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.
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Episode 107
Who’s The Baby Daddy?
Difa is tired of all the probing by the family and opts to blurt out the truth.
Wednesday 2 August 2023
Episode 108
My Baby’s Father Is…
MaMzobe makes plans to find Zodwa’s baby daddy while trying to win Difa back. Mabusi tells Spha the truth. MaNzimande refuses to change her mind while Mashezi is happy at how things are turning out.
Thursday 3 August 2023
Episode 109
Hot Stove
MaMzobe walks in victory as she thinks she and Difa are back together after spending the night together. Zodwa, on the other hand, could use a break.
Friday 4 August 2023
Episode 110
Difa’s Solution
MaMzobe’s determination to help Zodwa by taking extreme measures pushes Difa to make a decision. MaNzimande warns Siphamandla about trusting Mlungisi while Mabusi is burdened and devastated.
Monday 7 August 2023
Episode 111
Siblings or Foe?
The truth about Difa and Zodwa’s affair is bubbling to come out when MaMzobe agrees to meet with Difa’s new woman.
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Episode 112
JJ The Punching Bag
Difa takes out his frustrations on poor JJ – one of his kids learns that he’s the father of Zodwa’s baby. Mlungisi is fast losing grip on the church, Maphalala is his last hope.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Episode 113
MaMzobe’s Rage
MaMzobe’s desperation to save her marriage leads her to learn about how Difa and Zodwa have betrayed her. Siphamandla is at his wit’s end when Mlungisi berates him for having more members in his branch and Nomkhosi wants Khulekani to take advantage of the fallout between Siphamandla and Mlungisi.
Thursday 10 August 2023
Episode 114
Where is MaMzobe?
When love seems to have restored peace in the Gumede home, rage busts through the door and wreaks havoc.
Friday 11 August 2023
Episode 115
Crossing Lines
The Mzobes are dealing with a lot as MaMzobe goes mute from pain and worry. This may be the end of the road for Zodwa. The Mthembus have to deal with one thing after another with regard to Mlungisi and his tyranny.
Monday 14 August 2023
Episode 116
No Apology, Terminate!
At a family meeting, Zodwa attempts to turn the tables on MaMzobe after her pregnancy has been uncovered only to be given a fatal ultimatum.
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Episode 117
Kushaye Mkhululi Kushaye
Zodwa blurts out MaMzobe’s biggest and darkest secret. Mlungisi is feeling the pressure of firing the council. Maphalala catches Sibusiso and Mazungu in their secret.
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Episode 118
New World Order
Difa wants to expose MaMzobe to the family, only to have his own dirty linen aired.
Thursday 17 August 2023
Episode 119
Tying The Sinful Knot
Difa wants to finally marry the love of his life after all the other family secret bombs have exploded.
Friday 18 August 2023
Episode 120
Keeping Up With The Mzobes
Difa decides to take the bull by the horns and makes an announcement that hurts MaMzobe. Mabusi ignores Zodwa when she visits her and decides to speak to MaMzobe instead.
Mazungu is scandalized and curious when she and Maphalala come across Zodwa and Difa holding hands.
Monday 21 August 2023
Episode 121
Umlanjwana
Gabisile wants to kill Zodwa. Mlungisi commiserates with Mabusi and MaZungu spills the tea on the drama at the Gumede residence.
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Episode 122
Miracle Baby
Zodwa’s anxiety heightens with the confirmation that she is pregnant. Mlungisi and Sibusiso make a mockery of the church while Siphamandla enjoys success at the Pietermaritzburg branch.
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Episode 123
Making Amends
The Mzobes won’t allow Difa to disrespect their family, as he tries his best to marry Zodwa. The Mthembus can’t get through to Mabusi as she struggles to get over their slander.
Thursday 24 August 2023
Episode 124
UDifa Wami Ngedwa Vo
The Mzobes think they have beaten MaMzobe into submission. Nomkhosi brews enmity between Mabusi and MaNzimande, and Maphalala is dragged into gossip by his wife.
Friday 25 August 2023
Episode 125
Barren Land
A trail of blood gives Zodwa and Difa the shock of their lives. MaMzobe receives a cold welcome at Mlungisi’s House. MaShezi can’t believe MaMzobe is giving up so easily. All the church members abandon the main branch for the PMB branch.
Monday 28 August 2023
Episode 126
Isibindi
Zodwa comes very close to losing her pregnancy but is saved in the brink of time and MaMzobe is far from happy hearing the news, while Mlungisi sends Siphamandla to Vosloorus.
Tuesday 29 August 2023
Episode 127
Mthembu’s Question
Mlungisi has a disturbing dream as a result of Mthembu asking him a hard question. MaNzimande confronts Mlungisi for sending Siphamandla to Joburg and almost slaps him, but MaMzobe intervenes. Nokubonga is happy about Siphamandla being sent to Johannesburg.
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Episode 128
Umlanjwana
Maphalala has a grim warning for Difa. Siphamandla takes MaNzimande to task for attacking Mlungisi. Zodwa blames MaMzobe for her pregnancy woes.
Thursday 31 August 2023
Episode 129
Let The Fire Burn!
Mlungisi finally realises that playing with fire is dangerous. Difa goes back to his roots and looks forward to a better future with Zodwa. MaMzobe gets a taste of her own medicine.
