Reyka Series 2 Episode 8 Recap The episode opens in a flashback with Angus Speelman (Iain Glen) introducing young Reyka Gama (Gabrielle De Gama) to Portia (Nokuthula Ledwaba). Young Tokkie (Nissi Bodibe) and 10-year-old Zoe (Sage Hlaodi) watch a news report about Speelman and Portia’s arrest after Reyka’s escape. When she says Reyka is pretty,… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Finale Recap
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Reyka Series 2 Episode 7 Recap
The episode opens in a flashback with young Gabriel squeezing through a crowd to find his mum, Mabusi. A man throws money at him for beer. He covers his ears to muffle the cheers and makes his way outside. Later, Mabusi finds him hiding under the table and calls him a thief for stealing the… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 7 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 6 Recap
The episode opens in a flashback at the Sunshine Children’s Home. Six-year-old Zoe (Cathlyn Stringer) hides under a bed from young Tokkie/Gabriel. Unable to find her, he descends the stairs where his mother, Mabusi (Thandeka Nodada) is waiting for him. The representative asks if the woman is really Tokkie’s mother. A woman reminds her that… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 6 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 5 Recap
The episode opens in a flashback with Angus Speelman (Iain Glen) and a depressed Portia (Nokuthula Ledwaba) entering a church. The pastor briefly stops amid his sermon when they enter. Angus escorts Portia to a pew. Several members glance over at them. He places his hand over hers. After the service, Speelman tells the pastor… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 5 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 4 Recap
The episode opens in a flashback with Angus Speelman (Iain Glen) dropping baby Gabriel off at the Sunrise Children’s home. A woman finds the baby in a basket with a note that reads, “My name is Gabriel Gigaba.” Seeing his webbed fingers, she looks concerned and carries him inside. Reyka Gama (Kim Engelbrecht) reports Leon… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 4 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 3 Recap
The episode opens in a flashback with Gabriel crying uncontrollably. Having enough, Portia (Nokuthula Ledwaba) starts to place a pillow over his face when Angus Speelman (Iain Glen) approaches. He tries to reassure her that the colic will go away but she fears it is something else. She suggests returning him to his parents and… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 3 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
As the episode opens, Angus Speelman (Iain Glen) and Portia (Nokuthula Ledwaba) watch baby Gabriel be baptized. Local women gossip about them. After leaving the church, Gabriel develops a fever. Portia tells Speelman that Gabriel needs his mother. He says his mother is her. At home, Dr. Rudd (Deon Lutz) diagnoses him with colic. Speelman… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
Reyka Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
February 11, 1990 – The episode opens with a pediatrician (Francois Coetzee) telling a group of interns that newborn Abraham Gigaba was born with syndactyly, a congenital malformation of the limbs. Abraham’s fingers are affected. He says it is considered lucky in the Zulu culture. Dressed as a hospital housekeeper, Portia (Nokuthula Ledwaba) stops cleaning… Continue reading Reyka Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
The Rig Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
As the first episode of The Rig begins, there seems to be an earthquake or something under the Kinloch Bravo rig. Baz Roberts (Calvin Demba) plays a video game with another worker. Rose Mason (Emily Hampshire) tells everyone that there is a new transfer rota. Baz jokes with Rose before hoping he still has his… Continue reading The Rig Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
Reyka Finale Recap
Reyka Season 1 Episode 8 Recap – The show begins with Reyka Gama (Kim Engelbrecht) watching a news segment on Angus Speelman (Iain Glen). He is being released from prison, thanks to Reyka changing her victim statement. Young Reyka (Gabrielle de Gama) is with Speelman at the 1998 Farmers Association Banquet. After having their photo… Continue reading Reyka Finale Recap