This July, Gqeberha: The Empire delivers explosive drama, shocking betrayals, and life-changing decisions that will leave viewers breathless.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Episode 162: All That Glitters Isn’t Gold
Nobomi threatens Ntando’s life unless he confesses to framing her. Nozuko spirals out of control after last night’s explosive TV screening. Meanwhile, Gubevu tempts Msimelelo with a dangerous illegal gold trade opportunity.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Episode 163: Betrayal
Luzuko cruelly insults Bulelwa when she tries to reason with him. Nozuko’s privacy is completely violated as her personal life becomes public spectacle. Funeka faces unexpected setbacks at her Tshisanyama business.
Thursday 3 July 2025
Episode 164: Isn’t This Your Job?
Nozuko begs Luzuko to help her escape the reality TV show’s grip. When police fail to act, Nontle takes matters into her own hands. Nobomi discovers Mpilo’s involvement, but Ntando remains unfazed.
Friday 4 July 2025
Episode 165
Nozuko faces isolation after her mistakes. Bulelwa refuses to battle Zimkhitha and her children. Funeka and Nontle strategize to recover from their setback while continuing their fight against crime.
Monday 7 July 2025
Episode 166
Bulelwa and Luzuko’s marriage fractures deepen. Funeka risks everything to protect her business. Nozuko attempts to atone for her past actions.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Episode 167
Musa interferes in Funeka’s business affairs. Anathi falls seriously ill while Mpilo wrestles with overwhelming guilt.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Episode 168
Bulelwa resolves to end things once and for all. Funeka’s situation deteriorates further. Thulani suspects there’s more to Anathi’s symptoms than meets the eye.
Thursday 10 July 2025
Episode 169
Funeka reluctantly trusts Musa to save her restaurant. Thulani calls for medical reinforcements to protect Anathi’s pregnancy. Luzuko officially passes leadership to Ntando.
Friday 11 July 2025
Episode 170
Ntando is forced to confess when Luzuko evicts Bulelwa and Nobomi. Thulani and Anathi receive devastating baby news. Funeka discovers Musa’s true intentions.
Monday 14 July 2025
Episode 171
Ntando’s actions trigger unexpected consequences. Thulani faces hopeless circumstances. Funeka recruits powerful allies to defeat her enemy.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Episode 172
Bulelwa’s arrest of her sister wife’s child ignites chaos. A pregnant woman remains mysteriously unconscious. Gunfire erupts during a violent Makwetu family altercation.
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Episode 173
Luzuko fights for Bulelwa’s forgiveness while Nobomi tries to end the family feud. Funeka is haunted by her extreme actions to protect her children. Thulani drives Anathi away from East London seeking medical help.
Thursday 17 July 2025
Episode 174
Luzuko reclaims his CEO position with Nobomi’s support. Thulani desperately turns to Bulelwa. Msimelelo returns with a bag of illegal gold.
Friday 18 July 2025
Episode 175
Thulani hides while Anathi’s life hangs in the balance. Msimelelo’s golden dreams come at a cost. Zimkhitha’s generosity reaches its limit.
Monday 21 July 2025
Episode 176
As Anathi fights for survival, Thulani evades Bulelwa’s probing questions. Nontu seeks financial help beyond Zimkhitha. Msimelelo profits while Gubevu feels cheated.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Episode 177
Bulelwa struggles with Anathi and Thulani’s secret. Msimelelo questions Funeka’s lack of faith despite his success. Zimkhitha refuses to be her sister’s financial crutch.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Episode 178
Thulani and Anathi learn their baby’s gender as Bulelwa makes a difficult choice. Msimelelo makes a dangerous deal. Zimkhitha stands firm in her decision.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Episode 179
Luzuko grows suspicious of Bulelwa’s behavior. Zimkhitha resists Nontu’s manipulation. Msimelelo’s greed escalates as he risks R700,000 for more gold.
Friday 25 July 2025
Episode 180
Vathiswa accidentally reveals Zimkhitha’s secret to Nontu. Thulani’s phone call raises Luzuko’s suspicions. Msimelelo’s charm fails him when he needs it most.
Monday 28 July 2025
Episode 181
Bulelwa blames Anathi for the Mxenge family’s misfortunes. Msimelelo betrays Funeka’s trust. Zimkhitha is blackmailed about a past mistake.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Episode 182
Has Msimelelo finally struck it rich? Zimkhitha worries about an overstaying guest. Bulelwa buckles under the weight of keeping someone’s secret life.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Episode 183
Bulelwa and Thulani’s relationship reaches breaking point. Msimelelo suffers catastrophic losses. Zimkhitha and Nontu’s feud explodes into open conflict.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Episode 184
Nontu resorts to dirty tactics. Thulani and Anathi turn against each other. Msimelelo can’t bring himself to tell Funeka the devastating truth.
Don’t miss Gqeberha: The Empire, airing weekdays at 21:00 on Mzansi Wethu!