Nikiwe revolves around the “hood-rich” Radebe family. Themba “Bhungane” Radebe, a determined businessman, leads the clan with his wife Mirriam and their three children, Nikiwe, Menzi, and Mandisa.
Premiere episodes of Nikiwe air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.
Friday 1 December 2023
Episode 165
Wild Times
Menzi is anxious about his after party and very insistent that the family leave the house to him. They are all happy to do this, with Warona thinking that this is the perfect time to cut loose and get a tattoo.
Monday 4 December 2023
Episode 166
Breaking Point
In an electrifying turn of events, Menzi’s wild party faces an abrupt end when MaSibisi and Nikiwe storm in, leading to a fierce showdown.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Episode 167
Masibisi’s Wrath
MaDlamini leaves baby Simangaliso with the Radebes, which creates tension within the household, and the Radebe kids are on the receiving end as they face MaSibisi’s wrath.
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Episode 168
Love Over Family
MaMkhulu disowns MaDlamini and refuses to tell her where Mhlaba is admitted. She’s livid over the fact that MaDlamini left baby Simangaliso with the Radebes in Johannesburg.
Thursday 7 December 2023
Episode 169
No Good Deed
Mamkhulu’s attempt at saving Mhlaba results in her being banned from seeing him. Brenda celebrates buying new fabrics and the deal she made with a store owner to sell her uniforms at his shop.
Friday 8 December 2023
Episode 170
Second Thoughts
Nikiwe is determined to forge ahead with her plan of exposing Mazibuko to a higher power, but still has suspicions that Ntsika and his mother might be up to something.
Monday 11 December 2023
Episode 171
The Strategy
As Bonnie dupes Ntsika to buy time from a looming eviction, Nikiwe’s chilling encounter with the sinister Tender Boss leaves Bheki appalled.
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Episode 172
You Are Not A Makoti
Nikiwe is barely recovering from the trauma with the tender boss while MaDlamini is worming herself into the Radebe home.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Episode 173
The Truth Always Comes Out
MaDlamini finds out about the DNA test done behind her back and is livid. Dimakatso finds out about Warona’s tattoo and the fact that Wendy knew about it. She feels betrayed.
Thursday 14 December 2023
Episode 174
Heated
A peculiar thing happens at the Radebe house when MaSibisi expresses her anger which leads to Nikiwe thinking that there is a bad omen engulfing the family.
Friday 15 December 2023
Episode 175
Broken Biscuits
Bheki defends Madlamini, saying she is his soul mate and her staying there will be good for Simangaliso.
Monday 18 December 2023
Episode 176
There Will Be Tears
Nikiwe is determined to equip herself on using a gun so she can protect herself, but Ntsika doesn’t agree that she should be owning a gun in the first place.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Episode 177
Festive Unrest
Menzi promises to address Mandisa’s Christmas reluctance, while Wendy’s attempt to leave sparks a fierce battle between Warona and Dimakatso.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Episode 178
Fishing For Information
Wendy continues to fish for information on the delivery of electronics from China, and slyly hints to Warona that they should pull another job like they did with Bonnie’s phone.
Thursday 21 December 2023
Episode 179
Threats and Warnings
Wendy is caught in the act by Warona and her worry grows thinking that Warona will tell on her. Mandisa and Menzi emotionally backmail MaSibisi into agreeing to allow Brenda to host her fashion show.
Friday 22 December 2023
Episode 180
Looking At The Future
Brenda’s fashion show is an unlikely success, Nikiwe tells Ntsika that he must keep his distance and she will never forgive him, and she also asks MaMkhulu to join them for Christmas.
Monday 25 December 2023
Episode 181
The Lion And The Lamb
It’s Christmas. The spirit of Bhungane presides. Masibisi and Mamkhulu make up and cook together, Largest and Nikiwe make up and kiss. Peace and love reign.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Episode 182
Cash, Committments, And Second Thoughts
Ntsika is caught in a tense confrontation with Nikiwe about his dealings with Mazibuko. Chaos ensues when Wendy and Warona scramble to protect their secret stash during the cleaning frenzy.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Episode 183
What Is Done In The Dark, Will Always Come To Light
Ntsika’s secret is out. Nikiwe has caught on his bidding with Mazibuko, and she is livid. She tells Bheki who responds in a strange way because he has skeletons of his own.
Thursday 28 December 2023
Episode 184
The Snare Of Flower
Ntsika is kidnapped when he mistakenly confesses that he snitched on Mazibuko to Nikiwe. Nikiwe finds out about Bheki’s lobola money, which he borrowed from Mazibuko.
Friday 29 December 2023
Episode 185
Festive Fear
Warona is not enjoying Wendy’s determination to not get affected by the mood of doom in the house and to take her shopping. Then Wendy meets Sam, whom she has been avoiding, and he tells her that he knows her secret.