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.
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Episode 43
When death does us apart, wed him
MaNzimande sticks her neck out for an arch enemy. Nokubonga gives in to an indecent proposal. Menga and Nobuntu make first impressions.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Episode 44
The repentance class
Menga and Nobuntu hit the jackpot. MaKhoza gives MaMzobe a life changing task before she can join the repentance class. Mabusi continues to prepare for life after death.
Friday 3 May 2024
Episode 45
A sin too great to confess
MaMzobe’s confession journey hits a pothole fast, Ndlovu’s position hangs in the balance and Menga has a big surprise for Nobuntu.
Monday 6 May 2024
Episode 46
The journey to repentance continues
MaMzobe continues her journey of repentance, some people forgive her, some don’t. Bumenga is on cloud nine, the couple is putting in the work on their dream. Gabi gets a life changing opportunity.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Episode 47
To err is human; to forgive, infrequent
Difa returns to their marital bed. MaKhoza walks on eggshells around MaMzobe. BuMenga are in their winning season and Menga does a grand gesture.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Episode 48
Lady of the ring
Ndlovu’s plan to discredit MaMzobe backfires in a big way. The prized Mthembu ring is returned to MaMzobe who grapples with the decision to return it to its ancestral lineage. Nobuntu ignores the first red flag.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Episode 49
Without a trace
Nobuntu’s life is thrown into total disarray. MaMzobe redeems herself while Khulekani witnesses the power of God.
Friday 10 May 2024
Episode 50
Nobuntu’s house of cards
Nobuntu’s world comes crashing down and Menga is nowhere to be found. Khulekani performs a miracle in front of the Mthembus. Sibahle finds herself in hot water.
Monday 13 May 2024
Episode 51
Pay back the money
The police are after a fugitive. Nobuntu drives to the Gumede home with her tail between her legs. Khulekani sees the power of God.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Episode 52
Arrest the scapegoat
Difa and MaMzobe try to rebuild their marriage one brick at a time. Spha gives Khulekani his flowers. Nobuntu is on the run from the law.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Episode 53
Disowned
Sibahle confesses her sins, risking Ndlovu’s position in the church. Nobuntu learns what happens when you defy your parents. Difa shuts his heart for Nobuntu.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Episode 54
Goin’ home
Nobuntu returns home with the tail between her legs. MaMzobe risks her marriage. Khulekani wins souls on his rise.
Friday 17 May 2024
Episode 55
Restoration comes with a beat down
Difa and Ndlovu reach an agreement but it’s the silence before the storm. A fist fight ensues in church, shocking Amajudiya. Khulekani gets a horrifying visit from the dead.
Monday 20 May 2024
Episode 56
Apologise to the enemy
It never rains it pours for the Gumedes as MaMzobe puts her life in danger. Difa’s actions put him at odds with Mkhululi and Nobuntu faces hostility from Ndlovu and Menga.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Episode 57
This blood is burning me
MaMzobe’s sins begin to haunt her, and she can’t take it anymore. Nobuntu tries to apologise to Mabusi, but it goes south. Difa pays back the money but Ndlovu demands a public apology.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Episode 58
Mkhululi wezoni, Khulul’umoya wami
MaMzobe bares her soul to Siphamandla and confesses all her darkest sins. Khulekani and Nomkhosi have differing ideas on how to spend their newly found fortune. There’s discontent in the Ndlovu homestead.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Episode 59
Consequences of being a murderer
Siphamandla gives MaMzobe a stern warning not to be baptized tomorrow. Khulekani gets a primetime TV offer from a Christian channel after the success of his YouTube channel. Nobuntu makes an official
statement to clear her name from the fraud case.
Friday24 May 2024
Episode 60
The baptism
MaMzobe is in denial about her gravest sin while Nobuntu is rattled by Menga’s phone call and gives Mabusi a perplexing and worrisome instruction.
Monday 27 May 2024
Episode 61
Depth of holy water
As the harrowing news of MaMzobe being swallowed by the relentless waters reaches Siphamandla, his impassive demeanor casts a shadow of bewilderment.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Episode 62
The purge
Sfociya pleads with Siphamandla to do the right thing. The Gumedes fear the worst and Ndlovu is on tenterhooks over the baptism.
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Episode 63
The curse
MaMzobe thanks Siphamandla, but he casts a lifetime curse on her. Nomkhosi wishes Khulekani well on his trip and Menga shows up at the Gumede house.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Episode 64
Dancing with the devil
Nobuntu decides to go against her better judgement. Mthembu appears to Khulekani again as he’s preparing for his international conference. Ndlovu is not looking forward to church tomorrow.
Friday 31 May 2024
Episode 65
Drop dead
Khulekani prepares for his trip to America when calamity strikes. Nobuntu falls for Menga’s charm. MaMzobe returns to church.