Arendsvlei - Season 5 (2023)

Ruby is shocked that Yvette sent Hein packing. Lennie is concerned that Rikus wants nothing to do with his father and Thys must make a choice.

The baby moves from person to person while Thys tries to make up with Bianca. Yvette tries to get Ruby to make friends with Hein and Nicolene.

Gertie discovers Hein sleeping on the workshop floor. Lionel encourages Janice to think about babysitting Hartley temporarily

Lionel is anxious about Harley and Lennie realises Rikus is angry. Hein and Daniel hold a ceremony to say goodbye to Anton

Beatrice tackles Thys over his nightly activities with Bianca, but he just makes another plan. Lennie tries to talk to Rikus

Lennie and Eva get busy with the concert. Nicolene receives more bad news.

Yvette comforts Nicolene, and Rikus asks Lennie for a favour

Karelse has bad news for Lionel and Janice tries to persuade Bianca that Lionel is a wonderful father

Janice tells Lionel she went to the doctor. Rikus starts to show his true colours and Hein gets a visit.

Lionel and Janice get unexpected news. Lennie and Eva discover shocking information about Rikus and Natalie makes changes at the bakery.

Janice is warned about the risks of her pregnancy because of her age and Lionel does all he can to support her. Lennie confronts Rikus over his true identity.

Lennie shocks Eva when he reveals the real reason why he wants to give Rikus another chance. Lionel wants to reveal the pregnancy to his Mother, but Janice is not so sure.

Lee-Roy is worried when Ronel doesn't answer his calls. Wesley and Yvette are concerned that Natalie is planning something.

Hein confronts Natalie. Rikus is a huge disappointment and Auntie Poppie tries to tell Janice something important.

Lionel and Janice loose their baby, while Lee-Roy and Wes leave for Amsterdam to see if they can help Ronel

Lionel and Janice work through their loss while Yvette makes a big discovery about Natalie.

Hein and Yvette confront Natalie about her actions, while Lionel considers a surrogate pregnancy with Ayesha.

Lenny tells Sandy what happened with Rikus. Hein and Yvette try to make some money.

Hein and Yvette get an unpleasant surprise at the bakery. Janice struggles to overcome her loss.

Thabied and Zuleika are under the impression that the surrogate talks are over. Yvette tells Hein she has reached a decision about the bakery.

Hein and Yvette devise a plan to finally be rid of Natalie. Janice and Ayesha try to convince their parents to accept their decision.

Ayesha is heartsore after the move, but Lionel and Janice try to make her feel at home. Caleb and Ezra get big news, while Yvette and Hein reach an agreement.

Lionel is worried if he is fertile. Ezra asks Beatrice to help Caleb. Zuleika plans to get Ayesha back at the house go off the rails.

Lionel, Janice and Ayesha begin preparations for the surrogate pregnancy. Beatrice feels she is stuck in a rut. Caleb is free to go to New York.

Thys and Bianca make a plan to fund Janice. Lionel and Ayesha's surrogate pregnancy. Beatrice gets an invite from an old friend

Bianca has a solution for Beatrice and her crisis. Hein rolls up his sleeves and Zuleika is caught between her daughter and her man.

Beatrice's leave application is approved, and an old acquaintance that arrives suddenly turns Hein's world upside down.

Beatrice leaves Arendsvlei to go on holiday. Petra makes a move against Hein, while Thabied finds out that Zuleika is still seeing Janice and Ayesha.

Beatrice has a great time with Theo and takes a chance on making her feelings known. Lionel, Ayesha and Janice prepare for the insemination.

Emilei makes a big disclosure about Mortlocks and Janice is shocked. Hein realises that he is out in the cold with Petra, and Beatrice finds out that farm life is not as idyllic as it seems.

Thys gets shocking news. Beatrice makes friends with Jessie.

Ruby decides what she is going to do in the next year. Beatrice wonders what her life is going to be like without Clint. Emile is a nightmare for Janice.

Janice decides to work with Emile for the sake of Mortlocks. Bianca is convinced that Hein is going to ask Yvette to marry, while Beatrice and Theo sleep under the stars

Beatrice is furious when she finds out who Mo really is. Lionel and Ayesha make a tricky plan and Janice has a new job opportunity for Ruby.

Things get complicated between Mo and Beatrice. Petra feels confused about Hein. Lionel catches Janice and Emile in a suspicious looking situation.

Lionel makes it clearly understood to Emile that he must stay away from Janice. Mo desperately asks Beatrice to marry him.

Jessie's Mother suggests that she should follow her heart but there are unexpected consequences. Petra struggles with her uncomfortable feelings for Hein.

Ruby gives the elderly a treat, while the divide between Beatrice and Clint grows. Yvette tells Bianca that she and Hein have reached a big decision.

Beatrice goes to the farm alone. Emile tries to make a breakthrough with Janice, while Petra shocks Hein with an invitation.

Beatrice makes a shocking discovery on the farm. Theo realises that Mo also has a history with Beatrice. Mo puts himself in danger when he goes to look for Beatrice.

Beatrice and Clint are rescued from their situation. Bianca tells Thys off when he makes observations about Petra and Hein.

Beatrice struggles to hide her frustration with Clint from the family. Lionel is concerned about how Janice is handling Emile's absence.

Gertie is unhappy that Hein left Petra alone in Mortlocks. Eva and Langes struggle with the teacher learner dynamic. Emile gives Janice an unpleasant surprise.

Beatrice is still disappointed with Clint and Ruby. Bianca warns Petra to be ready for Hein's indecision.

Ayesha starts lessons for Eva and invites the household out for Christmas. Beatrice gets an uninvited guest.

The Cupido's celebrate Christmas with the Mortlocks. Petra is beside herself when she sees Hein and Yvetter together. Janice is overwhelmed by a unique gift.

Ruby and Avukile decide to take a break. Hein and Petra find each other again. Theo wants to stay longer at Arendsvlei but this makes Clint angry

Zane discovers to his annoyance that Petra and Hein were together asleep on the bench. Beatrice decides to celebrate her deceased fathers birthday.

Ayesha tries to get Eva's classes moved to her house. Ruby struggles to get Oumie Gladys to help get Elena out of her room.

Noah invites Ruby to go out with him and Selena. A strange figure is seen outside the Cupido's house.

The tension between Janice and Emile is reaching boiling point. Nicolene wants to find the recipient of Anton's heart.

Nicolene's search for the heart recipient leads to a shocking discovery. Parra and Laetitia make new plans for their own house.

Nicolene and Hein are sad when they spend the New Year alone together. Emile promises to spend more time with Janice after they have a moment

Poppie is hurt and Janice decides to go to Beaufort.Parra gives the money to Petra for safe keeping. Nicolene and Xander make progress.

Beatrice is worried about Nicolene and Xander. Laetitia is very scared and Parra tries to talk her over it.

Langes plans something big, and Beatrice tries to get Hein to meet Xander. Mic jumps in to help Terrance.

Langes tells Emile that he is standing in for Janice. Emile discovers Langes and Ayesha are dating. A stranger arrives at the George Cupido Day with disturbing news.

Anthony visits again, but Beatrice and Thys react differently to him. Ayesha wonders if she should tell Langes the whole truth, while disaster strikes at the bakery.

Augusta is pushing Parra and Laetitia to breaking point and they try to make a plan to get rid of her. Xander is winning Hein and Nicolene over. Thys has a meeting with Anthony and tries to convince the family to have a DNA test done.

Anthony walks away from Thys, disappointed to not get the chance to prove his real identity. Gertie tells Hein that a hidden relationship has no future. Petra discovers that the money she hid in Hein's couch is missing

Petra is a wreck because the money is gone. Parra is excited that he and Laetitia are to get rid of Augusta. Xander agrees to share his experience with Eva's group. Lionel is shocked when he learns about Anthony.

Beatrice is in denial about Anthony. Laetitia wants Augusta out of her life. Langes has problems with Ayesha's pregnancy. Janice confronts Emile about hinting to Langes about the pregnancy.

Nicolene draws closer with Xander, but Clint becomes suspicious. Parra and Laetitia devise a new plan about the lost money. Yvette finds out about Petra and Hein's relationship

The Cupido's get the results of the DNA tests. Ayesha makes a difficult decision about her relationship with Langes. Parra and Laetitia try to stand up to Augusta.

Beatrice and Thys want to talk to Gertie about all that is going on but Anthony gets to her first. Clint is investigating Xander. Langes regrets his decision about Ayesha.

Beatrice and Thys worry about Gertie going missing. Augusta reveals how she found Parra and Laetitia. Zane becomes indebted to Emile.

Clint and Karelse explore their options to take Xander down. Lionel and Ayesha have a discussion about her relationship with Langes.

Xander holds off killing Clint with hopes of sharing one last night with Nicolene. Emile learns that Langes is snooping around. Beatrice tries to spend more time with Gertie and Nicolene fears for the worst with the sting operation.

Nicolene shows no remorse for killing someone. Thys and Beatrice are worried about Gertie and Thys asks Dominee if he can reach out to her. Yvette receives an enormous bunch of flowers from an admirer, which upsets Hein.

The new member of the Cupido family is invited for supper, but things don't go according to plan. Clint confronts Bompie, while Ayesha wonders about the relationship between Langes and Emile.

Langes surprises Ayesha with a breakfast date. Beatrice tells Gertie that they won't be able to keep George's secret for much longer. Cherry starts to make friends at school but her day ends on a concerning note

There is tension between Ivy and Cherry after Cherry overhears the fight between Ivy and her father. Langes is upset when Emile has another charity event without telling him. Anthony wants the Cupidos to meet his wife.

Langes's plan to get Emile out backfires. We meet Cherry's family and the Cupidos have their new family over for supper. Emile also moves into Tally's shack

Thys and Gertie convince Beatrice to submit Anthony's application for a position at the school. JP and Yvette's relationship grows. Lionel makes a discovery that will change the fate of the soccer team.

Thys and Gertie want to appoint Anthony, but Beatrice is not sure. Hein seeks advice about his relationship with Yvette. A former soccer star is helping Arendsvlei's team, but there are complications.

There's excitement when Ivy and Anthony find out they got jobs at Arendsvlei. Yvette sees JP holding hands with a woman in Mortlocks. Emile confesses to Zane that he has feelings for two women.

Witbooi persists with his allegations of nepotism against the Cupidos after Anthony's appointment at the school. Beatrice decides to act. Emile and Ayesha move closer to each other. Yvette asks JP to dinner.

Rachel and Anthony continue to plot against the Cupidos. Langes feels threatened by Emile and Ayesha's relationship. Ivy has her first lesson as the new Afrikaans teacher. JP continues to woo Yvette.

Beatrice is suspicious of Anthony's behaviour. Yvette enjoys a romantic evening with JP, while Thys hears about Derrick's past.

Anthony's request for shares in the school is met with resistance by Beatrice. Ruby discovers JP slept over at Yvette's and Eva tries to tell Ayesha that Langes is not his past.

Things warm up between JP and Yvette. Ayesha struggles with her feelings towards Langes and has another conversation with Emile. Simone is self conscious about her body.

Lennie encourages Langes to put his issues with Emile behind him. Cherry has an idea to encourage Simone's secret admirer to reveal himself. Rachel and Anthony want to meet with the Cupidos. Rachel wants to make them a business proposal.

Beatrice is not looking forward to working together with Rachel. The bullying is affecting Simone, and JP has a proposal for Yvette.

There is an accident, and tragedy befalls the Foster family. Zane and Emile feel the burden of guilt. Cassandra is outed as a bully by Basil.

Lionel and Eva try to calm Ayesha when she blames herself for the accident. Yvette asks JP for help, while the bullying of Simone escalates.

Rachel reacts badly when Anthony compares them to the Cupidos. Ayesha tries to avoid Langes. Yvette is getting her pay out from the road accident fund and wants JP to be her financial advisor

Zane and Emile have a fallout. Warren and JP claim to be camera shy when Yvette wants to photograph them. Zuleika comforts Ayesha after her ordeal.

Ayesha and Langes make up. Judy has a surprise for Cassandra. The Cupido's receives unsettling news with regards to the school property.

The Cupido's desperately try to secure funds to save the school. Zane isn't coping with his feelings of guilt. Simone decides to face her adversaries head on and JP reveals his true colours.

Yvette is broken after being robbed by someone close to her. Zane begs for his mother's help. Langes is furious when he learns more details surrounding Ayesha's fall.

Everyone is dealing with the fallout after Langes assaulted Emile. Zuleika warns Ayesha about the repercussions of loving a violent man. Great excitement and joy turn to tragedy at the school ball.

Cherry is very worried about Simone after Cassandra shamed her at the Summer ball. Eva begs Ayesha to ask Emile to drop the charges. Beatrice prepares the teachers for Tilla and the town councillors' visit to the school

Ayesha and Lionel decide to take a break for a while. Derrick gives Simone some life advice. The Cupido's receive feedback from the city council.

The Cupidos are taking strain over the potential loss of their school, but a potential solution comes out of the blue. Yvette realises that she was not JP's only victim. Langes is confronted by Emile, and it sends him into a spin.

Beatrice is happy that Daniel is home. Cassandra deliberately aims at Simone's head during dodgeball. The Cupido's agree to accept Rachel's offer. Beatrice finds Hein in a depressed state after he had a talk with Janice.

Bianca doesn't want Saartjie finding out about her and Thys. Derrick helps Simone to build her confidence and Anthony has a difficult decision to make.

Anthony refuses to go along with Rachel's plans, unless she agrees to let their son come home. Simone finally stands up for herself against Cassandra. Saartjie is hiding a dark secret from Bianca

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Desmond Galant is back and causes quite a stir in the community. Simone is feeling increasingly uncomfortable around Derrick who relentlessly pushes his agenda. Saartjie does not have money to buy more drugs.

Derrick is pleased when he receives a warm welcome at the school. Lennie's brother arrives unexpectedly. Langes warns Zane about Des, while Saartjie and Daniel reconnect. Simone feels uncomfortable in Derrick's presence.

Janice, Lionel, and Ayesha say goodbye to Aunty Poppie. Nicolene moves back into Yvette's house. Derrick salivates over the thought of having a young girl under his thumb.

Rachel and Des Galant get on very well. He wastes no time in showing her the ropes. Saartjie reveals that something is amiss in her life. Simone tries to convince Derrick to stop bothering her, but Derrick gaslights her.

An incident with Derick forces Simone to tell Cherry the truth, but it is not well received. There's an unexpected twist in Desmond and Rachel's relationship, while Saartjie tries to hide her addiction

Cherry confirms the rumors about Simone and Derrick, and shares the information with Ivy. Saartjie is struggling to get more drugs and gives some of her caffeine pills to Daniel

Ivy confronts Derrick about Simone's accusations. Emile and Janice have an argument about his relationship with Ayesha. Tanner gets a disturbing message. Beatrice and Thys are shocked by a letter that arrives at the school.

Basil convinces Simone to start digging into Derrick's past for evidence of previous sexual misconduct. Beatrice pleads with Rachel to get a meeting with WH&I's board. Lennie warns Tanner to stay away from Eva.

Simone gets information on Derrick's past, forcing some difficult decisions. Rachel is moving forward with her plan against the Cupidos, and Anthony feels ashamed because of his involvement in all of it.

Simone tries to secure proof against Derrick. Daniel and Saartjie have a disagreement, while Eva feels torn between Lennie and Tanner.

Ivy must come to terms with everything Derrick has done and its consequences. Lionel threatens Emile to leave Janice and Ayesha alone. Eva isn't happy when Ruby and Tanner seem to take a liking to each other.

Rachel has some upsetting news for the Cupidos. Tanner and Ruby's relationship grows, much to Eva's displeasure. Lionel fears his relationship with Janice might be in trouble.

Rachel is stepping on Beatrice's toes and Anthony does not like it. The Leigh women face an uncertain future and Saartjie becomes Daniel's temptress.

Cherry says farewell to her friends. Tanner opens up to Eva. Rachel wants to see all the school's financial records. Daniel feels guilty about his night with Saartjie.

Thys believes Saartjie is on drugs. Tanner, Lennie and Eva go out for a day of fun, but Tanner mysteriously disappears. Rachel has a new plan to sabotage the school.

Things are going wrong at the school and Rachel increases the pressure. Daniel wants Saartjie to get help. Lionel brings up the issue of a baby and Janice has a shocking response.

The running costs at Arendsvlei High keep going up. Janice regrets making Lionel the offer. Daniel gives Saartjie an ultimatum. Tanner makes a drastic decision concerning his future.

Tanner's secret is revealed. Beatrice must tell the parents of the forced increase in school fees and Saartjie tries to pull the wool over Daniel's eyes, but will he fall for it?

Beatrice is at breaking point, but is supported by Anthony. The situation between Tanner, Lennie and Eva reaches breaking point when Lennie throws his brother out. Saartjie goes too far with Brommer and it results in tragedy.

Daniel is forced to tell Bianca about Saartjie's drug problem. Beatrice and Thys are confronted by yet another problem regarding the school's loan. Tanner asks Eva to flee the country with him.

Eva and Lennie's relationship hits breaking point. Beatrice and Thys inform the teachers of the drastic measures they must take at the school. Saartjie is remorseful for what she has done

Lennie feels hopeless without Eva. Saartjie tells Bianca she isn't a drug addict. Beatrice hears bad news from Witbooi. The bake sale kicks off from Judy's radio booth

Bianca struggles to get answers out of Saartjie, Judy wants to finish the radio studio immediately and Beatrice gets a surprise visitor at school.

Anthony accidentally tells Rachel that the school inspector called a staff meeting at Arendsvlei. Gertie suggests Lennie takes in a tenant and Beatrice encourages Saartjie to get help with her addiction.

Anthony finally draws a line with Rachel. Beatrice and Thys are stressed about the inspector's report. Lionel and Janice try to help Lennie.

Rachel tells a health inspector that there is a cockroach infestation at the school, but things don't turn out as she expects. Tanner and Eva are deeply in love but must start facing the harsh reality of life.

Tanner tries to get food for Eva and himself. Saartjie makes progress in her battle against her drug-abuse problem. Ivan surprises Judy with a new strategy. Rachel continues with her efforts to undermine the school.

Anthony is happy when the apple of his eye returns home. Bianca still blames herself for Saartjie's situation and Judy challenges Cassandra in public.

Lionel advises Lennie to stay busy. Judy decides to be more flexible about her five year plan. Daniel meets Sonia's circle of friends. The Cupido's are impressed by Adam.

Eva and Tanner's adventure takes a dark turn. Adam hears about the bet, and becomes interested in Judy. Daniel is on a high after Sonia's party, but it affects his relationship with Beatrice

Adam seeks information about Judy and admits he is interested in her. Sonia blurs the line between her work and personal relationship with Daniel. Adam questions Anthony about his parents' relationship.

Beatrice is shocked by Rachel's new plan to cut costs. Amanda and Simone are surprised by Judy's opinion of her and Ivan's date-night. Sonia's influence over Daniel grows

Anthony and Rachel have an argument while Rachel foils another one of Beatrice's plans. Daniel finds a new place to stay. Adam opens up to Judy.

Beatrice sits in on the online classes and is shocked by what she discovers. Bompie discovers Lennie's Achilles Heel. Sonia advises Daniel on his friendship with Saartjie.

Beatrice fights back against Rachel, but Thys is worried about the consequences for the school. Bompie tries to get into Lennie's good books, but Langes doesn't trust him. Daniel sees Saartjie and his relationship in a new light.

Beatrice calls an emergency school meeting to inform the learners about the new developments. Langes confronts Bompie for manipulating Lennie. Saartjie is troubled by how much Daniel talks about Sonia.

Desmond leaves Rachel confused. Rachel gives Beatrice surprising news. Anthony admits to Lionel he got nowhere when he spoke to Adam about his homophobic attitude. The tension between Langes and Lennie reaches a breaking point.

Langes thinks Bompie is putting on an act for Lennie. Bianca wants everything to be perfect for Saartjie's return, and Daniel is processing his feelings after the dinner they had with Sonia.

Anthony confronts Rachel about her affair with Desmond, after he finds out how dangerous he is. Bompie has an emotional collapse when Lennie reports back on his visit with Galant. Sonia and Daniel start seeing each other again.

Anthony finds out something about Rachel and Desmond's plans against the school. Bompie confronts Lennie about his promise. Saartjie is worried about the influence Sonia has on Daniel.

Anthony is struggling with his conscience and wants to come clean. Lennie is not sure whether Bompie is who he seems to be. Daniel has Sonia and Saartjie over for dinner and things get a bit uncomfortable.

Rachel and Adam hear about Anthony's suicide attempt. Bianca gives Saartjie advice. Kaptein Karelse and Yvette give Lennie new insights on Bompie