1 00:00:10,875 --> 00:00:12,875 [indistinct audio playing from computer] 2 00:00:13,750 --> 00:00:16,580 [man] You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say... 3 00:00:18,791 --> 00:00:19,631 [Puleng] Baba! 4 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:22,880 [Puleng] What are you doing? 5 00:00:23,708 --> 00:00:25,328 [Puleng] Somebody do something! 6 00:00:26,250 --> 00:00:30,210 I know your family has been and is going through a tough time, but... 7 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:33,210 as principal of Parkhurst, I need assurances 8 00:00:33,291 --> 00:00:35,041 that it will not affect your school work 9 00:00:35,125 --> 00:00:38,705 or any other student, for that matter. 10 00:00:40,583 --> 00:00:41,503 Ma'am... 11 00:00:43,041 --> 00:00:45,581 I have no control over what's happening with my family. 12 00:00:46,458 --> 00:00:47,958 I wouldn't do anything to mess this up. 13 00:00:52,375 --> 00:00:54,205 Oh, look at you. 14 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:56,380 My bursary application. 15 00:00:56,458 --> 00:00:59,918 Oh, yes. Don't forget to deliver that to the administration office. 16 00:01:02,791 --> 00:01:04,291 -[phone beeps] -[camera shutter clicks] 17 00:01:10,833 --> 00:01:13,003 [girl] Wow, this is so intense. 18 00:01:13,083 --> 00:01:15,333 Remember that Khumalo girl who was kidnapped? 19 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:21,210 May I ask something? 20 00:01:23,125 --> 00:01:24,625 If I were accepted here, 21 00:01:25,166 --> 00:01:28,036 could I use my mother's maiden name, Vezi? 22 00:01:29,208 --> 00:01:30,078 [soft chuckle] 23 00:01:30,500 --> 00:01:33,170 I don't want the Khumalo name to be my story here too. 24 00:01:34,166 --> 00:01:36,166 [hip-hop music playing] 25 00:01:53,833 --> 00:01:54,833 Really? 26 00:01:55,208 --> 00:01:56,788 Right outside the school? 27 00:01:57,375 --> 00:01:59,625 You know you shouldn't be doing that in school uniform. 28 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:06,828 [Tahira sighs] 29 00:02:15,083 --> 00:02:16,883 -[car horn blasts] -[man] Watch it, man. 30 00:02:16,958 --> 00:02:18,828 [Puleng breathing heavily] 31 00:02:29,416 --> 00:02:30,496 Puleng Vezi? 32 00:02:32,375 --> 00:02:33,625 How did you know? 33 00:02:33,708 --> 00:02:34,998 Oh, let me see. 34 00:02:35,083 --> 00:02:38,293 That hopeful gaze in your eyes, the way you're gripping your bag, 35 00:02:38,375 --> 00:02:39,915 reeks of rookie eagerness. 36 00:02:40,500 --> 00:02:41,880 Wendy Dlamini. 37 00:02:42,958 --> 00:02:45,208 I have the pleasure of giving you the full tour. 38 00:02:45,291 --> 00:02:46,421 Please, follow me. 39 00:02:47,625 --> 00:02:48,955 -[snaps fingers] -Come on. 40 00:02:51,583 --> 00:02:53,253 [Wendy] So, where are you from? 41 00:02:53,333 --> 00:02:56,463 [Puleng] Certainly not from the same place as people around here. 42 00:02:56,541 --> 00:02:58,541 Well, that's probably a good thing. 43 00:02:59,166 --> 00:03:01,456 [Wendy] Parkhurst High is internationally renowned 44 00:03:01,541 --> 00:03:03,081 for its academic excellence. 45 00:03:04,166 --> 00:03:07,826 We boast about having the best foundation to get into top tertiary institutions. 46 00:03:08,916 --> 00:03:10,826 Not to mention our sporting rep. 47 00:03:12,791 --> 00:03:14,751 This school's a melting pot of cultural... 48 00:03:14,833 --> 00:03:16,673 -Watch it! ...and economic backgrounds. 49 00:03:18,583 --> 00:03:20,713 [Wendy] Then there are the swimmers. 50 00:03:20,791 --> 00:03:23,631 With their failed Olympic coach, Chad Morgan. 51 00:03:23,708 --> 00:03:26,668 The star pupils who think they're in a league of their own. 52 00:03:29,458 --> 00:03:32,498 -[muffled sound] -[heart beating] 53 00:03:32,916 --> 00:03:33,996 [normal] Fikile Bhele. 54 00:03:35,583 --> 00:03:36,793 [whistle blows] 55 00:03:38,458 --> 00:03:40,748 I see she's a candidate for the head girl position. 56 00:03:41,500 --> 00:03:43,000 Do you think she stands a chance? 57 00:03:45,208 --> 00:03:46,328 [Wendy] Sure. 58 00:03:47,083 --> 00:03:49,633 Unfortunately, Parkhurst isn't immune 59 00:03:49,708 --> 00:03:52,128 to frivolous popularity contests. 60 00:03:53,125 --> 00:03:54,125 [whistle blows] 61 00:03:57,583 --> 00:04:00,213 Actually, my mother's the Minister of Agriculture. 62 00:04:00,291 --> 00:04:03,211 Ah, so one of the wealthy entitled brats. 63 00:04:03,625 --> 00:04:05,495 More like the champion for the underdog. 64 00:04:05,583 --> 00:04:07,503 That's why I started the school magazine society. 65 00:04:07,583 --> 00:04:09,253 To speak truth when no one else will. 66 00:04:09,333 --> 00:04:10,253 Hey. 67 00:04:10,625 --> 00:04:13,075 I was starting to worry you had jumped ship and abandoned me. 68 00:04:13,541 --> 00:04:17,381 Puleng, meet my very best friend and future head girl of Parkhurst High. 69 00:04:17,791 --> 00:04:19,581 No one is more deserving than Tahira. 70 00:04:19,666 --> 00:04:21,286 According to you, Wendy. 71 00:04:21,375 --> 00:04:23,915 -Modesty won't get you far. -Nice to meet you, Puleng. 72 00:04:24,416 --> 00:04:26,916 [Tahira] Uh, when are the interviews happening after school again? 73 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:28,790 We're conducting interviews with each candidate 74 00:04:28,875 --> 00:04:30,825 as part of the head girl and head boy campaign. 75 00:04:30,916 --> 00:04:34,206 More like a profile on each candidate, including hers truly. 76 00:04:34,291 --> 00:04:35,131 Sounds serious. 77 00:04:35,208 --> 00:04:36,038 Rightly so. 78 00:04:36,458 --> 00:04:38,328 It looks good on any uni application. 79 00:04:39,125 --> 00:04:40,625 [Tahira] Uh... [clears throat] 80 00:04:40,708 --> 00:04:43,078 We need to go. Find me if you need anything. 81 00:04:44,750 --> 00:04:46,170 Welcome to the jungle. 82 00:04:46,250 --> 00:04:47,460 A piece of advice: 83 00:04:47,958 --> 00:04:49,078 don't lose yourself. 84 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:53,003 I have to ask... 85 00:04:54,083 --> 00:04:56,083 What makes you sure that this is where you belong? 86 00:05:00,708 --> 00:05:01,578 Actually... 87 00:05:02,625 --> 00:05:04,995 can you tell me more about the magazine society? 88 00:05:09,958 --> 00:05:11,958 [theme music playing] 89 00:05:13,500 --> 00:05:15,880 ♪ Blood ♪ 90 00:05:16,375 --> 00:05:19,245 ♪ Blood and water ♪ 91 00:05:21,416 --> 00:05:23,286 [indistinct chatter] 92 00:05:25,416 --> 00:05:27,166 Yeah, no, find your own seat. 93 00:05:28,750 --> 00:05:29,710 Oh. 94 00:05:30,583 --> 00:05:33,043 Uh... There's an open desk next to me. 95 00:05:34,458 --> 00:05:35,498 This one. 96 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,710 [professor] All right, great then, settle down. 97 00:05:41,791 --> 00:05:44,631 We've got a new student here with us today. 98 00:05:45,083 --> 00:05:46,833 Miss, uh, Puleng... 99 00:05:47,250 --> 00:05:48,330 Vezi. 100 00:05:49,666 --> 00:05:51,826 She transferred from Meadowridge. 101 00:05:52,958 --> 00:05:53,998 Let's welcome her. 102 00:05:54,083 --> 00:05:56,083 [scattered student applause] 103 00:05:56,166 --> 00:05:58,746 [professor] Let's see, yesterday, any questions about... 104 00:05:58,833 --> 00:05:59,713 Welcome. 105 00:06:00,125 --> 00:06:02,875 I don't think I'd be here without that interview you set up with your mom. 106 00:06:02,958 --> 00:06:04,418 [professor] We all clear on that? 107 00:06:05,125 --> 00:06:06,955 -[Wendy] Excuse me, ma'am. -[woman] Yes. 108 00:06:08,416 --> 00:06:11,286 While I find this rehashing of Schindler's List riveting, 109 00:06:11,375 --> 00:06:15,165 if the department insists on teaching us white male domination in ancient wars, 110 00:06:15,791 --> 00:06:17,751 wouldn't it be more enlightening to us, 111 00:06:17,833 --> 00:06:19,753 as the students of the continent, 112 00:06:19,833 --> 00:06:22,793 if we studied Darwin's impact on historical events closer to home? 113 00:06:22,875 --> 00:06:25,245 The Holocaust affected many people, Miss Shlamini. 114 00:06:25,333 --> 00:06:26,293 Of course. 115 00:06:26,375 --> 00:06:29,455 But we've had our own horror stories with relics such as Leopold, 116 00:06:29,541 --> 00:06:32,001 who murdered millions of Africans and is never discussed. 117 00:06:32,083 --> 00:06:34,423 [door rattles open then closes] 118 00:06:35,166 --> 00:06:37,626 So sorry I'm late, ma'am. Swimming practice ran late. 119 00:06:39,125 --> 00:06:41,125 [indistinct chatter] 120 00:06:43,458 --> 00:06:46,128 What about the ten million people in the DRC that King Leopold killed? 121 00:06:46,541 --> 00:06:47,751 Do they not get air time? 122 00:06:47,833 --> 00:06:48,833 She's at it again. 123 00:06:49,958 --> 00:06:50,918 [exhales] Yeah. 124 00:06:52,375 --> 00:06:53,205 Hey. 125 00:06:54,125 --> 00:06:56,035 How come Coach never talks to me? 126 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:59,710 He just dictates, and I work just as hard. 127 00:07:00,583 --> 00:07:03,173 Chris, the only thing you work hard at is getting laid. 128 00:07:03,916 --> 00:07:04,996 Semantics. 129 00:07:05,083 --> 00:07:06,133 Mr. Ackerman? 130 00:07:06,666 --> 00:07:08,036 [professor] You care to share? 131 00:07:08,708 --> 00:07:09,828 No, ma'am. [chuckles] 132 00:07:10,583 --> 00:07:12,673 Perfectly happy listening to your, um... 133 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:15,376 -alluring voice. Thank you. -[students laugh] 134 00:07:15,458 --> 00:07:16,668 [Wendy] As I was saying... 135 00:07:17,666 --> 00:07:19,576 by discussing African history, 136 00:07:19,666 --> 00:07:21,496 perhaps more specifically the influence 137 00:07:21,583 --> 00:07:23,923 Darwin's theory had on the apartheid regime, 138 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,210 maybe we as South Africans can better understand 139 00:07:26,291 --> 00:07:29,001 and address the systems governing our country today. 140 00:07:29,083 --> 00:07:30,543 Okay... homework. 141 00:07:30,625 --> 00:07:32,075 -[students groaning] -Wendy... 142 00:07:32,166 --> 00:07:35,826 I want an essay where you debate the historical genocides, 143 00:07:35,916 --> 00:07:38,666 and which one has had the biggest impact 144 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:39,710 on African politics. 145 00:07:40,166 --> 00:07:42,706 -Let's say two weeks from today. -[students groaning and murmuring] 146 00:07:42,791 --> 00:07:46,381 Thanks, Miss I'll-challenge-everything- for-self-justification. 147 00:07:46,458 --> 00:07:48,628 Wendy is just trying to be like her mother. 148 00:07:49,083 --> 00:07:51,173 I mean, her body's already halfway there. 149 00:07:51,250 --> 00:07:52,540 -[students laugh] -[professor] Enough. 150 00:07:52,625 --> 00:07:54,745 Miss van Rensburg, you will apologize now. 151 00:07:55,708 --> 00:07:56,708 [whispers] Sorry. 152 00:07:58,458 --> 00:07:59,458 Ma'am? 153 00:07:59,958 --> 00:08:03,168 Uh, Fiks and I are competing in a gala next week, 154 00:08:03,250 --> 00:08:05,250 and you know how these things go. 155 00:08:05,958 --> 00:08:08,748 Would it be possible for us to get an extension? 156 00:08:08,833 --> 00:08:10,673 That's fine, but just by a day or two. 157 00:08:10,750 --> 00:08:13,250 But, ma'am, that's completely unfair for the rest of us. 158 00:08:13,333 --> 00:08:16,213 It is what it is, Miss Schlamini. 159 00:08:17,625 --> 00:08:18,705 It's Dlamini. 160 00:08:19,250 --> 00:08:20,920 [bell ringing] 161 00:08:25,958 --> 00:08:27,998 [indistinct chatter] 162 00:08:29,625 --> 00:08:31,035 [keyboard clacking] 163 00:08:41,291 --> 00:08:42,921 [keyboard clacking] 164 00:08:47,583 --> 00:08:48,713 [exhales] 165 00:08:55,875 --> 00:08:57,375 [boy 1] Hey, KB, have you seen Fikile? 166 00:08:57,916 --> 00:08:59,456 Yeah, yeah. I'm going to her now. 167 00:08:59,916 --> 00:09:01,036 Hey, hey, what's good? 168 00:09:09,958 --> 00:09:11,208 Mr. Molopo! 169 00:09:12,958 --> 00:09:14,628 [professor] Off the skateboard. 170 00:09:26,708 --> 00:09:27,748 [Wade] P-dog! 171 00:09:28,875 --> 00:09:31,325 Uh, I'm sorry. I don't know why I called you that. 172 00:09:32,041 --> 00:09:33,631 Um, how's your first day going? 173 00:09:34,208 --> 00:09:37,288 Well, my mom's BLT sandwich is keeping me company. 174 00:09:37,375 --> 00:09:39,415 [Wade] My mom's is always pretty dry. 175 00:09:39,500 --> 00:09:42,000 She hates mayonnaise. We don't have any in the house. 176 00:09:42,083 --> 00:09:43,963 I mean, who hates mayonnaise? It's mayonnaise-- 177 00:09:44,041 --> 00:09:44,921 I do. 178 00:09:45,833 --> 00:09:47,673 That's not the point. Uh... 179 00:09:47,750 --> 00:09:51,210 What I mean is I know what it's like to be new and to not know anyone. 180 00:09:51,291 --> 00:09:53,331 So no more. Scout's honor. 181 00:09:53,708 --> 00:09:55,078 You were a Boy Scout? 182 00:09:55,666 --> 00:09:58,666 Nah. I thought that's just what people say for emphasis. 183 00:09:58,750 --> 00:10:00,080 -[Puleng chuckles] -Yeah. 184 00:10:00,666 --> 00:10:02,916 Um, I heard you're joining the magazine society. 185 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:06,250 We're meeting up in a minute if you want to come with me, maybe. 186 00:10:06,333 --> 00:10:07,463 Um, you know what? 187 00:10:08,208 --> 00:10:09,918 I'll catch up with you later, okay? 188 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,790 La-- Later, then, yeah. 189 00:10:13,333 --> 00:10:14,543 [under breath] Damn it. 190 00:10:26,708 --> 00:10:28,078 [man] Uh, where do you think you're off to? 191 00:10:28,166 --> 00:10:31,036 Students are not allowed to hang around the pool area during break. 192 00:10:32,666 --> 00:10:33,746 I got lost. 193 00:10:35,083 --> 00:10:36,003 I'm new. 194 00:10:37,041 --> 00:10:38,131 First day. 195 00:10:46,041 --> 00:10:47,581 I thought this was a meeting. 196 00:10:47,666 --> 00:10:50,206 [Wendy] Pretentious, undeserving illiterates! 197 00:10:50,291 --> 00:10:51,131 Who's what? 198 00:10:51,208 --> 00:10:54,288 They live to make our lives miserable. No one bats an eyelid. 199 00:10:54,375 --> 00:10:55,375 Who is she talking about? 200 00:10:55,458 --> 00:10:56,828 Fikile Bhele. 201 00:10:56,916 --> 00:10:58,246 Well, what did she do? 202 00:10:58,333 --> 00:11:00,213 It's what she doesn't do that's the problem! 203 00:11:02,125 --> 00:11:05,665 And she's interviewing Fikile for the head girl profile? 204 00:11:05,750 --> 00:11:06,960 Excuse me? 205 00:11:09,166 --> 00:11:12,166 Wendy, given your state of mind, 206 00:11:12,250 --> 00:11:15,080 perhaps someone else should conduct the interview with Fikile. 207 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:17,460 Are you saying I can't be professional? 208 00:11:18,333 --> 00:11:20,923 [stammers] Not when it comes to Fikile. 209 00:11:21,875 --> 00:11:23,875 It's like how crazy I get in traffic. 210 00:11:24,250 --> 00:11:25,670 I tell myself I won't lose it. 211 00:11:25,750 --> 00:11:27,920 I won't dream of ramming into some idiot 212 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,630 cruising at 40 in the right lane, you know? 213 00:11:29,708 --> 00:11:32,128 You don't have a car; you don't drive, 214 00:11:32,208 --> 00:11:33,628 and you don't have a learner's. 215 00:11:33,708 --> 00:11:36,828 [stammers] I was just proving a point. 216 00:11:37,250 --> 00:11:38,250 Okay. 217 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:42,170 So, who do you suggest do the interview? 218 00:11:42,875 --> 00:11:43,745 You? 219 00:11:44,750 --> 00:11:46,960 -I'm more of a visual person. -I can do it. 220 00:11:47,041 --> 00:11:48,501 That was a rhetorical question. 221 00:11:48,583 --> 00:11:49,673 I'm neutral. 222 00:11:50,291 --> 00:11:52,131 Maybe that's not the worst idea. 223 00:11:54,208 --> 00:11:56,458 -Have you ever done an interview? -Mm-hmm. 224 00:11:56,541 --> 00:11:58,381 Okay, you'll have to come up with the questions 225 00:11:58,458 --> 00:11:59,328 and write the article. 226 00:11:59,416 --> 00:12:00,996 I can send you something I already wrote. 227 00:12:02,375 --> 00:12:04,075 No, I'll do the interview. 228 00:12:04,750 --> 00:12:06,040 Fikile's included. 229 00:12:06,458 --> 00:12:09,248 Why don't you maybe read Puleng's article before writing her off? 230 00:12:12,708 --> 00:12:13,538 Fine. 231 00:12:16,041 --> 00:12:17,331 [keyboard clacking] 232 00:12:22,208 --> 00:12:23,248 [computer chimes] 233 00:12:32,125 --> 00:12:33,375 What are you so busy with? 234 00:12:33,458 --> 00:12:34,328 My God. 235 00:12:34,416 --> 00:12:36,376 -It's your first day at school. -Siya, go away. 236 00:12:38,333 --> 00:12:39,213 Hey. 237 00:12:41,000 --> 00:12:42,080 Why the ugly face? 238 00:12:42,166 --> 00:12:43,706 Your face is ugly. 239 00:12:43,791 --> 00:12:45,131 [laughs] 240 00:12:45,208 --> 00:12:46,538 Seriously, what's up? 241 00:12:47,458 --> 00:12:48,628 Is Dad going to prison? 242 00:12:49,125 --> 00:12:51,875 Everyone says he is at school. 243 00:12:51,958 --> 00:12:53,078 It's even on YouTube. 244 00:12:53,166 --> 00:12:54,036 School? 245 00:12:54,125 --> 00:12:57,205 Finn says his mom said he shouldn't be friends with me anymore 246 00:12:57,291 --> 00:12:58,881 because Ubaba is a criminal. 247 00:13:00,500 --> 00:13:01,880 Ubaba's not going anywhere. 248 00:13:02,375 --> 00:13:03,745 Okay? He's innocent. 249 00:13:04,416 --> 00:13:07,286 And soon, everyone will shut up about this. 250 00:13:08,750 --> 00:13:09,880 Mm. 251 00:13:09,958 --> 00:13:12,078 -Now, give me a kiss. Mwah! -Ah! [laughs] 252 00:13:19,000 --> 00:13:20,040 [Thandeka] Siya? 253 00:13:20,541 --> 00:13:23,081 You know you can chew your food? It's not liquid. 254 00:13:24,166 --> 00:13:25,126 That's disgusting. 255 00:13:25,208 --> 00:13:26,418 [chuckles] 256 00:13:29,916 --> 00:13:30,876 So? 257 00:13:32,041 --> 00:13:33,461 How was your first day of school? 258 00:13:34,958 --> 00:13:36,078 Fine. 259 00:13:36,166 --> 00:13:37,036 Just fine? 260 00:13:37,125 --> 00:13:38,245 [sighs] It was okay, Ma. 261 00:13:42,958 --> 00:13:44,828 Your birth certificate's there on the counter. 262 00:13:44,916 --> 00:13:46,246 The school's been asking for it. 263 00:13:52,125 --> 00:13:53,125 I, uh... 264 00:13:54,333 --> 00:13:56,133 I joined the magazine society today. 265 00:13:56,958 --> 00:13:58,668 I have my first interview tomorrow. 266 00:13:58,750 --> 00:14:01,040 -Well, that's really nice. -[phone vibrates] 267 00:14:01,125 --> 00:14:02,205 Who are you interviewing? 268 00:14:04,416 --> 00:14:05,456 Actually... 269 00:14:05,916 --> 00:14:08,536 I need money for new writing software. 270 00:14:09,125 --> 00:14:10,955 It's for the magazine society. 271 00:14:11,041 --> 00:14:13,381 Surely there's free software for that. 272 00:14:13,458 --> 00:14:15,328 Yeah, but it's a specific kind, Ma. 273 00:14:15,416 --> 00:14:18,576 The school will have to pay for it. I'm still trying to figure out your fees. 274 00:14:18,666 --> 00:14:21,126 [Siya] The tournament's this weekend, Baba. 275 00:14:21,208 --> 00:14:22,958 -Siya-- -[in Zulu] Ma, leave him. 276 00:14:23,041 --> 00:14:24,791 [in English] Puleng, we've spoken about this. 277 00:14:25,291 --> 00:14:26,961 It's just until the case has been dismissed. 278 00:14:27,041 --> 00:14:29,131 Yeah, but the court case is still months away. 279 00:14:29,208 --> 00:14:30,668 Plus, Ubaba's innocent. 280 00:14:30,750 --> 00:14:33,580 -Ubaba says he's coming home soon-- -Siya, give me the phone. 281 00:14:36,166 --> 00:14:37,326 [keypad beeps] 282 00:14:42,750 --> 00:14:43,920 [sighs] 283 00:14:47,875 --> 00:14:49,875 [shower water running] 284 00:15:08,583 --> 00:15:10,583 [keyboard clacking] 285 00:15:16,166 --> 00:15:17,376 [phone vibrates] 286 00:15:19,458 --> 00:15:21,498 [keyboard clacking] 287 00:15:21,583 --> 00:15:22,463 [phone chimes] 288 00:15:35,083 --> 00:15:36,213 [groans] 289 00:15:37,750 --> 00:15:39,170 [Fikile] Since when do you go here? 290 00:15:39,583 --> 00:15:41,543 [Puleng] Um... [clears throat] Yesterday. 291 00:15:41,625 --> 00:15:42,535 [Fikile] Hmm. 292 00:15:43,041 --> 00:15:46,001 I was under the impression the magazine society was a little... 293 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:48,210 uptight. 294 00:15:48,791 --> 00:15:49,631 [exhales] 295 00:15:50,291 --> 00:15:52,421 Half an hour. Best get started. 296 00:16:02,166 --> 00:16:03,376 [exhales] 297 00:16:08,666 --> 00:16:09,536 [Puleng] So... 298 00:16:09,916 --> 00:16:13,036 can you talk a little about where you grew up? 299 00:16:13,583 --> 00:16:16,383 Cape Town, for as long as I can remember. 300 00:16:16,791 --> 00:16:19,671 Uh, my mom's from the Eastern Cape and my dad's from here. 301 00:16:19,750 --> 00:16:21,250 [Puleng] Where were you born? Home? 302 00:16:21,708 --> 00:16:22,748 Hospital? 303 00:16:23,875 --> 00:16:25,665 Um, I'm not sure, 304 00:16:26,041 --> 00:16:27,291 but definitely Cape Town. 305 00:16:27,875 --> 00:16:29,995 And then we move to the Eastern Cape soon after that. 306 00:16:30,083 --> 00:16:31,173 [Puleng] Uh-huh, got that. 307 00:16:31,250 --> 00:16:33,130 Um, days, weeks, months? 308 00:16:35,958 --> 00:16:36,958 I don't know. 309 00:16:37,708 --> 00:16:40,168 But what does that have to do with me being head girl? 310 00:16:40,625 --> 00:16:42,915 I just find that kind of information interesting. 311 00:16:43,458 --> 00:16:46,128 Do you have any pictures of your parents with you, by any chance? 312 00:16:47,041 --> 00:16:49,541 -What? -Any baby photos of yourself? 313 00:16:52,458 --> 00:16:55,248 I want to know if there's something beyond your swimming accolades. 314 00:16:56,208 --> 00:16:59,458 I think it's important for people to get to know the real Fikile, 315 00:16:59,541 --> 00:17:01,751 the one who hopes and bleeds like the rest of us. 316 00:17:06,166 --> 00:17:07,826 I don't know, actually. 317 00:17:07,916 --> 00:17:09,826 I don't think I have any photos. 318 00:17:09,916 --> 00:17:12,876 My mom said we left most of them in the Eastern Cape, so... 319 00:17:13,916 --> 00:17:16,666 Why? Are you trying to find some painful childhood secret? 320 00:17:19,166 --> 00:17:21,076 [deep breath] 321 00:17:24,250 --> 00:17:25,290 Puleng? 322 00:17:30,083 --> 00:17:32,133 I remember the time when my brother almost drowned. 323 00:17:33,208 --> 00:17:34,078 He was six. 324 00:17:35,625 --> 00:17:36,915 Playing by the pool. 325 00:17:37,875 --> 00:17:38,995 Like he usually does. 326 00:17:40,541 --> 00:17:42,881 Plus, he knows better than to go to the pool 327 00:17:42,958 --> 00:17:44,328 without any adult supervision. 328 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:48,576 I was the one who found him. 329 00:17:50,333 --> 00:17:51,333 Floating... 330 00:17:52,291 --> 00:17:53,331 lifeless. 331 00:17:55,500 --> 00:17:57,710 It was one of the most terrifying things. 332 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,130 I keep thinking... 333 00:18:01,458 --> 00:18:03,668 how his death would've destroyed my family. 334 00:18:06,541 --> 00:18:08,461 Maybe that's why I hate the water. 335 00:18:11,166 --> 00:18:11,996 My point is-- 336 00:18:12,083 --> 00:18:13,083 I was four... 337 00:18:14,541 --> 00:18:16,001 when I nearly drowned. 338 00:18:17,291 --> 00:18:18,541 My mom found me. 339 00:18:19,291 --> 00:18:21,751 And after that, she signed me up for swimming classes. 340 00:18:22,166 --> 00:18:24,706 Swore to never feel the fear she felt that day, you know? 341 00:18:25,875 --> 00:18:26,955 [exhales] 342 00:18:27,625 --> 00:18:28,995 And now I love water. 343 00:18:29,750 --> 00:18:32,210 And it's my goal to conquer more waters. 344 00:18:37,791 --> 00:18:38,711 [camera shutter clicks] 345 00:18:44,125 --> 00:18:45,165 Thank you. 346 00:18:51,041 --> 00:18:52,001 [exhales] 347 00:18:52,333 --> 00:18:55,293 [Puleng] "Encourage students to participate in community initiatives 348 00:18:55,375 --> 00:18:57,415 that'll have a great impact on society." 349 00:18:57,875 --> 00:19:00,375 [scoffs] What 17-year-old speaks like this? 350 00:19:00,458 --> 00:19:02,078 Seems like she has your vote. 351 00:19:03,958 --> 00:19:06,668 Um... by the way, um... 352 00:19:06,750 --> 00:19:07,880 you were great. 353 00:19:08,291 --> 00:19:10,711 I mean, you spoke about your brother almost dying, sure. 354 00:19:10,791 --> 00:19:12,581 [chuckles] Yo. 355 00:19:14,125 --> 00:19:16,415 Actually, that wasn't a true story. 356 00:19:17,375 --> 00:19:19,245 I just needed Fikile to feel comfortable enough 357 00:19:19,333 --> 00:19:21,463 to open up and tell me about her childhood story, 358 00:19:21,541 --> 00:19:23,211 which I read about in another interview. 359 00:19:23,791 --> 00:19:25,961 I don't know if I should be concerned or impressed. 360 00:19:26,041 --> 00:19:27,041 I feel bad. 361 00:19:27,125 --> 00:19:28,455 You have a knack for this. 362 00:19:29,125 --> 00:19:30,665 Is that shade or a compliment? 363 00:19:30,750 --> 00:19:31,670 Both. 364 00:19:31,750 --> 00:19:33,000 [both laugh] 365 00:19:35,666 --> 00:19:36,746 [exhales] 366 00:19:38,375 --> 00:19:39,375 [smacks lips together] 367 00:19:39,833 --> 00:19:41,423 Question. Um... 368 00:19:43,291 --> 00:19:45,131 What are you doing this evening? 369 00:19:45,208 --> 00:19:48,498 I'm-- I'm shooting at this night market in Sea Point. 370 00:19:48,583 --> 00:19:50,333 -It would be cool if you came. -[phone chimes] 371 00:19:51,083 --> 00:19:54,173 Let me touch base with my mom first. It should be cool, though. 372 00:19:54,250 --> 00:19:55,380 Cool-io. 373 00:19:55,458 --> 00:19:56,578 [Puleng] I have to go. 374 00:19:56,666 --> 00:19:59,076 Okay, don't forget to let me know. It'll be fun. 375 00:19:59,958 --> 00:20:01,038 Mmm. 376 00:20:01,500 --> 00:20:02,540 [Puleng] That one. 377 00:20:02,958 --> 00:20:05,628 You know, I see why Wendy's threatened by Fikile. 378 00:20:06,041 --> 00:20:07,751 The girl's in a league of her own. 379 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:10,083 Don't let her hear you say that. 380 00:20:10,166 --> 00:20:11,206 [chuckles] 381 00:20:24,166 --> 00:20:25,326 [Fikile] Stalking me? 382 00:20:26,875 --> 00:20:28,575 Unfortunately for you, no. 383 00:20:29,291 --> 00:20:31,831 I just have to drop something off at admin. 384 00:20:34,875 --> 00:20:37,325 Is it true that he was almost an Olympic swimmer? 385 00:20:37,791 --> 00:20:40,831 Yeah, until the motorbike accident killed his career. 386 00:20:41,375 --> 00:20:42,955 Now he's my incredible swim coach. 387 00:20:46,833 --> 00:20:48,463 Hey, do you wanna hang at lunch? 388 00:20:51,708 --> 00:20:53,078 -Yeah. -Cool. 389 00:20:53,166 --> 00:20:54,536 Let's go meet my day ones. 390 00:20:59,416 --> 00:21:00,456 Ew. 391 00:21:00,541 --> 00:21:03,881 You remember Chris, the loser, that gave that soppy speech at my party? 392 00:21:04,875 --> 00:21:06,165 -Hi. -Hey. 393 00:21:06,583 --> 00:21:08,673 You're Zama's Puleng, eh? 394 00:21:08,750 --> 00:21:10,330 She's not happy with you, you know? 395 00:21:10,416 --> 00:21:11,876 -You guys talk? -A little bit. 396 00:21:12,750 --> 00:21:16,000 And Reece, the biggest bitch in the southern hemisphere. 397 00:21:16,708 --> 00:21:18,748 You tried to sell me weed at Chris's party. 398 00:21:18,833 --> 00:21:20,753 Care to shout that from the school's rooftop? 399 00:21:20,833 --> 00:21:22,503 [boy chuckles] Hey, be nice. 400 00:21:23,416 --> 00:21:25,326 Oh, hi. I'm... I'm KB. 401 00:21:26,583 --> 00:21:27,633 Um... 402 00:21:28,250 --> 00:21:29,460 Yeah, you... 403 00:21:29,541 --> 00:21:32,171 -you burned my cardigan at Chris's party. -[chuckles] Oh, shit, yeah. 404 00:21:32,250 --> 00:21:33,540 [laughs] 405 00:21:33,625 --> 00:21:35,325 -My bad, eh? -[Fikile] Forgive him. 406 00:21:35,416 --> 00:21:36,456 He's full of shit. 407 00:21:37,500 --> 00:21:39,670 [Chris] So, how'd the interview go? 408 00:21:39,750 --> 00:21:41,830 Actually, thanks to Puleng, 409 00:21:41,916 --> 00:21:43,626 -it was really good. -You were great. 410 00:21:44,375 --> 00:21:46,125 Hey, didn't you just start here? 411 00:21:46,208 --> 00:21:47,248 Okay, um... [clears throat] 412 00:21:47,333 --> 00:21:50,083 Fiks, why don't you read us your motivational letter 413 00:21:50,166 --> 00:21:52,206 -and we'll tell you if it sucks? -You know I will. 414 00:21:52,291 --> 00:21:54,541 -Yeah. Thanks, but no thanks. -We'll be nice. 415 00:21:56,375 --> 00:21:57,875 Okay... Okay. 416 00:22:00,250 --> 00:22:04,130 "Pollution continues to be a never-ending challenge faced by the world today. 417 00:22:04,750 --> 00:22:07,040 While countries are adopting more and more laws 418 00:22:07,125 --> 00:22:08,245 to reduce its effects, 419 00:22:08,333 --> 00:22:11,253 governmental actions cannot guarantee the complete elimination 420 00:22:11,333 --> 00:22:12,293 of this problem. 421 00:22:12,875 --> 00:22:16,075 No matter what we do, the sun will keep getting hotter, 422 00:22:16,166 --> 00:22:17,996 the cold will keep getting colder. 423 00:22:18,708 --> 00:22:20,208 A Zulu proverb says, 424 00:22:20,291 --> 00:22:23,881 'When you bite indiscriminately, you end up eating your own tail.' 425 00:22:24,333 --> 00:22:26,293 What has our Earth done to deserve this?" 426 00:22:26,375 --> 00:22:28,665 [laughing] 427 00:22:28,750 --> 00:22:30,000 [Fikile] That shit, huh? 428 00:22:30,500 --> 00:22:31,670 Um... 429 00:22:31,750 --> 00:22:33,790 -[KB chuckles] -Fuck you, guys. 430 00:22:35,250 --> 00:22:36,790 No, it's not shit, it's just, 431 00:22:36,875 --> 00:22:38,665 -I mean... -[Reece] What does the new girl think? 432 00:22:41,375 --> 00:22:42,205 It's good. 433 00:22:42,291 --> 00:22:43,251 Um... 434 00:22:44,291 --> 00:22:46,251 You could push it a bit more, you know, 435 00:22:46,708 --> 00:22:48,378 make it a bit more personal to you. 436 00:22:49,083 --> 00:22:50,463 That always sells. 437 00:22:54,541 --> 00:22:56,041 What are you up to tonight? 438 00:22:57,041 --> 00:22:58,581 Editing your interview. 439 00:22:59,166 --> 00:23:00,286 Why? 440 00:23:00,375 --> 00:23:03,035 Well, a few friends are getting together at KB's. 441 00:23:03,458 --> 00:23:04,498 You should come. 442 00:23:04,958 --> 00:23:07,128 -And Zama's gonna be there, right, Chris? -Yep. 443 00:23:07,208 --> 00:23:08,628 Um... [chuckles] 444 00:23:08,708 --> 00:23:09,538 That would be-- 445 00:23:09,625 --> 00:23:10,915 [bell ringing] 446 00:23:27,458 --> 00:23:29,288 Ah, thanks. Forgot that. 447 00:23:32,208 --> 00:23:33,248 Are you coming? 448 00:23:33,333 --> 00:23:34,173 Yeah. 449 00:23:41,250 --> 00:23:43,000 [keyboard clacking] 450 00:23:49,750 --> 00:23:50,790 [exhales] 451 00:23:52,500 --> 00:23:54,420 ["Hennessy" by Tshego playing] 452 00:23:56,500 --> 00:23:58,330 ♪ Started coming up You know what's up ♪ 453 00:23:58,416 --> 00:24:00,456 ♪ You know what We're nothing but ♪ 454 00:24:00,541 --> 00:24:02,831 ♪ Hennessy in my cup ♪ 455 00:24:03,250 --> 00:24:05,670 ♪ Hennessy in my cup ♪ 456 00:24:06,041 --> 00:24:08,671 ♪ Hennessy in my cup ♪ 457 00:24:08,750 --> 00:24:10,750 ♪ Hennessy... ♪ 458 00:24:11,541 --> 00:24:12,711 [girl] Yo! 459 00:24:17,291 --> 00:24:19,131 [both laughing] 460 00:24:35,583 --> 00:24:36,833 [exhales, coughs] 461 00:24:37,750 --> 00:24:39,880 [laughs] Joint virgin. 462 00:24:40,291 --> 00:24:41,631 What? No. 463 00:24:42,166 --> 00:24:43,416 Don't mind her. 464 00:24:51,541 --> 00:24:53,791 [Fikile] Yeah, no, we need to loosen you up, dude. 465 00:24:54,750 --> 00:24:55,630 Come with me. 466 00:25:02,500 --> 00:25:04,540 [music continues muffled in background] 467 00:25:06,625 --> 00:25:08,745 So, where are KB's parents? 468 00:25:09,166 --> 00:25:11,536 His mom lives abroad, and his dad is out. 469 00:25:12,083 --> 00:25:13,793 Don't worry; he's super chill. 470 00:25:16,541 --> 00:25:19,251 So how come Zama didn't come? Are you guys cool? 471 00:25:20,375 --> 00:25:22,245 Yeah, well, I transferred schools, 472 00:25:22,833 --> 00:25:23,963 so she's pissed. 473 00:25:24,708 --> 00:25:25,748 And now... 474 00:25:27,791 --> 00:25:28,961 she's ignoring me. 475 00:25:30,041 --> 00:25:31,631 I'm sorry. That sucks. 476 00:25:31,708 --> 00:25:34,788 While she gets over herself, you should make new friends. 477 00:25:35,208 --> 00:25:37,998 Starting... with that swimming costume. 478 00:25:39,416 --> 00:25:41,246 [sighs] Fuck what people think about you. 479 00:25:41,333 --> 00:25:43,383 You have been blessed with great genes. 480 00:25:45,375 --> 00:25:46,625 [KB] Hey. 481 00:25:47,708 --> 00:25:49,828 Your boy is threatening to drown himself. 482 00:25:49,916 --> 00:25:50,996 [Fikile sighs] 483 00:25:52,291 --> 00:25:53,501 Oh, shit. 484 00:25:53,583 --> 00:25:55,133 Okay, I'll just... 485 00:25:55,208 --> 00:25:56,668 [Fikile chuckles] I'll be right back. 486 00:25:59,250 --> 00:26:00,420 [Puleng clears throat] 487 00:26:03,708 --> 00:26:05,128 [sighs] I think I'm high. 488 00:26:14,333 --> 00:26:15,503 How do you know Fikile? 489 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:19,128 Uh, she's my day one since we were little. 490 00:26:19,833 --> 00:26:21,833 Her mom and my dad are, like, super tight, 491 00:26:21,916 --> 00:26:23,456 so we became best friends. 492 00:26:23,541 --> 00:26:24,541 Just friends? 493 00:26:25,416 --> 00:26:28,246 We kind of, like, dated, but it ended. 494 00:26:30,166 --> 00:26:32,456 What about you? What was your childhood like? 495 00:26:33,416 --> 00:26:34,326 Boring. 496 00:26:34,708 --> 00:26:37,378 So how come you've never tried weed before? 497 00:26:37,791 --> 00:26:39,001 Who says I never did? 498 00:26:39,458 --> 00:26:41,208 I'm guessing your folks are strict. 499 00:26:43,833 --> 00:26:46,583 You don't like talking about yourself much, do you? 500 00:26:47,708 --> 00:26:49,668 I'm not good at opening up to people. 501 00:26:50,625 --> 00:26:52,665 Well, actually, more like people never care to ask, 502 00:26:52,750 --> 00:26:55,500 so I've gotten used to writing more than talking. 503 00:26:56,333 --> 00:26:57,253 You write? 504 00:26:57,750 --> 00:26:58,580 [sighs] 505 00:26:58,666 --> 00:27:00,036 Uh, sometimes. 506 00:27:01,583 --> 00:27:03,633 I'm dying alone, Fiks. 507 00:27:05,333 --> 00:27:06,883 How are things with, uh... 508 00:27:08,125 --> 00:27:09,205 you know who? 509 00:27:09,291 --> 00:27:10,831 Not now, please. 510 00:27:11,500 --> 00:27:13,080 What do you see in him anyway? 511 00:27:13,916 --> 00:27:17,876 Why can't I just have a nice, normal relationship? 512 00:27:17,958 --> 00:27:18,998 I mean... 513 00:27:20,166 --> 00:27:22,206 what's wrong with all the losers I date? 514 00:27:22,958 --> 00:27:26,128 Let's face it, babe, you aren't the easiest person to be with. 515 00:27:26,750 --> 00:27:28,130 See you later, okay? 516 00:27:40,708 --> 00:27:41,788 I heard them. 517 00:27:43,833 --> 00:27:46,833 I heard them laughing at us, tagging it out. 518 00:27:46,916 --> 00:27:49,576 I heard them claiming they're back, saying they vouch. 519 00:27:49,666 --> 00:27:50,666 I heard them. 520 00:27:51,375 --> 00:27:53,625 I heard them saying they love them inside out, 521 00:27:53,708 --> 00:27:56,538 and I'm hurting because I never know what they're talking about. 522 00:27:56,625 --> 00:27:59,825 They're walking as a pair, handing each other, backing each other. 523 00:28:00,416 --> 00:28:04,286 I've never known what that feels like, but I know that I've always dreamt of it. 524 00:28:04,375 --> 00:28:05,875 I long for it; I want it. 525 00:28:05,958 --> 00:28:06,998 I need it. 526 00:28:08,625 --> 00:28:09,825 Don't I deserve it? 527 00:28:10,833 --> 00:28:11,673 Sisterhood. 528 00:28:12,125 --> 00:28:13,495 A loving companion. 529 00:28:14,166 --> 00:28:15,706 Am I not worth it? 530 00:28:16,250 --> 00:28:19,460 Don't feel like I fit in. My friends don't even know the real me. 531 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:22,750 Gotta keep my guard up, these questions make me harder. 532 00:28:24,041 --> 00:28:25,671 They ask about my sister. 533 00:28:30,750 --> 00:28:34,330 [KB] Yeah, I heard 'em, laughing it up, tagging 'em out. 534 00:28:34,416 --> 00:28:37,126 I heard 'em, claiming they're back, saying they vouch. 535 00:28:37,208 --> 00:28:40,628 I heard 'em, saying they love 'em inside out, but I'm hurting 536 00:28:40,708 --> 00:28:42,668 'cause I never had what they're talking about. 537 00:28:42,750 --> 00:28:45,830 They walk as a pair, handing each other, backing each other. 538 00:28:45,916 --> 00:28:48,666 I've never known what it feels like but I've dreamed of it. 539 00:28:48,750 --> 00:28:50,420 I long it, I really want it, I need it. 540 00:28:50,500 --> 00:28:51,790 Don't I deserve it? 541 00:28:51,875 --> 00:28:54,625 Sisterhood, a loving companion, am I not worth it? 542 00:28:54,708 --> 00:28:56,288 Somebody there to shield me. 543 00:28:56,375 --> 00:28:57,955 Gossipers trying to kill me. 544 00:28:58,041 --> 00:28:59,791 I never felt like I fit in. 545 00:29:00,166 --> 00:29:01,876 My friends don't know the real me. 546 00:29:02,458 --> 00:29:03,918 I gotta keep my guard up. 547 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,330 The questions make it harder. 548 00:29:05,416 --> 00:29:07,286 They ask about my sister, but, like... 549 00:29:08,333 --> 00:29:09,833 I'll figure it out. [chuckles] 550 00:29:11,791 --> 00:29:13,831 Shit, you're really good. 551 00:29:15,416 --> 00:29:16,246 Just a hobby. 552 00:29:17,416 --> 00:29:19,876 Not good enough to make it a career or anything. 553 00:29:19,958 --> 00:29:21,958 Not with that attitude, no. 554 00:29:22,541 --> 00:29:23,711 You know, 555 00:29:23,791 --> 00:29:26,211 I've actually always wanted to go to New York. 556 00:29:27,750 --> 00:29:29,170 Yeah. [scoffs] 557 00:29:29,250 --> 00:29:31,080 I wish I lived in another country. 558 00:29:33,500 --> 00:29:34,580 Better yet... 559 00:29:35,375 --> 00:29:36,495 different family. 560 00:29:40,125 --> 00:29:41,165 [clears throat] 561 00:29:41,750 --> 00:29:42,960 What I mean is... 562 00:29:44,041 --> 00:29:46,381 Cape Town is more a town than an actual city. 563 00:29:47,541 --> 00:29:49,711 The other country in South Africa, you mean? 564 00:29:49,791 --> 00:29:51,081 Little Europe? 565 00:29:51,166 --> 00:29:52,536 [laughing] 566 00:29:52,625 --> 00:29:53,825 [KB laughs] 567 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:57,920 You know, I've actually never mentioned New York to anyone. 568 00:29:59,458 --> 00:30:00,458 People... 569 00:30:01,166 --> 00:30:03,786 People expect our generation to move mountains. 570 00:30:03,875 --> 00:30:07,625 But truth is, technology or not, we're more lost than ever. 571 00:30:08,458 --> 00:30:09,708 'Cause things... 572 00:30:10,125 --> 00:30:11,535 things just keep changing. 573 00:30:16,458 --> 00:30:18,498 -Must be the high talking. -Yeah. 574 00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:20,293 [both laugh] 575 00:30:20,958 --> 00:30:22,128 -[sighs] -[phone vibrates] 576 00:30:22,208 --> 00:30:23,708 Oh, sorry. 577 00:30:24,416 --> 00:30:25,576 Must be my mom. 578 00:30:28,916 --> 00:30:29,996 Oh, shit. 579 00:30:30,958 --> 00:30:31,998 Is everything okay? 580 00:30:32,416 --> 00:30:33,456 [sighs] 581 00:30:33,541 --> 00:30:35,171 [keyboard clacking] 582 00:30:35,583 --> 00:30:36,713 [sighs] 583 00:30:38,708 --> 00:30:39,668 Hey... 584 00:30:40,333 --> 00:30:41,383 I'm hungry. 585 00:30:41,875 --> 00:30:42,745 Are you? 586 00:30:43,958 --> 00:30:44,998 Yeah. 587 00:30:50,458 --> 00:30:51,828 Relax. 588 00:30:52,250 --> 00:30:54,380 The meeting ended sooner than I expected. 589 00:30:55,125 --> 00:30:56,575 I'll be out of your way. 590 00:30:57,291 --> 00:30:58,211 Puleng, my dad. 591 00:30:58,291 --> 00:30:59,381 Papa, Puleng. 592 00:31:00,125 --> 00:31:01,535 You have a lovely home, sir. 593 00:31:02,083 --> 00:31:02,963 Thanks. 594 00:31:05,958 --> 00:31:08,498 It's hard to enjoy it with this dreadful noise 595 00:31:08,583 --> 00:31:10,963 you guys mistake for music. 596 00:31:11,041 --> 00:31:12,171 [both chuckle] 597 00:31:13,083 --> 00:31:15,253 Well, what kind of music do you like, sir? 598 00:31:15,333 --> 00:31:17,923 Well, jazz, blues... 599 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:20,830 classical music, mbaqanga, you know, 600 00:31:21,416 --> 00:31:22,416 anything soulful. 601 00:31:22,500 --> 00:31:25,460 You know, I can also get down for some... 602 00:31:26,250 --> 00:31:28,330 -[both chuckle] -Hmm... Tupac Shakur. 603 00:31:28,416 --> 00:31:30,786 ♪ Ain't nothin' but a gangsta party ♪ 604 00:31:30,875 --> 00:31:32,165 [all laugh] 605 00:31:33,125 --> 00:31:33,995 Dad, 606 00:31:34,416 --> 00:31:36,456 don't ever say "get down" again. 607 00:31:36,541 --> 00:31:37,631 -What? -No. 608 00:31:37,708 --> 00:31:40,248 -[KB laughs] -Well, actually... 609 00:31:40,916 --> 00:31:43,456 if you look beyond the "noise" in current hip-hop, 610 00:31:43,916 --> 00:31:46,206 you'll find that it's still a deep form of art. 611 00:31:46,291 --> 00:31:49,961 I mean, look at an artist like Youngsta, for instance, 612 00:31:50,041 --> 00:31:52,461 who's a powerhouse, conscious lyricist. 613 00:31:52,541 --> 00:31:55,331 His lyrics confront you in a positive way 614 00:31:55,416 --> 00:31:58,956 and expose the divided nature in this beautiful city we live in. 615 00:32:00,125 --> 00:32:01,165 It's not always bad. 616 00:32:02,375 --> 00:32:04,075 Like with anything in life, I guess. 617 00:32:05,458 --> 00:32:07,458 Well, have a good night, Puleng. 618 00:32:09,958 --> 00:32:11,958 This one is a keeper, son. 619 00:32:14,041 --> 00:32:15,171 [chuckles] 620 00:32:16,041 --> 00:32:17,131 Your dad seems pretty cool. 621 00:32:18,291 --> 00:32:19,461 Holy shit, dude. 622 00:32:20,541 --> 00:32:24,171 You just convinced my dad of something I've been trying to since I could write. 623 00:32:26,083 --> 00:32:27,083 [Puleng chuckles] 624 00:32:28,750 --> 00:32:30,040 Uh, bathroom. 625 00:32:32,875 --> 00:32:34,035 [sighs] 626 00:32:37,666 --> 00:32:38,706 What's your name? 627 00:32:39,125 --> 00:32:41,285 I told you already. It's Mark. 628 00:32:41,375 --> 00:32:42,205 Wait. 629 00:32:42,291 --> 00:32:44,291 Wait, where are you going, Markey? 630 00:32:50,291 --> 00:32:51,791 Oh, shit! Oh. 631 00:32:51,875 --> 00:32:53,415 I didn't see anything. 632 00:32:53,500 --> 00:32:55,630 -Not that there's anything to see. -Wow. 633 00:32:56,750 --> 00:32:59,040 Don't forget to use protection, kids. 634 00:33:02,708 --> 00:33:04,168 Ah, you can go first. 635 00:33:04,250 --> 00:33:06,580 Ah, dude, don't be silly. We're both girls. 636 00:33:15,291 --> 00:33:16,131 So... 637 00:33:18,458 --> 00:33:19,418 What's up with Chris? 638 00:33:19,875 --> 00:33:21,285 I thought he was straight. 639 00:33:21,375 --> 00:33:22,705 He prefers pansexual. 640 00:33:24,166 --> 00:33:26,326 Meaning he follows his heart, not his dick. 641 00:33:27,041 --> 00:33:28,711 Also, do you have a spare tampon? 642 00:33:29,208 --> 00:33:30,168 Yeah, I do. 643 00:33:33,083 --> 00:33:34,133 Thanks. 644 00:33:42,416 --> 00:33:44,826 I... left my phone in the toilet. 645 00:33:45,708 --> 00:33:47,578 [heart beating] 646 00:33:47,666 --> 00:33:49,076 Oh... Oh, my God. 647 00:33:50,500 --> 00:33:51,920 What the fuck are you doing? 648 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:52,960 Um... 649 00:33:57,458 --> 00:33:58,748 Was looking for my phone. 650 00:33:59,583 --> 00:34:00,583 Found it. 651 00:34:09,083 --> 00:34:10,963 [Puleng sighs] Oh, my God. 652 00:34:12,708 --> 00:34:13,748 [sighs] 653 00:34:20,125 --> 00:34:21,125 [phone chimes] 654 00:34:24,833 --> 00:34:26,133 [phone chimes] 655 00:34:28,666 --> 00:34:29,746 [phone chimes] 656 00:34:31,375 --> 00:34:33,705 [hip-hop music playing] 657 00:34:42,416 --> 00:34:43,326 Hey. 658 00:34:43,833 --> 00:34:45,003 Sorry about last night. 659 00:34:45,583 --> 00:34:47,333 I completely forgot to message you. 660 00:34:48,083 --> 00:34:49,503 You have a busy night? 661 00:34:50,083 --> 00:34:52,583 Yeah. Writing that article was intense. 662 00:34:53,166 --> 00:34:55,036 Only finished at like 12:00. 663 00:34:55,916 --> 00:34:57,376 [bell ringing] 664 00:34:57,458 --> 00:34:58,578 See you in a minute. 665 00:35:05,333 --> 00:35:07,543 [hip-hop music continues playing] 666 00:35:16,833 --> 00:35:17,883 You okay? 667 00:35:17,958 --> 00:35:19,828 [panting] 668 00:35:28,916 --> 00:35:29,876 [Chad] Sakes, Ackerman. 669 00:35:29,958 --> 00:35:32,208 Get your act together, you wanna stay on this team. 670 00:35:32,708 --> 00:35:33,878 Entitled shit. 671 00:35:34,833 --> 00:35:37,213 [panting] 672 00:35:45,500 --> 00:35:46,670 [Thandeka softly] Yeah. 673 00:35:47,166 --> 00:35:48,126 [exhales] 674 00:35:48,208 --> 00:35:49,788 [phone ringing] 675 00:35:52,916 --> 00:35:53,826 Hello. 676 00:35:53,916 --> 00:35:55,876 -[man] Mrs. Khumalo? -Yes. 677 00:35:55,958 --> 00:35:58,208 Hi. I'm Detective Vaans. 678 00:35:58,833 --> 00:36:01,423 Mrs. Khumalo, after your husband's arrest, 679 00:36:01,500 --> 00:36:04,710 your daughter's missing person's case was officially reopened. 680 00:36:04,791 --> 00:36:05,881 [bell rings] 681 00:36:07,666 --> 00:36:09,706 Good day. Puleng Vezi. 682 00:36:09,791 --> 00:36:12,711 I'm here to drop off my birth certificate. 683 00:36:13,458 --> 00:36:15,328 [sighs] Bursar's left already. 684 00:36:18,208 --> 00:36:20,168 Can you tell me, um... 685 00:36:21,166 --> 00:36:22,496 a person's place of birth, 686 00:36:22,583 --> 00:36:24,423 that's usually on the birth certificate, right? 687 00:36:25,416 --> 00:36:28,536 Yes, sometimes they put the hospital or the town of birth. 688 00:36:37,958 --> 00:36:41,748 [Vaans] Now, some evidence, previously thought to be insignificant, 689 00:36:41,833 --> 00:36:45,293 led us to a young girl in Beaufort West who was trafficked as a child. 690 00:36:45,666 --> 00:36:47,326 We cross-referenced our database, 691 00:36:47,416 --> 00:36:50,876 and I need to inform you that we believe there's a strong possibility 692 00:36:50,958 --> 00:36:52,918 that this young girl could be... 693 00:36:53,625 --> 00:36:55,285 your daughter, Phumelele. 694 00:36:55,375 --> 00:36:56,325 What? 695 00:36:59,083 --> 00:37:00,253 -Hey. -Hey. 696 00:37:01,625 --> 00:37:03,575 Submitted your motivational letter yet? 697 00:37:03,666 --> 00:37:06,126 Done. That scholarship is mine. 698 00:37:06,208 --> 00:37:07,208 Proud of you, Fiks. 699 00:37:09,375 --> 00:37:10,325 Thanks. 700 00:37:10,750 --> 00:37:14,670 Uh, you know, actually I was... I was thinking at the party. 701 00:37:16,041 --> 00:37:19,001 How come you've never been with anyone after me? 702 00:37:22,166 --> 00:37:23,376 Who says I haven't? 703 00:37:29,208 --> 00:37:30,038 Article. 704 00:37:31,208 --> 00:37:33,498 Thanks again for the opportunity. I really appreciate it. 705 00:37:33,583 --> 00:37:35,133 Are you keen on doing another one? 706 00:37:35,208 --> 00:37:37,498 I could actually do with some help. We're meeting in 15. 707 00:37:37,583 --> 00:37:42,003 Um... I'm kind of still deciding about the magazine society. 708 00:37:42,541 --> 00:37:45,291 I'll get back to you, though. Maybe later? 709 00:37:52,791 --> 00:37:53,751 [Puleng] Hey, guys. 710 00:37:53,833 --> 00:37:55,883 How did she infiltrate the royals? 711 00:37:55,958 --> 00:37:57,458 Royals, my ass. 712 00:37:57,541 --> 00:37:59,131 Newbie's got skills. 713 00:37:59,208 --> 00:38:02,328 And she got a new hairdo. [chuckles] Channeling Fikile much? 714 00:38:03,083 --> 00:38:04,883 I guess she's a genuine influencer. 715 00:38:05,291 --> 00:38:07,381 People like her really do rule this world. 716 00:38:07,833 --> 00:38:09,293 Best to know your place then. 717 00:38:10,666 --> 00:38:12,286 High school world, maybe. 718 00:38:12,833 --> 00:38:14,543 But people like them always crash. 719 00:38:15,166 --> 00:38:17,126 I admire your optimism, my friend, 720 00:38:17,208 --> 00:38:20,038 but the Fikiles of this world always get what they want. 721 00:38:20,708 --> 00:38:22,628 Unless someone does something about it. 722 00:38:23,375 --> 00:38:25,035 Anyway, see you in class. 723 00:38:28,208 --> 00:38:31,078 ["YVR" by YoungstaCPT playing] 724 00:38:33,958 --> 00:38:35,128 ♪ Ygen ♪ 725 00:38:37,333 --> 00:38:38,883 ♪ Youngsta ♪ 726 00:38:40,666 --> 00:38:42,126 ♪ It’s the Cape crusader ♪ 727 00:38:42,708 --> 00:38:44,038 ♪ Put it down like ♪ 728 00:38:44,125 --> 00:38:45,205 ♪ What my name is ♪ 729 00:38:45,291 --> 00:38:46,631 ♪ Kaapstad did it ♪ 730 00:38:47,666 --> 00:38:48,666 ♪ Uh ♪ 731 00:38:49,791 --> 00:38:50,831 ♪ 3T ♪ 732 00:38:52,333 --> 00:38:53,333 ♪ Ah ♪ 733 00:38:53,416 --> 00:38:55,246 ♪ It’s the Cape crusader Young Van Riebeek ♪ 734 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:56,833 ♪ I put it down like Young Van Riebeek ♪ 735 00:38:56,916 --> 00:38:58,376 ♪ What the name is Young Van Riebeek ♪ 736 00:38:58,458 --> 00:39:00,378 ♪ Kaapstad did it Young Van Riebeek ♪ 737 00:39:00,458 --> 00:39:02,708 ♪ Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek ♪ 738 00:39:02,791 --> 00:39:05,961 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek ♪ 739 00:39:06,041 --> 00:39:07,671 ♪ Uh It’s the Cape crusader... ♪ 740 00:39:09,125 --> 00:39:11,915 Edit the layout and then print. ASAP. 741 00:39:12,666 --> 00:39:15,416 ♪ Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek♪ 742 00:39:15,500 --> 00:39:18,630 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek... ♪ 743 00:39:20,750 --> 00:39:21,920 Oh... 744 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:24,960 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek ♪ 745 00:39:25,375 --> 00:39:28,125 ♪ Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek ♪ 746 00:39:28,208 --> 00:39:31,828 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek... ♪ 747 00:39:32,625 --> 00:39:34,665 [Fikile] Now he's my incredible swim coach. 748 00:39:34,750 --> 00:39:36,630 -[Fikile moans] -Someone's here. 749 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:41,040 ♪ This is my call of duty I’m not even pocket dialing ♪ 750 00:39:41,125 --> 00:39:42,415 ♪ When I stick it ♪ 751 00:39:42,500 --> 00:39:44,130 ♪ It’s like the British And the Dutch arriving ♪ 752 00:39:44,208 --> 00:39:45,878 ♪ When they landed at the seashore ♪ 753 00:39:45,958 --> 00:39:47,628 ♪ And they thought the Cape Was just a detour ♪ 754 00:39:47,708 --> 00:39:50,288 ♪ Educate yourself, read more Before they signing your deceased forms ♪ 755 00:39:50,375 --> 00:39:53,665 ♪ I can’t tell you how this feels, yo This the city I would bleed for ♪ 756 00:39:53,750 --> 00:39:56,830 ♪ But I’m at the bottom of the seesaw Hoping, praying for a beanstalk ♪ 757 00:39:56,916 --> 00:40:00,376 ♪ Cape flats or Sandton, uh I be lifting every sanction, uh... ♪ 758 00:40:04,416 --> 00:40:05,326 Wade. 759 00:40:05,416 --> 00:40:06,826 You ready to go? 760 00:40:06,916 --> 00:40:08,956 Mommy, just a minute. I need to add something. 761 00:40:11,416 --> 00:40:12,456 [Wendy] Wade? 762 00:40:18,500 --> 00:40:20,790 So, you take the article to print? 763 00:40:21,500 --> 00:40:22,500 [whimpers] 764 00:40:22,583 --> 00:40:23,923 Wendy, I don't think... 765 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:26,040 [scoffs] Just give it to me, I'll do it. 766 00:40:26,916 --> 00:40:28,746 Your mother seems to believe in you. 767 00:40:31,625 --> 00:40:34,705 Your situation is desperate enough. And... 768 00:40:35,250 --> 00:40:36,710 my son Wade... 769 00:40:37,208 --> 00:40:38,378 vouches for you. 770 00:40:40,875 --> 00:40:42,165 Why should I believe in you? 771 00:40:42,750 --> 00:40:44,750 Parkhurst College is my last shot. 772 00:40:46,083 --> 00:40:48,503 And I get I can't repeat previous mistakes. 773 00:40:50,250 --> 00:40:51,330 I promise... 774 00:40:52,458 --> 00:40:53,538 I won't let you down. 775 00:40:53,625 --> 00:40:55,125 [door hinge creaks open] 776 00:41:01,250 --> 00:41:03,380 Because once I put my mind to something... 777 00:41:10,166 --> 00:41:11,246 I get it done. 778 00:41:13,375 --> 00:41:15,665 [door hinge creaks shut] 779 00:41:54,541 --> 00:41:55,671 [phone chimes] 780 00:41:56,041 --> 00:41:57,001 [exhales] 781 00:41:57,541 --> 00:41:59,291 -[door opens] -[Wade] What the hell are you doing? 782 00:41:59,375 --> 00:42:02,745 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek Young Young Van Riebeek ♪ 783 00:42:02,833 --> 00:42:04,633 ♪ Young Young Van Riebeek, uh ♪ 784 00:42:05,958 --> 00:42:07,208 [theme music playing] 785 00:42:07,291 --> 00:42:12,631 ♪ Well, I'd pay to find you in our story ♪ 786 00:42:13,083 --> 00:42:18,133 ♪ Where our shows intertwine in glory ♪ 787 00:42:18,708 --> 00:42:23,878 ♪ I can feel you in my spirit ♪ 788 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:29,535 ♪ My heart is bruised And you're my healin' ♪ 789 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,250 ♪ Blood ♪ 790 00:42:32,791 --> 00:42:35,131 ♪ Blood and water ♪ 791 00:42:35,625 --> 00:42:37,875 ♪ Blood ♪ 792 00:42:38,458 --> 00:42:40,708 ♪ Blood and water ♪ 793 00:42:41,250 --> 00:42:43,630 ♪ Blood ♪ 794 00:42:44,083 --> 00:42:46,423 ♪ Blood and water ♪ 795 00:42:46,875 --> 00:42:49,075 ♪ Blood ♪ 796 00:42:49,708 --> 00:42:53,458 ♪ Blood and water ♪ 797 00:43:05,208 --> 00:43:07,078 [music ends]