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.
Friday 1 December 2023
Episode 195
Saved By A Tragedy
MaMzobe is about to confess all her sins when a tragedy saves her. Nothing can stop Zodwa’s lobolo negotiations now – or is there?
Monday 4 December 2023
Episode 196
Umkhokha strikes again
Difa tries to calm down his family before he has to do the worst he has ever had to do – lash his child’s lifeless body.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Episode 197
There’s Umkhokha In The Family
After studying what has been happening in the family, Difa has an epiphany and breaks the shocking news to the family. The Mthembus put their differences aside and go to offer the Gumedes their condolences. The Gumede siblings fear that there’s a pattern – they worry they might be next.
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Episode 198
Umkhokha
MaMzobe struggles with the guilt of having not lashed Xolile’s body while Difa makes plans to exhume Mlungisi’s body and lash it.
Thursday 7 December 2023
Episode 199
It’s Not Mlu, It’s Xolile
MaMzobe reveals the truth about what she didn’t do.
Friday 8 December 2023
Episode 200
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
Difa confronts MaMzobe about not lashing Xolile, which has led to the Gumede and Mzobe kids being killed by Umkhokha. He must dig up Xolile and lash her to stop the curse.
Monday 11 December 2023
Episode 201
New Dawn
Some council members are happy that Nokubonga lost her baby because it means MaMzobe has no claim to the throne, and Mabusi tries to comfort an unresponsive Nokubonga.
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Episode 202
The Second Lashing
Xolile’s body is dug up – will Difa man up and lash her remains? Nokubonga braves up and finally sticks it to MaMzobe.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Episode 203
Quarrel’s Threshold
Tension explodes between Difa and MaMzobe leading to a shocking collapse that leaves the family reeling.
Thursday 14 December 2023
Episode 204
Time To Say Final Goodbye
The Gumede’s are horrified when they find Difa lying on the floor, unresponsive. Siphamandla wants to backtrack serving MaMzobe but it’s too late – she gets served anyway. Pastor Mdluli unintentionally reveals his plans for Khulekani to Nomkhosi.
Friday 15 December 2023
Episode 205
MaMzobe’s Nemesis Returns
The Gumedes learn that Difa has taken a turn for the worst. Nompendulo wants redemption. Nomkhosi accuses his father of endangering Khulekani’s life.
Monday 18 December 2023
Episode 206
Snakes And Ladders
MaMzobe might have a huge problem on her hands as it turns out an old enemy with a grudge is out on the loose, spilling.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Episode 207
Robbing The Robber
The Mthembus learn the real truth about the will. MaMzobe’s evil intentions do not pay off.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Episode 208
Every Knee Shall Bow, And Every Tongue Confess Zamcolo
MaMzobe has no choice but to do the thing she vowed she’ll never do in her life. Khulekani is convinced that they’re in a good space with his wife, only to find out that she won’t be attending his ordination.
Thursday 21 December 2023
Episode 209
A Fresh Start
The walls are closing in on MaMzobe.
Friday 22 December 2023
Episode 210
A Sinner of Sinners
MaMzobe’s day of reckoning comes. Khulekani elevates even more and Maphalala drags MaZungu to church to face the music.
Monday 25 December 2023
Episode 211
Bring Back The Money
The Council threatens MaMzobe but Ndlovu buys her time.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Episode 212
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Khulekani asks MaNzimande to bless him, but she refuses and blesses Siphamandla instead. MaMzobe plays her last card.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Episode 213
Victory is sweet
While the Mthembus prepare for the pilgrimage, MaMzobe seeks to mend her relationships with her family, but might be failing.
Thursday 28 December 2023
Episode 214
Going On A Pilgrimage
Siphamandla leads Amajudiya as they go to the mountain for their annual pilgrimage. Nomkhosi still refuses to accompany Khulekani to church on his big day. MaMzobe feels left out when Difa, Gabisile and Nobuntu leave for the pilgrimage without her.
Friday 29 December 2023
Episode 215
Mountain Top
When Amajudiya reaches the mountain top, Siphamandla is met by a surprise.
