Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
The Wild is a South African soap opera created by Rohan Dickson, Richard Nosworthy and Bronwyn Berry and produced by M-Net's in-house production arm Magic Factory and shot entirely on location which revolves around three families – the Lebones, the van Reenens and the Tladis - who, because of past conflicts, struggle to negotiate a cohesive future, despite being bound together by their relationship to a special piece of land.
The Wild is a South African soap opera created by Rohan Dickson, Richard Nosworthy and Bronwyn Berry and produced by M-Net's in-house production arm Magic Factory and shot entirely on location which revolves around three families – the Lebones, the van Reenens and the Tladis - who, because of past…
Top Billed Cast
Shona Ferguson
Itumeleng Tladi
Tumisho Masha
Modise Tladi
Connie Ferguson
Marang Lebone
G
Gail Nkoane
Lelo Sedibe
Ian Roberts
Karel van Reenen
James Alexander
Tristan van Reenen
Lele Ledwaba
Diksie Lebone
Clementine Mosimane
Mama Rose Tladi
T
Tyrone Keogh
Jack van Reenen
Faye Peters
Bernie Cupido
M
Michelle Bradshaw
Lindsay Barnes
Wandile Molebatsi
Blessing Dlamini
A
Amber van Rensburg
Amber van Reenen
Keenan Arrison
Ashwin Fernandez
Episodes
Episode 1
Dinaledi Lodge prepares for a banquet to celebrate the concession agreement but everyone's world is thrown into crisis when Tiro threatens to sell the land. Tristan convinces Tiro that illegal hunting is going on and that it is an inside job. Bernie has to leave her comfort zone to save the Morula Berry Cake from being a failure for another year.
Episode 2
Tiro's decision to sell the land comes under pressure from both Itumeleng and his own family, and causes ructions amongst the van Reenen's.
Episode 3
Bernie ventures into the bush with Karel and makes a meaningful connection. Khumo's dodgy life-style impacts on his family and Diksie takes a stand.
Episode 4
The initial spark between Tiro and Lelo grows into an increasing fascination with each other - a fascination which raises eyebrows amongst the guests at the banquet and causes Itumeleng to over-react and get into a fight with Tiro.
Episode 5
The pressure is building on Tristan from both Karel and Kate to ease off on his investigation of the illegal hunting.
Episode 6
Tristan ploughs on with his investigation, and chooses to confront Itumeleng with the evidence of the dead rhino. Lelo attempts to convince herself that Modise is really the man for her.
Episode 7
Tiro arrives at the Chic Young Designer Awards and Zoe has to run interference.
Episode 8
Isaac takes on orientation and impresses everyone except Jack.
Episode 9
A hunting party arrives and Jack is tempted to offer them an illegal kill, Modise wants an answer from Lelo.
Episode 10
Kate is drawn into the hunt by Jack, much to Tristan's annoyance, and Jack shifts his focus, to Kate.
Episode 11
Jack begins to fear that Bernie could be in real danger from Itumeleng. Jack begins to insinuate his way between Tristan and Kate, which infuriates Tristan.
Episode 12
Jack cannot help himself: he offers the hunters an illegal Kudu bull.
Episode 13
Lelo barely has time to catch her breath after getting engaged when Itumeleng sets about planning the wedding.
Episode 14
Modise and Lelo stand up for themselves but can't help offending those who want to play a part in their wedding.
Episode 15
Tristan reveals to Kate the promise of a new dream that she doesn't completely share.
Episode 16
With pressure mounting on the engaged couple, Lelo admits that she hasn't been open with her family about Modise and then lies to herself about Tiro.
Episode 17
After being teased and questioned by his siblings, Tiro decides an attack strategy is the best way to move on from Lelo.
Episode 18
The lack of privacy at the lodge corners Itumeleng into telling Bernie they can't be together, but Bernie has other ideas.
Episode 19
Head ranger Jack stays one step ahead of nemesis Tristan, while Lelo debates whether to attend Tiro's dinner party and the White Lion Project hits a few road bumps because of Karel's cold feet.
Episode 20
Tension mounts for the Lebone family as the night of Tiro's party arrives and Tiro has to deal with seeing Lelo on Modise's arm as his fiance.
Episode 21
Marang brings someone new into the Lebone house while Bernie and Itumeleng continue their hot affair in secret.
Episode 22
Tristan tells Karel he has to be excluded from the white lion project, and gets an unexpected response.
Episode 23
When Nick leaves the lodge in the lurch, Bernie has an opportunity to step in and shine. She also takes the opportunity to test her boundaries with Itumeleng, but will she push him too far?
Episode 24
Marang shares the secret of her divorce with Hope. Kate realises that balancing her newly revived career with her marriage to Tristan is going to be far from easy, and Bernie fights to claim the top spot in the lodge's kitchen.
Episode 25
Karel and Tristan form an uneasy alliance, but Kate is feeling increasingly offended by Tristan's lack of understanding.
Episode 26
Marang gets served divorce papers and shares with Hope why she is the "defendant".
Episode 27
The tension between Tristan and Kate increases, and Amber starts to feel the effects of the worsening domestic situation.
Episode 28
Kate is stuck in the middle of nowhere, and her attempts to connect with Tristan fail. Tristan finally learns something has happened, and the race is on to rescue Kate.
Episode 29
Tristan and Jack both race to save Kate, but only one will get there on time.
Episode 30
Itumeleng forces Modise to make a decision about Lelo, then fights his urge to be a part of whatever Ayanda is putting together.
Episode 31
Itumeleng forces Modise to make a decision about Lelo, then fights his urge to be a part of whatever Ayanda is putting together.
Episode 32
As the staff gossip about the big break up, Modise appears to be falling apart, but his binge causes him to finally stand up to Itumeleng.
Episode 33
When Tiro learns of Modise and Lelo's break-up, he acts immediately, despite the problems this causes with his family.
Episode 34
Bernie and Itumeleng reach a stalemate in their relationship due to the cunning and enigmatic presence of Ayanda.
Episode 35
Itumeleng is still resisting Ayanda's attempts to seduce him - both professionally and personally. She turns up the heat by forcing a confrontation Itumeleng is sure to hate.
Episode 36
Ayanda oversteps the mark and Itumeleng realises it is time for her to go. Zoe and Modise try to make sense of their gigantic mistake and Lelo has shocking news for Modise.
Episode 37
Lelo and Tiro decide to take things to the next level, while Modise comes to terms with the breakup. Kate has a crisis of faith.
Episode 38
The Dinaledi staff are becoming tired and overworked and Khumo's attempts to keep everything running smoothly puts him in conflict with Mama Rose.
Episode 39
Tiro's unwavering in his love for Lelo, even against Marang's vehement opposition. Kate butts heads with Tristan when he finds out that she is not proud of her family and who she has become.
Episode 40
During an outing with a few of her friends, Kate realises that Karel understands her situation. But will she make peace with her place?
