Sibongile & The Dlaminis is a South African telenovela that premiered on Mzansi Magic on March 7, 2023. The series is set in Durban and follows the story of Sibongile Mbambo, a young woman forced to work for the wealthy Dlamini family after her father is injured in a car accident.
Premiere episodes of Sibongile & The Dlaminis air on Mzansi Wethu from Monday to Friday at 18h30.
Monday 4 December 2023
Episode 55
Sibongile is stung when she walks in on Kwenzo reading his letter officially asking for Nomalanga’s hand in marriage. Velephi thinks it was Zakes’ plan all along to control her when he wanted her to move in with him. Nomfundo reasons with Phetheni to give Thulisile her job back.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Episode 56
Nomalanga is not pleased with the lengths Gcina is going to to get rid of Sibongile, but Gcina reminds her that she is doing it in Nomalanga’s best interest. Velephi accuses Asanda of deceit and wanting Zakes all to herself.
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Episode 57
Vuma is heartbroken when he finds out about Sibongile and Kwenzo’s kiss – from none other than Ntombela. Zakes continues to set draconian laws for Velephi to live by, and physically threatens her. Thulisile exasperates Phetheni into letting her have her job back.
Monday 11 December 2023
Episode 58
Vuma is devastated after seeing the picture of Sibongile and Kwenzo kissing – he bans her from returning to Durban. Velephi gets a protection order against Zakes after the police convince her to do so. Phetheni wants to uplift staff morale among the helpers.
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Episode 59
Kwenzo is crushed when he learns that Sibongile’s father doesn’t want her to return to Durban, all thanks to his kiss. Sipho is surprised when Velephi shows up on his doorstep. The helpers receive Thai massages, and the “Worker of the Month” competition starts.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Episode 60
Kwenzo goes to Ixopo with the hope of reasoning with Vuma to let Sibongile go back to Durban but his idea backfires terribly. Velephi decides to fetch her life by going out to party with Asanda, unaware that Zakes is watching her.
Monday 18 December 2023
Episode 61
Kwenzo proposes to Nomalanga. Zakes threatens to kill himself to get Velephi to return to his place, and then he holds her hostage. Thulisile sabotages everyone’s chances of winning Employee of the Month.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Episode 62
Kwenzo’s proposal to Nomalanga is an arrow that pierces Sibongile’s heart. Velephi tries to escape from the grip of Zakes, but instead, she aggravates the situation. The helpers’ dreams of going home for Christmas blow up in smoke.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Episode 63
Kwenzo’s high school friend Siya makes a surprise landfall. He is just in time for the engagement party. Vusi and Gcina are not happy when Phetheni and Njengaye gift shares to Nomalanga and Kwenzo. What secret is Zakes nursing?
Monday 25 December 2023
Episode 64
Vusi threatens to expose Njengaye and Nomfundo’s affair to Phetheni. Velephi attempts to escape Zakes’ shack once again but fails. The helpers are pleasantly surprised when Phetheni gives them permission to bring Christmas to their quarters.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Episode 65
Njengaye is left in disbelief that his own son wants power so badly that he has resorted to blackmail. A worried Asanda tries to check on Velephi, but a petulant Zakes sends her packing. The helpers are excited when they finally receive their gifts from Phetheni, but Mavis is not so happy.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Episode 66
Tired of the abuse that Zakes hurls at her, Velephi turns the table on her tormentor. The helpers bask in the afterglow of the festive season, and Neli’s new year ambitions take everyone by surprise.
