1. Episode 1

Episode 1 of Inimba (titled "Crossroads") follows new wife and mother Zoleka Mabandla as she receives a life-changing career opportunity in America. This dream job puts her on a direct collision course with her husband, Hlathi, who demands she choose her family over her career ambition.As pressure mounts from all sides, Zoleka makes the heartbreaking choice to flee to the airport with her infant daughter, Qhawe. However, Hlathi tracks them down at the terminal, intercepts them, and forcefully bans Zoleka from ever contacting them again, setting up the 20-year family rift that drives the rest of the telenovela