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 2 October 2023
Episode 151
Down By The River
Difa finds out that MaMzobe lied about Mlungisi’s Dream. MaZungu fears for Nokubonga’s life. Khulekani refuses to go for a family cleansing.
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Episode 152
Repercussions
The Gumedes are in turmoil after Difa’s fall out with MaMzobe. MaNzimande brings the matter of succession to Siphamandla who also learns Mlungisi was rejected by Mthembu.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Episode 153
A Big Bombshell
Siphamandla accepts the throne. Nompendulo deals everyone a card they did not expect. MaMzobe gets a lifeline.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Episode 154
Where There’s A Will, There’s Way
Sibusiso takes the first step to repentance. The will has everyone on tenterhooks. Nobuntu finds out who stole her money.
Friday 6 October 2023
Episode 155
In The Name Of Mkhululi We Fast!
Power lands in the wrong hands. The will rubs the Mthembus up the wrong way. The Gumedes get a surprise visit.
Monday 9 October 2023
Episode 156
The Regent
The congregants are shocked by who the regent is. Ntuthuko falls ill and doctors can’t find out what is wrong with him. Difa blows up at Ndoda when he asks him about the family skeletons.
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Episode 157
Oprah And Gail
The regent assumes their rightful position. Siphamandla suspects that the will was fabricated.
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Episode 158
New Leader In Charge
Difa’s manhood is questioned. Ndoda assumes his role as the older brother. MaMzobe flexes her muscles.
Thursday 12 October 2023
Episode 159
Take The Money And Walk Away
Nomkhosi defies Khulekani. MaMzobe deals with the thorn in her flesh. Ntuthuko is miraculously healed.
Friday 13 October 2023
Episode 160
Guard Of Honour
MaMzobe brings war to the Mthembu doorstep. There are casualties in MaMzobe and MaNzimande’s war.
Monday 16 October 2023
Episode 161
What Umkhululi Wants, Umkhululi Gets
MaMzobe comes back to the Mthembu residence for round two. Nomkhosi blows a gasket at Khulekani when he relishes his family suffering during a crisis. Ndoda witnesses a glimpse of his mother’s dark side and he’s unsettled.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Episode 162
Was Mkhulu A Demon?
The Council hatches a plan to deal with MaMzobe once and for all. Ntuthuko innocently gets Khulekani into hot water. Ndoda breaks the good news to family.
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Episode 163
Who’s Fooling Who
MaMzobe has a mole in the council. Ntuthuko learns that his grandfather wasn’t the bad man that his father made him out to be and Nomkhosi’s curiosity about Etempelini Lenkosi grows.
Thursday 19 September 2023
Episode 164
Kill Her
The Council takes a brutal decision in dealing with MaMzobe. Nobuntu starts having ambitions for herself. Ndoda reaches out to Nokubonga.
Friday 20 October 2023
Episode 165
Before You Kill Me
MaMzobe learns that her life is on the line and responds in a very public way. Khulekani calls for an intervention in his marriage. Difa sees improvement in Nobuntu.
Monday 23October 2023
Episode 166
One step ahead
The Councilmen are arrested. Nomkhosi fails to get through to Khulekani about becoming uMjudiya. MaZungu and church women pledge their support to the new Mkhululi.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Episode 167
Mkhululi’s spy
Nokubonga is shocked to see MaMzobe’s spy paying homage to his master. Nomkhosi is unshaken in her faith. Sibusiso has sunk deeper into depression.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Episode 168
Boycotting
Difa and the council decide to boycott the installation. Khulekani fails to rule his wife.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Episode 169
She Is King
MaNzimande ridicules the offer to be a Council member. A furious Nobuntu tells MaMzobe what she really thinks of her. Nomkhosi surrenders to Mthembu.
Friday 27 October 2023
Episode 170
The Coronation That Never Was
Ndlovu denies MaMzobe three times. Khulekani sees red when he finds Nomkhosi wearing uMjudiya. MaZungu lies to Maphalala about being a Council woman.
Monday 30 October 2023
Episode 171
The Heist Is Complete
Khulekani and Nomkhosi’s marriage is tested. MaMzobe confronts Judas. Nomkhosi has chosen Ithempele LeNkosi and it drives khulekani to hurl insults at Mthembu.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Episode 172
Skhipha Amademoni
MaMzobe finds herself alone. Khulekani’s plans to exorcise his wife of her demons dismally fails. Sibusiso decides to leave her parents’ home.