This July, The River returns with shocking revelations, dangerous alliances, and family drama that will keep you glued to your screens.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Episode 2: An Old Stranger
A mysterious figure from the past arrives at the Dikana household, asking uncomfortable questions that no one seems prepared to answer.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Episode 3: Extension
Kedibone makes a controversial decision that distances her family from a valuable opportunity, while Lindiwe stubbornly defends her questionable choices.
Thursday 3 July 2025
Episode 4: Lucky Streak
As the Mokoenas prepare for a major life change, an unexpected surprise awaits them. Meanwhile, Lindiwe faces a ghost from her past that threatens to disrupt her present.
Friday 4 July 2025
Episode 5: We’re Doing Something Wrong
Lindiwe receives a tempting new business offer that piques her interest, while the Mokoenas embark on an exciting new chapter in their lives.
Monday 7 July 2025
Episode 6: Pins and Needles
Lindiwe wrestles with a difficult business decision, while Mabutho struggles to accept his current circumstances.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Episode 7: The Big Fish
The Mokoenas realize they may need to form new alliances, while Lindiwe develops an intriguing new friendship that could change everything.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Episode 8: Overworked and Overwhelmed
Mabutho grows increasingly frustrated by his financial struggles, made worse as Cobra flaunts his newfound wealth.
Thursday 10 July 2025
Episode 9: Reality Check
Lindiwe’s bond with her new friend deepens, while Zweli grapples with harsh truths and Mabutho can’t seem to escape his streak of bad luck.
Friday 11 July 2025
Episode 10: At This Time of Night?
Zweli faces critical decisions in both his professional and personal life, while Mabutho’s desperate search for opportunity may lead him straight into trouble.
Monday 14 July 2025
Episode 11: Duplicity
Lindiwe’s frequent meetings with Mnqobi raise eyebrows in her family, while Mabutho discovers his new job is nothing like he imagined.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Episode 12: A Foreign Worry
Lindiwe faces uncomfortable questions about her behavior, while Mabutho resorts to an old trick to get ahead in his new situation.
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Episode 13: Suspicious Activity
Mabutho suspects something isn’t right at his workplace, while Zweli begins feeling like a stranger in his own home.
Thursday 17 July 2025
Episode 14: Dead Men Don’t Speak
Mabutho is determined to uncover the truth about his workplace, while Detective Tshabalala delivers shocking news that leaves Zweli reeling.
Friday 18 July 2025
Episode 15: On Record
Mabutho unknowingly walks into danger by accepting a suspicious invitation, while Zweli decides to trust his instincts and take action.
Monday 21 July 2025
Episode 16: Cracks in the Walls
Zweli’s jealousy flares as Lindiwe grows closer to the new mining mogul, revealing fractures in their relationship. Meanwhile, Mabutho finds himself in serious trouble.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Episode 17: Dance Like No One’s Watching
Worrying news about Mabutho reaches his loved ones, while Zweli becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Mnqobi’s presence in their lives.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Episode 18: Take One for the Team
Lindiwe is forced to swallow her pride, while Mabutho finds himself in the most dangerous fight of his life.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Episode 19: Fighting for Survival
Lindiwe is determined to get what she wants at any cost, while Andile and Paulina team up to solve a growing mystery.
Friday 25 July 2025
Episode 20: Firsts
Andile uncovers the truth about recent events, while Lindiwe makes a shocking decision that will change everything.
Monday 28 July 2025
Episode 21: Fighting Temptations
Lindiwe finds herself in an unexpected and compromising position, while the Refilwe community comes together to support one of their own.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Episode 22: What Am I to Do?
Zolani questions his place in Lindiwe’s life, while Paulina struggles to keep Mabutho from self-destructing.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Episode 23: Out With the Old
The Mokoenas are stunned when Cobra arrives home with a surprising new family member, while Zweli grows increasingly concerned about the changes in his household.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Episode 24: Something That’s Forever
Cobra’s success creates tension with those around him, while Lindiwe fights desperately to avoid becoming the very thing she hates most.
Don’t miss The River 5, airing weekdays at 20:00 on Mzansi Wethu!