Thursday 6 August 2026
Episode 229
MaMchunu suspects that Doreen is influencing Mshengu and turning him against her. Khathazile reveals to Tshidi that Ndumiso does not own On The Rocks.
Friday 7 August 2026
Episode 230
MaMchunu wrestles with both good and evil thoughts as she begins to unravel because of the comfort she receives from her enemies. Doreen is disturbed by a dead bird and believes it is a bad omen. Tragedy strikes the Shabalalas once again.
Monday 10 August 2026
Episode 231
Fakazile feels guilty as Nqubeko’s worsening condition convinces her that her love is a deadly curse. Thoba and Sibusiso struggle with the painful reality of a family trapped in deep despair.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Episode 232
Nqubeko flatlines while MaMchunu prays for his life. Everyone comes together to pray for him, while Thoba crosses the line with Didi.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Episode 233
Mshengu refuses to forgive MaMchunu for her evil actions. Nqubeko discharges himself from hospital despite the doctor’s warning, while Thoba confesses his feelings to Didi.
Thursday 13 August 2026
Episode 234
Nqubeko gives MaMchunu a sleepless night. Tshidi puts Khathazile in her place, while Didi warns Thoba to behave or leave.
Friday 14 August 2026
Episode 235
Mshengu appeals to Nqubeko’s humanity and asks him to forgive MaMchunu. Doreen and MaMchunu exchange harsh words, while guilt begins to trouble Didi over her relationship with Thoba.
Monday 17 August 2026
Episode 236
Ndumiso and Mshengu try to stop Nqubeko from turning to MaMchunu, but he refuses to listen. Fakazile kicks Makazi out after an argument but quickly apologises before she leaves.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Episode 237
Mshengu begs Nqubeko to free MaMchunu. Khathazile looks forward to becoming a makoti in white, while Sibusiso gives Didi permission to date and find love again.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Episode 238
Tragedy strikes the Shabalalas, leaving behind a wound that may never heal. Khathazile plans to renew her vows in the hope of making peace with MaMchunu.
Thursday 20 August 2026
Episode 239
The funeral preparations are disrupted as people begin blaming one another. Mshengu acts out while struggling with a major loss, and Nqubeko feels responsible for the pain the family has endured.
Friday 21 August 2026
Episode 240
Mshengu struggles to accept the new reality and blames Nqubeko for what happened. Nqubeko, in turn, blames Doreen for misleading him.
Monday 24 August 2026
Episode 241
As the Shabalalas close a painful chapter, someone from the past threatens Ndumiso’s relationship. Mshengu feels alone in the world, while Thoba tries to play matchmaker.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Episode 242
Doreen refuses to stay with people who clearly do not want her around. Khathazile orders Didi to end her relationship with Thoba.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Episode 243
Everyone becomes worried about Mshengu’s mental state. Nomusa disrupts Nqubeko and Fakazile’s lives, while Mshengu reprimands his sisters for interfering where they should not.
Thursday 27 August 2026
Episode 244
Nomsa takes Thulani and Mnqobi to her hideout while the family desperately searches for her.
Friday 28 August 2026
Episode 245
Nomsa ruins her own plan while trying to please Thulani. Fakazile becomes emotionally broken without her children, while Thoba and Didi refuse to let go of each other.
Monday 31 August 2026
Episode 246
Nomsa’s escape plan runs into trouble when her car breaks down. Sibusiso’s world is shaken when he walks in on an intimate moment between Thoba and Didi.