My Brother’s Keeper tells the story of the Shabalala family, a wealthy and powerful clan drawn into a deadly succession battle of its own. The show stars Wiseman Mncube as Nqubeko, the headstrong and overambitious son of a mistress tired of being sidelined by his father. Nqubeko decides to break the rules of “ukungena” (the Zulu custom of marrying a deceased brother’s widow) by going after his brother’s widow, Fakazile (played by Zola Nombona), the woman who holds the controlling power over the Shabalala family empire.
Premiere episodes of My Brother’s Keeper air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 19h30.
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Episode 8
Mshengu puts his foot down and demands that his wife return home. Nomusa praises the “muthi” Fakazile uses on their husband and feels like a side chick in her marriage.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Episode 9
No one shows up at Ekushumayeleni after Mshengu summons them. Ndumiso accuses Puseletso of throwing his father’s money into his face. Thoba and Sibusiso appreciate helping Mshengu.
Friday 3 May 2024
Episode 10
Ndumiso and Puseletso move out of Ekushumayeleni. Thoba and Sibusiso blame themselves for the dead goat.
Monday 6 May 2024
Episode 11
MaMchunu and Fakazile are united in their course to rectify past mistakes. Mshengu rests his last hopes on his grandsons and offers them valuable advice on choosing a suitable wife.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Episode 12
Mshengu fights for MaMchunu and Fakazile to see reason, but are they clouded by their hatred towards him. The brothers are at odds with where they stand when it comes to Fakazile’s decision.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Episode 13
Nqubeko finds himself against the ropes. He fails to find solace in Nomusa. Puseletso’s ultimatum to Ndumiso backfires.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Episode 14
Ndumiso, Nqubeko, and Donga meet Khwezi’s doctor to find out the truth. Thoba is worried that Mshengu may kick him out of the house.
Friday 10 May 2024
Episode 15
Nqubeko wakes up thinking everything is back to normal between him and Fakazile. Thoba is tired of cooking for Mshengu. The extended Shabalala family arrives.
Monday 13 May 2024
Episode 16
Mshengu accuses his siblings of taking bribes from MaMchunu. Ndumiso’s emotional connection with Puseletso continues to be a challenge.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Episode 17
MaMchunu hopes for a new start back at home. Fakazile clarifies to Nqubeko that she will not be forced to choose between Khwezi and him.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Episode 18
MaMchunu convinces her family to stand by her side against Mshengu. Nqubeko gets first-hand experience of what it feels like to be a man walking around with a dark cloud.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Episode 19
Nomshado and Fakazile are in disbelief when they realise that MaMchunu has returned to the arms of Mshengu.
Friday 17 May 2024
Episode 20
Mshengu asks Nomusa for tips on how to win MaMchunu back. Ndumiso continues to show his distrust towards Puseletso. Nqubeko’s paranoia drives him to act irrationally towards Fakazile.
Monday 20 May 2024
Episode 21
Puseletso arrives home late, and Ndumiso is losing his mind. Mshengu offers MaMchunu an opportunity to get the closure she desperately needs.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Episode 22
MaMchunu decides to leave Mshengu’s fate to the Lord. Ndumiso and Puseletso are a long way from being okay. Nomusa forbids Nqubeko from mentioning Fakazile’s name in her home.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Episode 23
Ndumiso’s rage and jealousy get the best of him. MaMchunu and Mshengu make up and rekindle their love.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Episode 24
MaMchunu takes it upon herself to pray for the failing marriages in the Shabalala family. Sbu asks for Nomusa’s intervention in his parents’ marriage.
