This August, 1802: Love Defies Time takes viewers on an emotional journey as a deadly plague ravages the village, love is tested, and power struggles reach their breaking point.
Monday 4 August 2025
Episode 79 – Pestilence and Death
Death spreads through the village as smallpox claims more victims. Athi grows suspicious that Zuko hasn’t given up his search for Khosi. Tragedy strikes when Nomabali succumbs to the disease and is buried without ceremony.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Episode 80 – The Struggle is Real
Melisizwe battles to find a cure for the plague while Longamo ignores the crisis. Zuko is torn between his future with Athi and his lingering feelings for Khosi. Meanwhile, Athi fully embraces the wedding plans, unaware of Zuko’s inner conflict.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Episode 81 – For the Good of the Kingdom
The death toll rises as the plague spreads uncontrollably. Khosi devises a radical solution to end the suffering—but it requires an extreme sacrifice. Zuko secretly arranges to meet Mandla, while Mthwakazi drops a bombshell revelation.
Monday 11 August 2025
Episode 82 – Unresolved Feelings
Melisizwe is stunned to learn Longamo plans a ritual instead of abdicating his throne to stop the disease. Zuko’s lies catch up with him, and Mthwakazi breathes a sigh of relief when MaMpinga changes her mind about her exile.
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Episode 83 – Khosi Returns to Present
Khosi and Melisizwe pray for her safe return to the modern world to retrieve life-saving vaccines. Her sudden reappearance disrupts a crucial celebration, while Longamo’s ritual backfires disastrously.
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Episode 84 – Longamo Must Fall
The villagers reach their limit with Longamo’s incompetence and plot to overthrow him. Khosi’s return ruins Athi and Zuko’s wedding. Meanwhile, Kumkani Jonginamba appears to a weakened MamThembu in a dream—a sign she interprets as her impending death.
Monday 18 August 2025
Episode 85 – Crisis Point
Time is running out for Khosi and MamThembu. The Tribal Council demands Longamo step down, but he defiantly claims he’ll solve everything by marrying Khosi. Khosi, fearing for her unborn child, asks Ayanda to examine her.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Episode 86 – Retribution Time
Longamo discovers Khosi’s disappearance and learns from Nomasomi that she was last seen near the caves. What he finds inside shocks him to his core. Zuko becomes convinced Khosi’s baby is his, while the princesses uncover the truth behind Mthwakazi’s refusal to return home.
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Episode 87 – Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Longamo falls into a mysterious deep sleep. Mdizeni overhears critical information about Mthwakazi’s forced marriage to King Debeza. Meanwhile, Khosi warns Nompumelelo that she’ll stop at nothing to get what she needs—even if it means crossing dangerous lines.
Monday 25 August 2025
Episode 88 – Melisizwe’s Fear
With the queen’s life hanging in the balance, Melisizwe makes a desperate choice to confront the dangerous Mamlambo. Khosi pities Athi’s heartbreak, while Mdizeni grows increasingly troubled by what he has heard.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Episode 89 – Unlikely
Melisizwe refuses to let his mother die and follows Dungudela’s advice on a perilous quest to save her. Meanwhile, the doctor delivers devastating news to Khosi and Zuko, and Mdizeni remains haunted by the secret he uncovered.
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Episode 90 – To Kill a King
Melisizwe races against time to retrieve Mamlambo’s potion—but will it be enough to save Mamthembu? Zuko and Khosi suffer an unbearable loss, while Mdizeni takes action against Debeza’s messengers.
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