Prison drama described as a series of "dramatised documentaries" based on real events in South African prisons over 75 years. The series follows the lives of the inmates and wardens of Pretoria Central Prison and in particular the hero, Skollie and his constant escape attempts. After two series, the story was concluded in a film called Vyfster, Die Slot, which follows Skollie's battle to find his son despite the scheming of his enemies inside and outside prison.
Former prison guard Gerrie Prinsloo is sentenced to two years in prison for accepting a bribe from Polka. It seems that Spyker Malan knows a lot more about Pappa than Pappa would like. Skollie is obsessed with seeing his son, but has no idea what the boy’s surname is. Henrik le Roux fears his release.
Skollie believes that his son is coming to visit him and tries to sort out a few gifts. He’s also planning a “Comrades marathon” and wastes no time in recruiting Hendrik and Gerrie for his team. Bets for the event cause a confrontation between Pappa and Priester. Meanwhile, Roelof is planning his third escape to earn his so-called “Springbok status”.
Freek and Frik are planning to escape during the Comrades and Spyker is drawn into their plans. The special cake for the Comrades winning team land in the wrong hands and almost cause a war.
Wrestler Big Bull arrives in prison and Skollie wastes no time in trying to gain from the situation. Prison cook Ertjies get rejected by Pappa and his gang, which leads to a hostage situation. Hendrik becomes a target for Priester’s dagga smuggling.
Exam papers are stolen from Prof’s cell and sold to the inmates. Skollie is once again preparing himself for a possible visit from his son. Hendrik discovers that his wife is having an affair. Priester and Skollie are planning a wrestling match between Big Bull and Punkie – with disastrous consequences for Skollie.
Finale. Hendrik escapes and the prison head has to act quickly to prevent a family murder. Priester’s plans to smuggle Gabba out of prison are thwarted. Skollie’s past is revealed, with surprising consequences.