Gqeberha: The Empire is a South African telenovela set in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and revolves around the polygamous marriage of Luzuko Mxenge, a successful businessman married to three wives.
Premiere episodes of Gqeberha: The Empire air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.
Friday 1 March 2024
Episode 35
Hlumelo’s plan faces challenges at every turn. Matilda finds out something disturbing about Lulama. Sivuyile walks himself into more trouble.
Monday 4 March 2024
Episode 36
Hlumelo and crew escape the robbery, but Stokkie is on his aunt’s radar. Msimelelo and Sivuyile continue clashing heads.
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Episode 37
The Mxenges are not impressed with the hotel Hlumelo bought. Vuyokazi thinks she has an ace up her sleeve. Msimelelo and his son continue to butt heads.
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Episode 38
Lulama continues to sow seeds of division between Anathi and Matilda, but she also looks like she has a new target.
Thursday 7 March 2024
Episode 39
Friday 8 March 2024
Episode 40
Monday 11 March 2024
Episode 41
Msimelelo can’t manage his home, and the kids have had it. Anathi and Thulani grow more distant. Zimkhita and Ntando switch up on Nobomi after seeing the now fully renovated Mxenge hotel.
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Episode 42
Nozuko orders Thulani to put a leash on his fiancee. Sivuyile does things behind Msimelelo’s back that could get him into trouble.
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Episode 43
Thulani and Lulama scratch an itch. Hlumelo stops Nobomi’s plan in its tracks. Msimelelo walks into Sodom and Gomorrah’s house.
Thursday 14 March 2024
Episode 44
Lulama holds Thulani’s marriage happiness in her hands. Nozuko’s betrayal of Nomaflower backfires. Sivuyile and Msimelelo’s fight escalates.
Friday 15 March 2024
Episode 45
It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and one Mxenge family member is unhappy about not being the star of the show. Thulani tempts fate when he wanders off to a hotel room alone.
Monday 18 March 2024
Episode 46
There’s a new resident at the Mxenge Hotel, and her name is on everyone’s lips. Msimelelo lays down the rules at the Tshisa Nyama and makes some nasty discoveries regarding his staff.
Tuesday 19 March 2024
Episode 47
Stokkie grabs the attention of a wealthy client, and he loves it. Thulani is struggling to forget what he did with Lulama. Msimelelo has reached a breaking point with his children.
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Episode 48
Thursday 21 March 2024
Episode 49
Msimelelo is at breaking point, and Gubevu’s antics are about to push him off the edge. Thulani is putty in Lulama’s hands. Stokkie is living a double life.
Friday 22 March 2024
Episode 50
Stokkie starts imagining his future with Yoliswa. Thulani falls deeper into Lulama’s clutches. A stubborn Msimelelo decides not to reach out to his kids, a decision he may regret.
Monday 25 March 2024
Episode 51
Stokkie starts imagining his future with Yoliswa. Thulani falls deeper into Lulama’s clutches. A stubborn Msimelelo decides not to reach out to his kids, a decision he may regret.
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Episode 52
Stokkie is hinting at needing lots of money to fulfil his business dreams. Gubevu cautions Sivuyile against becoming like his father. Lulama gives Thulani a piece of her mind.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Episode 53
Anathi receives valuable advice from Nozuko. Peace finally locates the Makwetu home. Stokkie makes a major move for his future.
Thursday 28 March 2024
Episode 54
Lulama tells Thulani that she’s pregnant with his child. The Makwetus plans to host a bash to relaunch the Tshisa Nyama. Stokkie is falling madly in love with Yoliswa.
Friday 29 March 2024
Episode 55
Thulani realises he will have to be direct with Lulama regarding the baby. Stokkie gets into trouble when he lets his love life interfere with his work.
