen. Bury these men.

Ntshangase.

- Menziwa! - Menziwa!

Yes, hello?

Yes.

They came but we were able to overpower them.

As we speak, they've gone back to Lesotho.

I won't be coming home tonight.

Yes. Don't wait up.

What's going on here?

He looks like one of the Sothos. One of the raiders.

He was shot with an automatic rifle.

Who carries automatic guns in these parts?

Why would this guy cross this river?

It's nowhere near the border.

Mm-hm.

I don't think he was killed here.

He was washed up by the river.

I need to talk to the farmers.

Oh, look.

There's another one.

Okay, alright.

Call forensics before we're accused of tampering with a crime scene.

I think I am falling in love.

With horses.

I'm falling in love with horse riding.

No way, Boss.

You're the man.

When I saw the raider tied to that tree,

- Yes. - I knew we'd reached the next level.

Something from the movies like Rambo.

I don't know where to begin when it comes to you.

Actually, you're our hero. Our leader.

Hm. Did it not hurt, seeing your people tied to a tree like that?

No, Boss.

No, the farmers are my people.

They wouldn't even let you speak.

Boss, discrimination against the language you speak,

or where you come from, is just like drugs.

- Hm. - They're just angry.

Their anger is a problem, Sephamola. It may end up dangerous.

So is greed, Boss. So is greed.

The most important thing is that everything worked out.

That's right. That's right, Boss.

My bed was cold without you last night.

My love, why are you speaking about beds in front of Sephamola?

What's this?

How did it go?

Everything went well. I'd be lying if I said otherwise.

We managed to chase them off.

Share with Sephamola. We need to fatten him up.

Your husband showed us what real leadership looks like. You see?

- Oh, stop. - He's a true hero.

You are a hero and I'm proud of you.

Oh?

Let's go eat in the house.

Let me get that for you.

- A hero? - Yes.

Oh no. What are you doing?

- Greetings, old lady. - Oh, Ntsho Makwarela, my son.

- How are you today? - I'm well.

Is Leruo here?

I thought he was with you in the mountains.

Oh no. Apologies, old lady.

I'll go out and find him.

Just a second, Ntsho Makwarela.

What's going on with your friend?

What are you talking about, Ma?

I don't know what's going on with him lately.

Firstly, he asked us to go ask for Nyakallo's hand in marriage.

We did that and he broke up with her.

Where is he now? We don't know.

A man's desire is his secret.

But a man must speak up when a friend's in trouble, right?

Ntsho Makwarela.

Will our cattle be heading to Natal?

That's a tough one.

I cannot speak for another man's cows.

That's just like you.

Ntsho Makwarela will die with a secret.

Wow.

If I'd known what a stallion you are,

I would've never gone for that monster.

Oh.

You were in love with that monster.

That's because that monster made his intentions known.

He laid it out on the table.

Leruo has always stolen what's mine.

Girls, money.

I'm sick of that pig.

What's wrong?

Still not satisfied?

Leruo and his mother spent all the money we worked for.

After all the Zulus' cattle we've stolen,

- I'm still broke. - Broke?

You? Such a strong man?

Look, do that... Oh! Oh-hoo!

Why do you let those two walk all over you?

Hm? Listen.

Why don't you do something about it?

Take what's yours.

I can't.

Why?

Hm? You deserve a fair share,

and you're family.

Hm? Tell me.

Do you think they keep their money in a bank?

No, they don't keep it in a bank.

- They don't keep it in a bank. - Hm. Exactly.

So, go and get what's yours.

Your father will be proud of you.

You...

- Again. - There you go.

Here's something good. What must they do?

Let them die.

- Let them die! - Let those devils die.

Greetings, Biyela.

Greetings.

Can we help you?

No, but I'd like to know...

where Biyela was last night.

He was at the Biyela homestead with his wife and child.

Did you send him somewhere?

No.

We found two dead bodies near the river.

Their bodies were riddled with bullets.

Hm. Bergville farmers are in trouble.

They aren't from Bergville.

- Those are Sotho raiders. - I told you.

That the farmers will take the law into their own hands.

That they'll get tired and take the law into their own hands.

Murder is murder, Biyela.

No matter which side you're on.

I'm not sure why you've come here.

All I can say is the farmers are tired of these Sotho b***ards.

If they think they're going to come here and harass us.

People have chosen to protect their families.

Listen to me.

Once I run the ballistics tests,

I'll be able to trace where those bullets are from and from which guns.

Then I'll trace the guns.

Sounds like you'll be doing your job.

Biyela, people are talking out there.

They say you farmers are always armed with guns.

Do you know anything about that?

- You don't know anything? - You heard me, Detective.

You need to be very careful, Biyela.

People are dying out here.

I don't want to find you lying on the floor.

You love doing a man's job, Aunty.

You're ancient.

You should know that the heads are for the men.

What are you doing here, Tlali?

With that stinking child of a witch.

You and that spoiled brat, owe me.

I should cut your b***s off, like the dog you are.

What kind of Sotho man points a gun at his aunt?

The kind that wants his money.

If I remember correctly,

it's 50 thousand.

You're laughing? You will pay my man his money.

Like it or not. Tlali is done being your slave.

I see you're bedding your brother's sloppy seconds.

Your father must be ashamed.

Keep my father's name out your mouth!

Let me talk about your mother then.

Do you remember her?

An honourable woman.

A real Sotho woman.

A woman with pride. A strong woman. Do you still remember her?

Do you still remember how she died?

Let me tell you. You...

You wandered into the mountains, my child.

Knowing you weren't supposed to, but you went there.

Because you're Tlali.

When she realised you were missing, she followed you.

Knowing there was a pack of wild dogs nearby.

Very dangerous ones and she followed you.

Your mother found you surrounded by them, my child.

She sacrificed her life protecting you, Tlali.

That's what family does. They protect each other.

They don't attack each other.

Tlali, don't listen to her. She always does this.

She's using your mother's death to tame you.

Don't listen to her, she always does this.

Give me my money before I blow your brains out.

Let's go, my child.

Follow me.

Let me help her.

No. Let her do all the work for once.

I have 60 thousand.

I can give you 30 thousand.

No, we'll take the 60 thousand, thanks.

She owes me 50 thousand.

Tlali, when this witch says she has 60 thousand,

she means that she has more.

She has no reason to lie.

The same person that's been lying to you your whole life?

Let's not be greedy. If we take everything,

- she'll start a war. - Let her start a war.

Are you afraid of war? You're Tlali.

- Are you crazy? - Leave!

Get out of here.

You almost shot my ear off.

If you ever pull this stunt again,

you'll go back home in coffins.

You nearly killed him!

Get out of here!

Get out.

Out!

Bloody children.

What, Katse?

When did you make this?

I made it this morning.

My mother grows a lot of corn in her backyard.

Every time I'm home I pick them and throw them in my backpack.

This place reminds me of Thaba Bosiu.

- Bosiu? - Uh-huh.

Isn't that where your king is buried?

- Yes, that's it. - Okay.

You see, I know a lot about your people.

Yes, I see that.

Moshoeshoe was a very smart man.

He once left his father's people,

to go into the mountains and recruit surrounding tribes,

and bring them back to his tribe.

That's how the Basotho nation was formed.

I think you're forgetting a few battles.

Once he was king,

he did something smart called Mafisa.

Mafisa was like a bank. He'd loan poor people cattle,

and once the cattle bred, they'd pay back the loan.

- Oh, a bank with no interest? - Exactly.

That's impressive.

Mm. I've always wondered what life was like beyond the mountains.

And now?

Now I know your people aren't just famous for cattle theft.

This place...

We're surrounded by incredible beauty.

- Let me help you up. - Hm-mm.

We have to go.

We can't leave too late. We'll get lost.

I'd love to get lost with you.

Oh, wait.

I want to take a picture.

Oh. Oh my goodness.

They're beautiful. I love them.

Yeah.

I love them too.

Mbali's asleep.

I know that you're tired,

from all the hard work you've been doing.

I'll understand if you're not ready yet.

Your parents recently passed.

What are you making?

I'm making something for you.

Goodness, you brought all that here? I didn't know you could make those.

I'm a doctor so I need to be good with my hands.

But there's more to making beads.

Okay, tell me more about them.

- Okay. - Mm-hm?

The colours have dual meanings.

Hm?

Black ones mean marriage,

or a rebirth.

It can also symbolise death.

What does this one mean?

This one.

The red one symbolises love or a broken heart.

What does this one mean?

- This pink one... - Hm-mm.

means promise.

With these pink beads,

I promise to love you to the end of our days.

Until we die.

Traitors!

Wait, wait, wait, wait. That's my son.

- Wow. - Come closer.

- What are children doing here? - Come closer.

He went on a raid last night,

- with two of his men. - Okay.

They were attacked. Two men were unlucky and got killed.

Tell us, my child. What happened?

Ma'am, we arrived there, and herded the cattle.

- Everything was going well. - Okay.

After that, they arrived in their bakkies.

They had AK47s.

They killed the men I was with.

I tried to run, but they caught me.

They beat me up brutally, and even knocked out my teeth.

Oh my goodness.

A moment later, their leader arrived,

and told them to send me home with a message.

Hey, what was the message?

It's clear that they won't stand by

and watch us steal from them.

Did you get their names?

No sir, when I left with my horse,

I heard the men chant, "Bandile! Bandile! Bandile!"

Bandile.

This is all your fault.

That's the farmer's son's name, that was killed by your boys.

Here he is.

Gentlemen, I say Bandile must die.

I don't know if you understand me. I said Bandile must die.

- He must die! - He must die!

He must die!