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Michelle Randall11 October 2024

Law, Love and Betrayal episode 6: Against good morals

In episode 6 of Law, Love and Betrayal, tensions rise as complications pile up at an industry event in Gatsha’s honour. With Gugu’s confession still hanging in the air and a looming threat from a dangerous loan shark, things spiral out of control fast.

Gatsha’s cold rejection

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We pick up right where we left off - Gugu’s dramatic revelation that she’s Gatsha’s daughter. But Gatsha shuts her down cold, accusing her of being an opportunist and a “stray,” claiming she’s just here for money. Gugu recounts the story of how he met her mother, but Gatsha still won’t accept it, leaving Gugu in tears as she walks away.

Double D’s threats turn violent

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Meanwhile, Gugu faces another crisis - Double D, the loan shark, is after his money, and he’s done waiting. He assaults Thabo and threatens Gugu, demanding payment by 6pm. The pressure is mounting, and Gugu is running out of time.

Gala drama

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At the firm, the buzz is all about the big gala celebrating Gatsha, with his friend Judge Makgotso set to present the award. But Gugu is conspicuously absent, leaving Ayanda on edge. With Gatsha snapping at everyone after his run-in with Gugu, Ayanda’s certain something more is brewing behind the scenes.

A legal gambit against Double D

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Gugu confides in James about the loan shark situation (while pretending it’s a "family friend" who’s in trouble). James offers some much-needed legal advice, planting a seed in Gugu’s mind: maybe there’s a legal way out of this mess that doesn’t involve paying off Double D.

Gatsha confides in the Judge

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Gatsha reveals to his friend, Judge Makgotso, that Gugu might actually be his daughter. There’s something about her that reminds him of himself, but he’s still not sure.

Police crash the party

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Just as the gala is about to begin, the police arrive. Judge Makgotso is under investigation for bribery. He denies the charges, insisting it’s a setup by his enemies to sabotage his bid for the Supreme Court of Appeals. To make things worse, the press catches wind of the story, shifting their attention from the gala to the unfolding scandal.

Gugu turns the tables on Double D

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With help from James and Sam, Gugu gathers enough evidence to open a case against Double D. When Double D shows up demanding his money, the police are ready, and they arrest him on the spot.

Boardroom panic and a tragic twist

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Back at the firm, Ayanda, Fez, James, and Lwazi scramble to protect Judge Makgotso from the press and the police. But in a shocking twist, the key witness against the judge dies in a tragic accident, leaving the judge free to give his speech. Although the crisis is averted, the situation leaves a bitter aftertaste.

A Cinderella moment

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In a last-minute move, James has a beautiful dress delivered to the office for Gugu, ensuring she can attend the gala. Gugu looks stunning, and there’s definitely some chemistry brewing between her and James. Sparks are flying!

What’s next at G&A? Stay tuned for more twists and turns on Law, Love and Betrayal every Thursday on Showmax!

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