Prepare for another explosive month of The River 5 as shocking revelations, dangerous choices, and unexpected twists unfold in August 2025.
Friday 1 August 2025
Episode 25 – The life I deserve
Lindiwe makes a heartbreaking decision that crushes her family’s dreams, while the Mokoenas receive an unanticipated visitor who shakes up their household.
Monday 4 August 2025
Episode 26 – Lead us not into temptation
Lindiwe’s life returns to normal—but is that really what she wants? Meanwhile, Angelina’s controlling behavior pushes Cobra further away, worsening their already strained relationship.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Episode 27 – A house on fire
Lindiwe battles an irresistible temptation that refuses to fade. The Mokoenas struggle to contain the chaos caused by Cobra and Angelina’s explosive dynamic.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Episode 28 – Lioness
Lindiwe and Zweli’s seemingly perfect world is shattered by the reappearance of a valuable diamond and an unwelcome figure from the past. Cobra’s reluctance to change takes a surprising turn.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Episode 29 – Mergers and acquisitions
Lindiwe’s latest business venture leads to unexpected personal consequences. Realizing that words have failed her, Angelina resorts to drastic measures to get what she wants.
Friday 8 August 2025
Episode 30 – Mother of your child
After enduring endless turmoil, Angelina reaches a breaking point in her relationship. Meanwhile, Mnqobi discovers he may be dealing with more trouble than he initially realized.
Monday 11 August 2025
Episode 31 – Why you be lyin’?
Angelina delivers devastating news to Cobra, while Zweli intensifies his pursuit of vengeance against his rival.
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Episode 32 – Bugging
Uncle Moses dispenses his unique brand of wisdom, while Detective Tshabalala and Zweli face a difficult choice that could change everything.
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Episode 33 – Whose idea was it anyway?
Mnqobi senses Lindiwe’s growing distrust. Angelina makes a critical mistake by confiding in the wrong person, putting her secrets at risk.
Thursday 14 August 2025
Episode 34 – No lies, no secrets
Cobra tries to prove his loyalty to Angelina, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, Zweli’s investigation leads him down a dark and unpredictable path.
Friday 15 August 2025
Episode 35 – Every man for himself
Angelina prepares for what she believes will be her happy ending, while Zweli inches dangerously close to uncovering the truth.
Monday 18 August 2025
Episode 36 – 1031
Lindiwe catches Mnqobi in a compromising position, and Cobra finds himself unsure of who to trust.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Episode 37 – What you won’t do for love
Lindiwe gets entangled in a perilous situation, while Zweli’s investigation brings him one step closer to the answers he seeks. Angelina desperately tries to win back Cobra’s forgiveness.
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Episode 38 – Eighth of nine lives
Zweli faces a life-or-death crisis, and Lindiwe makes a shocking decision she never imagined she would have to make.
Thursday 21 August 2025
Episode 39 – Dead men walk
Lindiwe prepares to deliver a brutal lesson to Mnqobi, while Cobra makes a choice that will alter his and Angelina’s future forever.
Friday 22 August 2025
Episode 40 – Distractions and disappearances
A day of celebration at the Mokoena house takes a dark turn when someone mysteriously vanishes. Meanwhile, Zweli takes a bold stand that leaves Lindiwe reeling.
Monday 25 August 2025
Episode 41 – Mind your own
Lindiwe can no longer avoid the consequences of her actions, while Cobra tries to escape the inevitable fallout heading his way.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Episode 42 – Intent
Lindiwe finally discovers where she truly stands in Zweli’s life—and the revelation is not what she expected.
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Episode 43 – The guy is focused
Dimpho looks forward to a bright future, but the Dikana family is divided over how to handle Lindiwe’s latest actions.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Episode 44 – The other side of Dimpho
Lindiwe lays her emotions bare before Zweli, while Dimpho is blindsided by the sudden return of an old flame.
Friday 29 August 2025
Episode 45 – Conditional love
Zweli shares exciting news with his family—but it comes with strings attached. Meanwhile, Dimpho prepares a surprise of her own.
Don’t miss The River 5, airing weekdays at 20:00 on Mzansi Wethu.