
By Michelle Randall5 July 2024
Empini episodes 13-14 recap: The morning after
After last week’s dramatic cliffhanger, the aftermath of Nosi’s bloody wedding keeps tensions high on Empini. Here’s what went down:
The aftermath
Khaya is rushed to the hospital as his family looks on in shock while Ndoni is left reeling from her near-deadly decision. Thobani ramps up security, but Winnie lashes out, blaming him for Khaya’s injury.
The livestream
Desperate and emotional, Mkhonto prays for his father’s recovery, then goes live online, vowing that the Bhodozas won’t go down without a fight. His bodyguard cuts the stream, but the damage is done. The family is thrust into the public eye, and Winnie takes charge, addressing the press to control the fallout from Mkhonto’s outburst.
Khaya pulls through
Tension fills the hospital waiting room as Ndoni arrives, her presence a mix of comfort and unease. Nosi welcomes her, oblivious to the fact that Ndoni nearly pulled the trigger. The doctor delivers good news: Khaya’s wound isn’t life-threatening. As Khaya regains consciousness, surrounded by his family, Ndoni watches from the shadows.
Ndoni’s deadly determination
Later, Ndoni sneaks into Khaya’s hospital room with a gun, ready to demand answers or kill him for his role in her father’s death. But in her haste, she leaves the gun silencer on his bed. Khaya wakes up and yells for help, forcing Ndoni to hide in the ceiling, narrowly avoiding capture.
The hunt for the shooter
Thobani interrogates the guards stationed at the wedding, demanding details of every guest, and all the footage. He threatens to fire them if they don’t provide the information he needs to uncover Khaya’s shooter.
An explosive twist
Khaya is discharged to the care of his family, and Thobani orchestrates a high-security operation to ensure his safety between the hospital and home, instructing his team to stay vigilant, as the shooter is still at large. But despite taking all precautions, the worst happens. En route, the ambulance explodes in a shocking turn of events. Who could be behind this latest attack?
Find out next week as more drama unfolds on Empini. Only on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday!
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