Umkhokha: The Curse Teasers – April 2023
Monday 6 March 2023
Episode 1
This is Who I Am
Thenjiwe Mzobe is exposed as being a witch and a liar, and when she desperately tries to prove her innocence, no one believes her, so she resorts to dark thinking to get her revenge. This leaves gruesome consequences for her father, Bab’Mzobe.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Episode 2
Time to Grow
MaMzobe takes drastic action with fatal results for a troublesome person. Siphamandla embarrasses the family when he rocks up at the church drunk and seals his fate.
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Episode 3
Back to Fault
MaMzobe is infuriated when she learns that she may have had a man killed for nothing when she loses out on a major deal. Siphamandla returns to his wayward ways and Reggie and Xolile cross a line they will never be able to uncross.
Thursday 9 March 2023
Episode 4
Accused
MaMzobe confronts Mthembu about his sabotage, and things turn heated between her and MaNzimande. Siphamandla lands in some trouble that sends him straight to jail and a dead body is found in his possession.
Reggie and Xolile wake up in each other’s arms. Maphalala warns the Mthembus of impending danger. They don’t listen.
Friday 10 March 2023
Episode 5
He is Gone
A dark cloud falls over the Mthembu family as Maphalala’s warnings come true and a great member of the family takes his last breath, while Siphamandla stews in jail.
Monday 13 March 2023
Episode 6
Dealing With a Broken Heart
News of Mthembu’s death breaks many hearts, while the two women who loved him dearly suffer the most irreparable heartbreak. Xolile and Reggie continue to play with fire.
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Episode 7
Circling Vultures
The vultures are slowly circling in for the church leadership position, ready to snatch it from the Mthembus. MaNzimande grapples with her husband’s death and is desperate to have Siphamandla return home.
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Episode 8
Drunk with Power
Khulekani is given interim power and it goes straight to his head like a strong drink. MaMzobe learns of a major secret behind Mthembu’s funeral and she’s up to her tricks again, using Gabisile. Xolile suspects that she could be pregnant.
Thursday 16 March 2023
Episode 9
Farewell Mvelase Part 1
Khulekani goes out of his way to sideline the family and even tries to hijack Mthembu’s funeral. MaMzobe and Gabisile pull out an old classic at the funeral, causing quite a stir, while Xolile becomes more and more afraid that she may be pregnant.
Friday 17 March 2023
Episode 10
Farewell Mvelase Part 2
Mthembu is buried in secret and Khulekani forces himself to swallow his pride. MaMzobe and Gabisile are up to no good as they pull off an elaborate scheme to sabotage the Mthembus. Xolile’s worst fears come true.
Monday 20 March 2023
Episode 11
Power Battle
MaMzobe makes great moves to get Difa installed as the permanent leader of Ithempeli Lenkosi. MaNzimande struggles to get back into normal life now that Mthembu has been buried, while Reggie is frustrated by Xolile’s ghosting and he goes to great threats to get her attention.
Tuesday 21 March 2023
Episode 12
Careful What You Wish For
MaMzobe learns the hard way to be careful for what she wishes for when Mthembu starts to haunt her. MaNzimande is dealt a nasty blow that they could lose their home and wealth to someone else. Xolile wants to come clean about the pregnancy.
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Episode 13
Floor Crossing
Just when the church’s council has taken a decision about who to ordain as the next leader, factions start to form, but MaNzimande makes sure she has the last say. Xolile finds it hard to conceal her pregnancy.
Thursday 23 March 2023
Episode 14
Battle of the First Ladies
MaNzimande decides to take matters into her own hands and she is determined to stop the Gumedes from taking up a permanent position as the leaders of the church, while MaMzobe makes great plans in preparation for her upcoming position as first lady.
Friday 23 March 2023
Episode 15
Bow to Your Leader
MaMzobe is ready to take up her position as the new queen of the church, but then her moment is shortlived when MaNzimande pulls the rug from under her feet, and presents a surprise that shocks everyone. Difa also delivers a deadly blow to MaMzobe’s plans.
Monday 28 March 2023
Episode 16
The Chosen One
When Siphamandla is on the cusp of throwing in the towel regarding the throne, a divine hand reaches out. MaMzobe has one card to play to win back the crown, but it comes with a grave warning.
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Episode 17
She is to be Your Wife
Xolile has the rug pulled from under her feet when she is told that her future is being someone else’s wife and not Reggie’s. MaMzobe goes over Difa’s decision and aims to get her way. Siphmandla makes a decision about his future.
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Episode 18
The New Wife
Reggie finds out that some people will do whatever it takes to push their own agendas. After seeing “positive signs”, Siphamandla finally accepts the throne. Gabisile is put in her place, although she’s still defiant.
Thursday 30 March 2023
Episode 19
By Fire By Force
The Mthembus and the Gumedes are excited about the forthcoming lobolo talks and a union between the two families, while MaMzobe keeps yet another developing secret from Difa. A determined Reggie risks all to save Xolile.
Premiere episodes of Umkhokha: The Curse air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30.