Jacob's Cross is an epic story centred on one man's quest, Jacob Makhubu, to build the next great South African empire. Set against the backdrop of powerful oil magnates battling for Africa's rich off-shore oil resources, family reputations are questioned and defended while searching for a new and illusive energy source.

Folake discovers her brother in Chief Abayomi's room and suspects the worst. Jacob avoids all contact with his South African family and breaks up with Lerato, while Prospero tries his best to bring Jacob's mind back to their issues at work. Thembi tells Jacob the truth about her time in Nigeria.

Lerato tells Jacob that she wants to keep the baby. Jacob feels pressure from all sides as Thembi asks him to attend a memorial unveiling for his father, Luyanda.Chief Abayomi questions Jacob's loyalty to Prospero and Prospero finds himself on the receiving end of another energy bid offer.

Lerato and Andile struggle to share Jacob's flat and attention. Prospero challenges Jacob's family loyalty to his two fathers.Bola pays an unexpected visit to Johannesburg, forcing Folake and Jacob to protect their father again. Jacob becomes more dependant on Andile than he ever expected.Thembi tries to build a relationship with her new daughter-in-law.

Folake arrives at the Chief's safe house to discover it in a shambles. Bola has managed to track down and exact revenge on his father. Folake and Jacob both know Bola had a hand in their father's murder, but now they must now convince the police of their suspicions.

As Bola cements his control in Lagos, Folake and Jacob realise they must pick their moment to fight for the Abayomi inheritance that is rightfully theirs. Folake convinces Jacob to return to Joburg, while she remains in Nigeria. The guilt of their father's burial hangs over each of the siblings' heads.