Set in the picturesque township of Bergville, KwaZulu‑Natal, Homecoming follows Zethu Hlongwane — a brilliant medical graduate with dreams of becoming one of South Africa’s few Black female surgeons, who returns to her rural roots when her career plans collapse. Back in her hometown, Zethu navigates the collision of two worlds — the evidence‑based rigor of Western medicine and the spiritual power of traditional African healing. Her meeting with Sifiso Kubheka, a police officer by day and traditional healer by night, unravels new layers of identity, love, and belief.
Premiere episodes of Homecoming air on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Wednesdays at 18h30.
Monday 5 January 2026
Episode 70
Breaking Point
As Zenzo rails against the disrespect from the Kubhekas, Zethu stuns the family into silence. Sifiso breaks MaNkwanyane’s heart. MaNcgobo finds that she can’t allow Ngarage to be the man he wants to be.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Episode 71
The Sins Of A Woman
With Zethu’s secret now exposed, her family struggles to deal with the shame and betrayal. Meanwhile, MaNcgobo has had enough of Ngarage flaunting his new relationship.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Episode 72
Actions Have Consequences
Zethu and Sifiso face the fallout of their actions as loved ones have been wounded. Ngarage and MaNgcobo cross a dangerous line, while an unexpected meeting between Zethu and Shobane proves that old wounds are far from healed.
Monday 12 January 2026
Episode 73
New Beginnings
Zethu finds her first day hard and isn’t sure how to deal with the only familiar face, while MaNkwanyane freezes over. Ngarage returns to work and meets a wall of resistance.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Episode 74
Young And Wild
Ngarage tries to get MaShabalala to forgive Zethu while MaNkwanyane lets loose and takes off her makoti hat. Nomfundo and Nomalanga begin to spend money that isn’t theirs.
Wednesday 14 January
Episode 75
Who are you?
Zethu lets her defences down and Shobane pounces. MaNkwanyane continues to put pressure on Sifiso and he realises he’s losing her.
Monday 19 January 2026
Episode 76
Grassroads
MaNkwanyane stuns Sifiso with a shocking ultimatum. Zenzo unleashes his fury on Sifiso as Shobane plays a dangerous game. Nomfundo and Nomalanga hit another jackpot.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Episode 77
Hustler’s Paradise
When a patient collapses in the hospital corridor, Zethu’s heroics spark conflict with the powerful Dr Maseko. Meanwhile, suspicion swirls as Nomfundo and Nomalanga’s bold choices attract unwanted attention, and MaNkwanyane faces danger on a dark village road.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Episode 78
Forgiveness Doesn’t Come Easily
Zethu is tested at work, forced to stand her ground in a hostile environment where not everything is in her control. MaNkwanyane realises her defiance has put her in danger, yet her anger at Sifiso makes it hard to soften.
Meanwhile, Nomfundo and Nomalanga find themselves cornered – caught out and blackmailed by Vusi and Sphamandla.
Monday 26 January 2026
Episode 79
Between Love And Lies
As Zethu hides her past, threatening another heartbreak, and Sifiso upsets MaNkwanyane even more, Nomalanga and Nomfundo destroy Matron Khathazile’s faith in humanity.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Episode 80
The Truth Shall Set You Free
Shobane overhears Zethu’s burning secret as Sifiso takes action off MaGumede’s advice. Matron Khathazile takes extreme action against her thieving staff.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Episode 81
No Lies Detected
Mankwanyane and Sifiso find a silver-lining in their marriage while Zethu and Shobane’s world shatters into pieces. Matron Khathazile is still determined to find whoever stole her money as the kids realise who the money belongs to.
