uBettina Wethu tells the story of a naive rural girl who gets a job working for one of Johannesburg’s most eligible bachelors. Despite the obstacles, she succeeds in winning his heart and surpassing her wildest expectations in the company. It is the South African remake of Ugly Betty.
Premiere episodes of uBettina Wethu air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.
Thursday 1 February 2024
Episode 19
The Big Idea
Betty is in her element as she pitches her idea to Linda who loves it and stands her ground against Xhanti who tries to steal her thunder.
Friday 2 February 2024
Episode 20
Jealousy Makes you Crazy
Betty is conflicted about whether she’s jealous of Zaza or if can see Xhanti for who he is, a ruthless user.
Monday 5 February 2024
Episode 21
All About the Bass
Betty is confident as she pitches to the bank, and they love her idea but is thrown when they need a demo that she doesn’t have.
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Episode 22
They Always Fight
Betty hits a low when she accidentally loses her demo and thus loses all her chances of securing funding from the bank.
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Episode 23
Eggs Are For Winners
Betty has to tell Linda she didn’t get the bank funding and is pulling out of the MD race but then unexpectedly gets the funding and becomes the toast of Linda and her co-workers.
Thursday 8 February 2024
Episode 24
Betty And Reggie Fall Out
Betty’s victory is short lived when she learns that KP Digital is working on a similar app as her and that her brother (Reggie) is the face of it!
Friday 9 February 2024
Episode 25
Whack-A-Mole
Betty tries to find out who leaked her music app idea to KP Digital, but her investigation lands her in hot water with HR.
Monday 12 February 2024
Episode 26
Betty And Sindi’s Excellent Adventure
Betty is ready to bust Xhanti for being the mole but gets the shock of her life when she learns that he helps at a homeless shelter and has nothing to do with leaking the app to KP.
Tuesday 13 February 2024
Episode 27
Duplicitous Betty
Betty pretends to be accepting of Xhanti, leading to a make up with Zaza and an awkward interaction with a musican who thinks Xhanti and Betty are together.
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Episode 28
As We Dip In The Company Ink
Betty and Xhanti must work late to secure the artist for their music app and the night ends with a sensual kiss between the two.
Thursday 15 February 2024
Episode 29
Jezebel
Betty is conflicted when Xhanti makes it clear that he wants to be with her instead of her best friend Zaza and is racked with guilt hiding the secret from Zaza.
Friday 16 February 2024
Episode 30
Caught In 4k
Betty grapples with telling Zaza the truth but is publicly humiliated when CCTV footage of her drinking Linda’s whiskey and kissing Xhanti is played for everyone to see.
Monday 19 February 2024
Episode 31
Victims And Villains
When Betty thinks she can’t go any lower, she’s accused of sexual harassment by Xhanti and is kicked out of the race for MD.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Episode 32
Rock Bottom Betty
Betty struggles with the alienation she’s feeling at the office, and when Leila Leaks arrives to do an expose on Xhanti, she loses it and promises to give Leila Leaks a good scoop!
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Episode 33
Bad Girl Betty
Betty’s interview with Leila Leaks causes havoc at Nubia but lands her back in the race for MD and her villain era is about to begin.
Thursday 22 February 2024
Episode 34
Betty Breaks Bad
Betty wins the jewellery campaign and embraces being in her villain era, shocking everyone around her.
Friday 23 February 2024
Episode 35
It’s Lonely At The Top
Betty’s hardcore era alienates her from her friends and so she tries to make friends with Linda who schools her on how lonely it is at the top.
Monday 26 February 2024
Episode 36
Agent Betty Catches The Mole
Betty makes amends with her friends at work and even reaches out to Zaza who rejects her unless she apologises to Xhanti. Betty swallows her pride and tracks him to make apology.
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Episode 37
Bare Knuckle Betty
Betty sabotages Xhanti’s meeting, causing havoc in front of a client. A frustrated Linda announces that she is discontinuing the race and will announce the winner of the MD position by the end of the week.
Wednesday 28 February 2024
Episode 38
Betty And Reggie Reunited
Xhanti plans Zaza’s birthday party and deliberately excludes Betty when sending out invitations which results in another big fight between the best friends.
Thursday 29 February 2024
Episode 39
New Moms And Missing Laptops
A chuffed Betty presents her evidence of Xhanti being the mole to Linda, only for Xhanti to undercut her once again.