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.
Monday 8 January 2024
Episode 1
Betty in the Bundus
Betty returns to Hammanskraal and adjusts to her new way of life when Izzy and Reggie show up to convince her to return to Cosmo. Duma signs the deal of the century to catapult Nubia to greater heights.
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Episode 2
Happy Bananas
Dipudi arrives in Hammanskraal to tell Betty that Nubia is under attack. Dingaan drowns his sorrows in booze and women and Duma’s plan to save Nubia backfires.
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Episode 3
Betty Go Home!
Betty decides to revamp Koketso’s business with disastrous results and then, to add fuel to the fire, Linda rocks up. Dingaan’s downward spiral continues and drags Duma and Brandon down too.
Thursday 11 January 2024
Episode 4
Betty’s Dilemma
Betty elevates Koketso’s business and pitches a great idea to Linda. Dingaan’s ‘little’ get-together becomes out of control and he and Duma wake up to shocking consequences.
Friday 12 January 2024
Episode 5
Betty’s Back
Betty decides not to listen to her heart and finally returns to Nubia. Dingaan tries to convince his mother to put him back in Nubia, but she’s gatvol with everyone. Izzy sets out to find his missing tools.
Monday 15 January 2024
Episode 6
Indecent Exposure
Betty returns to claim her position at Nubia, but realises that she has a formidable, and charming rival gunning for the same job. Prowling at night, Dingaan gets arrested for indecent exposure.
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Episode 7
Bossing it Up
No-one at the office has faith in Betty, so she’s determined to outshine Xhanti in the race for Managing Director. Dingaan is desperate to get out of jail, but ends up spending the night.
Wednesday 17 January 2024
Episode 8
X Wins Round 1
Betty is blind-sided when Xhanti undercuts her and secures a client first. Dingaan is out of jail, but Linda threatens to cut him off. Ethel tries out a dating app and enjoys the anonymity.
Thursday 18 January 2024
Episode 9
Betty Gets Body Right
After losing the Delicious brand client to Xhanti, Betty struggles with her attraction to him and decides to get a gym trainer to get her mind and body right.
Friday 19 January 2024
Episode 10
Dirty Laundry
To get her mind off Xhanti, Betty goes on a date with Mark the trainer, but with disastrous consequences when his girlfriend confronts her for being a homewrecker at a work event.
Monday 22 January 2024
Episode 11
Fire With Fire
Betty secures a client behind Xhanti’s back and Linda invites her to join a panel for women in marketing discussion as a reward. Ethel believes Thobani is a ‘normal’ guy.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Episode 12
New Kids And Has-Beens
Betty loses the AfroViolet Influencer’s campaign to a new competitor from KP digital. Dingaan runs into the mysterious woman again, sparking a connection with her.
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Episode 13
Drive A Flex, Live Your Nightmare
Betty is forced to work with Xhanti, producing disastrous consequences for Betty and Nubia.
Thursday 25 January 2024
Episode 14
Frenemies
After learning that KP is a part of the Mbokodo Foundation, Betty initiates a truce with her. It seems like a nice breakthrough moment for the ladies.
Friday 26 January 2024
Episode 15
Hacked
Betty needs to do damage control after someone hacks Zaza’s phone and leaks their semi nudes. She feels betrayed when she realizes that the culprit is none other than KP!
Monday 29 January 2024
Episode 16
Distractions
Betty makes up with Zaza and Xhanti and then shares a tender moment with Xhanti in which they almost kiss, further complicating her life.
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Episode 17
Bamboozled Betty
Betty has a public meltdown after Xhanti betrays her by stealing her idea and presenting it as his own.
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Episode 18
Betty Pulls Her Bootstraps
When Betty’s personal life starts spilling into the workplace, she decides to put her head down and start working towards her goals.
