Uzalo is a popular South African television drama series set in the fictional township of KwaMashu and follows the lives, struggles, and relationships of two rival families, the Mdletshes and the Xulus, as they navigate various challenges and conflicts. The show deals with various social issues and features a diverse cast of talented actors.
Premiere episodes of Uzalo air on SABC1 from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30.
Monday 2 March 2026
Episode 3
Jo-ann bangs a nail in Nkunzi’s coffin as the trial heats up. Nkazimulo makes himself comfortable in Nkunzi’s absence, worrying Geja in the process.
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Episode 4
Lilly’s prison world turns deadly when a feared inmate returns and exposes her as a cop. Sasha offers Lilly a way out if she’s willing to betray everything she stands for.
Meanwhile, Nkazimulo’s cold ambition rises as kwamashu reshapes itself in Nkunzi’s absence.
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Episode 5
The court is in session, and Nkunzi seems to be winning. Sholiphi overhears Geja and Nokuthula’s conversation, and Sbu is unsettled when the EXCO members speak ill of Lilly.
Thursday 5 March 2026
Episode 06
Dk’s testimony could be the final blow to Nkunzi’s case, but Nkunzi maintains to his lawyer that he will not die in prison.
Just as Lilly realizes her isolation, Sasha presents her with a stark choice: Face a life sentence for her role in her father’s heist, or he sends her father to prison.
Friday 6 March 2026
Episode 7
Lilly’s desperate choice to help Sasha spirals into horror. As Nkunzi grows increasingly confident in court, Mondli and Matthews scramble for new witnesses before justice slips through their fingers.
With Mbazo taking the fall for the stabbing of Lilly, power shifts dangerously on both sides of the law.
Monday 9 March 2026
Episode 8
Mondli forces a dangerous request upon I’nsizwa. Njeza and MaDongwe get a big break on the case but Lilly is not there to celebrate. MaDongwe takes no for an answer at the police station.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Episode 09
Hawu and Sgidi are damned if they do, damned if they don’t. The Xaba family discuss plans of action to rescue Lilly, while she is faces danger in prison.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Episode 10
Just as the Judge is ready to give her judgement of Nkunzi’s case, the trial takes an unexpected turn. The Xabas find out Lilly was stabbed six times and make a desperate attempt to get her out.
Thursday 12 March 2026
Episode 11
Nkazimulo’s betrayal shutters Geja. The people of KwaMashu present mixed reactions about Nkunzi’s conviction. Screwdriver wants to step up in Nkunzi’s absence.
Friday 13 March 2026
Episode 12
Geja tries to find the root cause of Nkazimulo’s betrayal. Time is running out for Lilly who faces a death threat.
Monday 16 March 2026
Episode 13
Nkunzi’s patience finally snaps behind bars. Lilly tries to wash off the past in the ocean, and Sipho’s desperate hustle hits a wall.
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Episode 14
The Xaba’s are concerned by Lilly’s unexplainable cheerfulness, the reality of prison life dawns on Nkunzi when he is woken up early in the morning for cleaning duty. Sipho encourages Prince to fetch his life.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Episode 15
Nkunzi reaches his breaking point in the filthy chaos of prison. Lilly’s hope to return to duty is crushed when Mondli denies her request, while Prince’s scabha training spirals into public embarrassment.
Thursday 19 March 2026
Episode 16
While Nkunzi reaps the benefits of his million dollar heist, Lilly struggles with her mahlalela status. Sbu and Fikile embark on a new journey together. Prince finds his groove as Sipho’s Scabha but his past comes back to haunt him.
Friday 20 March 2026
Episode 17
Nkazimulo and Nkunzi fail to see eye-to-eye during his prison visitation. MaDongwe is unsettled by more odd behaviour from Lilly. A neighbour pays Prince a “friendly” visit.
Monday 23 March 2026
Episode 18
Nkunzi instructs Geja to get him a lifeline. Lilly snaps when the therapist’s call doesn’t come through. Prince sells himself to Nkazimulo.
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Episode 19
Nkazimulo catches Geja attempting to steal money from the safe intended for Nkunzi, and warns Geja to stop visiting Nkunzi. Nkunzi advises Geja to temporarily obey Nkazimulo’s demands and “dance to his tune” to avoid further conflict.
Lilly’s relieved when she receives a call from the therapist, scheduling her first appointment. Prince starts his first day on the new job, making Sipho proud to see his father turning his life around.
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Episode 20
Lilly fights to reclaim her life while a brutal power shift shakes Westville to its core. Nkunzi’s empire crumbles, but he refuses to fall quietly, even behind bars.
Rumours ignite at church and one woman’s trembling visit to the prison may unleash a storm bigger than she knows.
Thursday 26 March 2026
Episode 21
Nkunzi greases a hand and buys himself some time, for now. Sbu and Fikile pour their heart out to each other. Lilly can’t wait to go back to work, but her demons continue to haunt her.
Friday 27 March 2026
Episode 22
Nkunzi demands help from Mbalenhle, forcing her to steal. Lilly’s fight amounts to nothing when she’s temporarily placed on desk duty. Madlala gives Fikile some well needed advice.
Monday 30 March 2026
Episode 23
Nkunzi sends Geja to eNdlende on an important mission. At the station, Lilly’s desk-duty frustration turns ugly, while Sbu’s team locks in a powerful Easter theme.
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Episode 24
As Sholiphi embarks on her manic fundraising blitz for Nkunzi’s release, the people of eNdlende are consumed by a far deeper anxiety: they fear for the very future and stability of their wounded village.
Hleziphi takes a visibly impressed Fikile on a tour of Trailblazers, which leads Fikile to propose hosting the Good Friday youth service right there.
