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.
uBettina Wethu 3 airs on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30, with a repeat at 18h00 the following day.
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Episode 29
Real Women Have Rims
Betty hires Izzy to drive her and feels like a queen, while trying to hide the purchase from Dingaan and Brandon. Zitha, Duma and Betty work together to try to resolve the issues and Dingaan wonders if there is sabotage going on.
Wednesday 2 August 2023
Episode 30
Betty and the New Brandon
Betty is plagued by her financial decisions and her choice to hide her car purchase. Dingaan is at his wits’ end as errors plague the campaign. Zaza finally thinks Brandon is ready to give Crystal a call and reveal his new image.
Thursday 3 August 2023
Episode 31
Car Crash, Dinner Dash
As Betty loses control over her own car, she is surprised and suspicious when Dingaan starts turning on the charm. Dingaan is rattled when Tbang takes a month’s leave. Reggie & co register RSM Active.
Friday 4 August 2023
Episode 32
Violent Delight / Violent Ends
Even with Dingaan’s new-found attentiveness, Betty struggles with her MD role. Brandon and Linda find out about the car. Linda starts dropping the ball at Nubia and Israel gets chased down Cosmo’s streets after he goes too far with his gossip.
Monday 7 August 2023
Episode 33
Breakdowns, Bashes and Baby Bumps
Betty is mortified when she loses the Eve’s Insurance account, and a mission to get Yolanda to reconsider leads to her and Dingaan experiencing their first night of lovemaking. Linda is mortified when her relationship with Akani makes Sip Sip’s Story of the Week.
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Episode 34
D is for Ghosted
Betty’s conflict around SIK fronting for Nubia comes to the fore again as she cooks the Nubia books for an upcoming financial presentation to Linda and is deepened as Dingaan starts avoiding her after their weekend away.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Episode 35
My honey, My baby
Betty is coming to terms with how deep into the SIK/Nubia entanglement she is in as Dingaan pushes for more funding applications. Zitha drops the bomb on Betty about her being pregnant with Dingaan’s child.
Linda has to deal with gossip and outrage from friends.
Thursday 10 August 2023
Episode 36
Diapers and Guilt
As Betty gives in to her feelings for Dingaan, she gets caught deeper in the fronting web between SIK and Nubia. Dingaan’s worst nightmare comes true and his image is destroyed when he is run out of Cosmo by residents. Reggie records another artiste for his label.
Friday 11 August 2023
Episode 37
Um “Go”-Wo-The Thick of it
Betty pursues a client to help Nubia and Dingaan’s image, however she is left disappointed when she realises Dingaan is lagging behind on his promise to break up with Zitha. Brandon is relieved when Crystal confesses her love for him.
Monday 14 August 2023
Episode 38
House arrested
As Betty struggles to make ends meet after a tense meeting at the bank, she learns she might lose her new place. Dingaan grapples with pressure from Zitha to get married. Reggie tries to get a handle on his accounts, with disasterous consequences.
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Episode 39
Operation: Woo the Betty
Betty’s excitement over landing a client that could solve Nubia’s financial woes is overshadowed by the news of SIK being under audit. Brandon buys presents on Dingaan’s behalf to help his buddy out with his deception. Israel faces the consequences of his schemes.
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Episode 40
Asinamali
Betty has a potential strike on her hands after Skoon doesn’t pay on time. Dingaan and Duma have a huge fight after he realises that Tbang has been working for Optics. Reggies struggles with realistic business advice from AJ.
Thursday 17 August 2023
Episode 41
We want the money
Betty is left to deal with a striking workforce when Dingaan and Brandon pull an Houdini on her. Dingaan realises his actions led him to hurting and dissapointing his friends, family and the people of Cosmo. Brandon must convince the Snymans that he is worthy of their daughter.
Friday 18 August 2023
Episode 42
The beginning of the end
Betty is nervous and worried about having to submit SIK’s books for the audit and when Dingaan comforts her, Zitha catches them together. Israel is kicked out of the house by Ethel. Brandon is struck by a sudden deep need of companionship.
Monday 21 August 2023
Episode 43
Sacrifices
While dealing with the reality of living with her father, Betty has to cover when Phumzile questions her about their audit. Dingaan goes to visit the township to get to know the people and how they live.
Zitha learns she is not pregnant but keeps the truth from Dingaan.
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Episode 44
Blacklisted
Betty feels the world closing in on her when she loses YBW, gets blacklisted and considers breaking up with Dingaan. Dingaan spots Delilah in Cosmo and rallies up forces to set a trap and get their money back. Brandon proposes to Crystal.
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Episode 45
Hoodies, confessions and love
Betty finally comes clean to her friends and family about her shady activities which include unethical business practices, going broke and being a mistress. Dingaan manages to run a succesful activation while Brandon and Crystal plan a lavish wedding.
Thursday 24 August 2023
Episode 46
It’s a Bett-A-Strophe!
Betty is overwhelmed when no solution is in sight for her keeping her flat. Dingaan is on top of the world as his image takes a positive turn and Duma agrees to come back to Nubia. Israel gets the ball rolling on scamming Delilah.
Friday 25 August 2023
Episode 47
Home Improvement
Betty is advised to look for a new tenant to pay off her debts. She struggles finding one, leading to a crushing decision and an unexpected turn of events. Dingaan gets revenge on Delilah. Linda is shocked to discover Akani is the son of one of her friends!
Monday 28 August 2023
Episode 48
Entanglements in the dark
Betty is frank with Dingaan about her feelings on being a side chick and poses an ultimatum to him about SIK. While Dingaan has to choose between Betty and Zitha. Linda finds out just how much her name is sullied in her circle.
Tuesday 29 August 2023
Episode 49
True love wins
Betty discovers something disturbing about Zitha but Dingaan doesn’t believe her. He and the team pitch for a new contract and Dingaan is devastated when he learns Zitha lied. Brandon and Crystal plan a fancy wedding but encounter problems.
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Episode 50
A rude prelude
With Brandon’s wedding underway, Betty is conflicted about hiding her relationship from Zitha. Dingaan struggles to resist his love for Betty. Brandon and Crystal welcome everyone to their wedding. Linda realises she mistreated Akani.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Episode 51
Wedlocked
Betty and Dingaan find comfort in each other as their reputation takes a knock. Dingaan does an expose taking responsibility for SIK. Brandon and Crystal get married in a glitzy affair.