Umkhokha: The Curse is a South African television drama series that revolves around the battle between the Mthembu and Gumede/Mzobe families for leadership of one of the biggest churches in KwaZulu-Natal, the Ithempile Lenkosi.
Premiere episodes of Umkhokha: The Curse air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30.
Monday 1 July 2024
Episode 86
I Won’t Go
Difa receives an alarming call from the hospital. A family’s sudden rise and flashy lifestyle worries a family member who takes matters into her own hands.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Episode 87
Lies Have Short Legs
Mabusi helps everyone but struggles to help someone who really matters to her. Ndlovu’s devious ways come back to haunt him. Zisebenzele’s lies land him in hot water.
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Episode 88
Cry Me A River
Someone’s illness keeps sending the Mthembus into a tailspin. Difa makes a big sacrifice to preserve a loved one’s life. Ndlovu turns lemon into lemonade.
Thursday 4 July 2024
Episode 89
What Do You Want From Me?
Mabusi finally crumbles. The Council men thought they had Ndlovu, but do they? Zisebenzele’s love triangle closes in on him.
Friday 5 July 2024
Episode 90
Who’s Baby Is It?
A revered leader has a meltdown at church. “True love” finally wins in a complicated love triangle. The Ndlovu’s house of cards is falling apart.
Monday 8 July 2024
Episode 91
For Sale
Difa and his daughters struggle as they watch potential buyers lay claim to their beloved home. Zisebenzele and Ntombi’s bliss is short-lived.
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Episode 92
At Death’s Door
Ndlovu’s chickens come home to roost, and he resorts to lies. Siphamandla’s prayers get answered and the Gumedes face a scare with MaMzobe.
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Episode 93
Out Of The Count
Vulindlela faces the biggest battle in his young life. Mthembu shows up for the Gumedes in a big way. Ndlovu throws the Council under the bus and lives to fight another day.
Thursday 11 July 2024
Episode 94
Bad Spirits
Mabusi threatens to curse the gods. Ndlovu tries to salvage the crisis he created for himself, but to no avail. Nobuntu is relieved of her guilt.
Friday 12 July 2024
Episode 95
A Lady Far Away Holds A Cure
Mabusi has to leave home to rid herself of a dark cloud. MaMzobe’s new leaf is rebuffed. Ndlovu’s chickens come back to roost and haunt him.
Monday 15 July 2024
Episode 96
The Interim Mkhululi
Siphamandla leaves the throne in capable hands while he goes to Mozambique to support Mabusi. The Gumedes want to pick up the pieces of their lives.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Episode 97
The Silence
Khulekani finds himself profoundly daunted as he is entrusted with the monumental task of stepping into a divine role. Ndlovu attempts to make the council members challenge Siphamandla’s decision and Mabusi is torment by not being able to hold her child.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Episode 98
The Dilemma
Sfociya drops another bombshell on Siphamandla and Mabusi about Vulindlela. Ndlovu plays mind games with Khulekani. MaMzobe and Difa get closer.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Episode 99
The Vicious Separation
Mabusi has to watch the most important thing in her life being taken away from her. Ndlovu refuses to perform his duties at the church while Nobuntu’s life seems to make a turn for the better.
Friday 19 July 2024
Episode 100
Am I Worth It?
Feelings of doubt and inadequacy plague Ithempeli Lenkosi’s new sheriff in waiting. A prodigal daughter finally finds something worthwhile. Speculations are rife about the state of the Mthembu family.
Monday 22 July 2024
Episode 101
A Chance Of Guard!
Khulekani begins to accept his new role as the leader of the church. Siphamandla gets the news that he is going to Mozambique.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Episode 102
The Throne
Siphamandla and Mabusi finally leave for Mozambique. Khulekani and Nomkhosi take their new positions as acting Mkhululi and MaMkhululi respectively. Makhoza’s confrontation of the Gumede’s goes south.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Episode 103
Straatmates
Ndlovu and his family storm the Gumede household. Ndlovu re-ignites a fiery confrontation after Gabisile unleashes a brutal attack on Sibahle.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Episode 104
The Chicken Come Home To Roost
Ndlovu’s day of reckoning arrives. Nobuntu gets a job offer which opens old wounds. Gabisile is pleased with the blossoming of her parents’ relationship. Sibahle’s action has landed her in hot water with her family.
Friday 26 July 2024
Episode 105
The Prodigal Son Returns
The prodigal son returns, Khulekani’s feet fit into his father’s shoes. The Gumedes celebrate the rise of the phoenix. KaMadondo tries to help pick up the pieces.
Monday 29 July 2024
Episode 106
A Blessed Womb
A witty remark plants a seed in Nomkhosi’s head about Khulekani’s stance. Gabi’s threats have put Sibahle on tenterhooks. MaNzimande receives her praises.
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Episode 107
Thungisani Bo!
Nomkhosi suggests Khulekani is the chosen one and he squashes the idea. Ndlovu thinks Difa outed him to the council but learns that Difa is a better man than he is.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Episode 108
A Heartbreaking Decision
Nobuntu tells her parents that she’s leaving but they are against it and even resort to drastic measures. Sibahle convinces her mother to support Ndlovu during this difficult time. Gabisile and Sibahle bump into each other on the street.