Coming up on Homecoming this July 2026:
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Episode 9
Umshado Lento!
At the altar, Shobane happily states his vows, but a conflicted Zethu faces an excruciatingly difficult choice while being actively haunted by Mankwanyane. Concurrently, MaNgcobo experiences her own personal nightmare.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Episode 10
Blood, Bars And Unspoken Vows
Zethu dramatically abandons Shobane at the altar, leaving him completely reeling and desperate to reconstruct how their relationship fell apart so rapidly. Meanwhile, from behind bars, MaNgcobo faces an incredibly grim reality; she expects Shwabi to orchestrate her rescue, but he delivers a piece of intelligence that completely shatters her world.
Friday 3 July 2026
Episode 11
The Aftermath
An aggressive Shobane acts out at the local tavern, letting his frustrations loose on the patrons. Qondokuhle’s carefully built barriers begin to cave in, and the runaway bride finds herself subjected to intense public condemnation.
Monday 6 July 2026
Episode 12
When Ghosts Come Knocking
Shobane spirals further into absolute self-destruction, actively defying Matron Khathazile’s frantic interventions to pull him back from the edge. Elsewhere, MaNgcobo corners Q, demanding immediate answers he cannot avoid.
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Episode 14
Chicken Feet? Yes Please!
Shwabi pulls out all the stops to extend an apology to MaNgcobo, though his efforts ultimately cost him his relationship with his son. Zethu coordinates a strategy to make amends of her own, while Nomfundo receives a harsh lesson regarding the realities of daily life.
Thursday 9 July 2026
Episode 15
Tipping The Scales
Shwabi finds himself directly confronting his deepest anxieties within a terrifying nightmare. With emotions running incredibly high, the community wrestles with the concept of moving forward, while MaShabalala’s sudden viral fame triggers an equal mix of excitement and trouble.
Friday 10 July 2026
Episode 16
A Policy For Life
Vusi’s attempt to drown out his grief results in far greater complications than anticipated. MaNkwanyane’s entire world collapses when she uncovers Sifiso’s ultimate act of betrayal, and a highly unexpected star emerges from within the Hlongwane household.
Monday 13 July 2026
Episode 17
#Sponsored
MaNkwanyane executes a thoroughly unthinkable act, causing absolute chaos to rip through the home. Vusi attempts to assert authority over the situation, while MaShabalala navigates completely unfamiliar terrain as her spice marketing campaign launches, drawing a massive wave of unwanted scrutiny.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Episode 18
Whose Money It Is?
As substantial funds begin to flow into MaShabalala’s custody, deep divisions form within her marriage, forcing her to confront the reality of who holds ultimate financial dominance. Concurrently, Vusi’s deep grief transforms into volatile rage.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Episode 19
Watch Your Back
MaShabalala’s celebration is cut short when she encounters an entirely unforeseen roadblock. Vusi takes matters into his own hands and shakes up the tavern community with a display of dominance.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Episode 20
Thanks 4 Nothing
Conflicting secrets, wealth, and power collide as MaShabalala’s sudden commercial success poses a direct threat to Zenzo’s domestic authority. Shobane’s quest for personal redemption uncovers Sifiso’s devastating final secret regarding Zethu, while the Kubheka residence implodes as an inheritance dispute triggers an all-out civil war.
Friday 17 July 2026
Episode 21
Power Struggles
MaShabalala makes a catastrophic decision that leaves her immediate family reeling. The Captain presents a thoroughly overwhelmed MaNkwanyane with an exceptionally lucrative opportunity, while Vusi reveals his underlying true colors.
Monday 20 July 2026
Episode 22
Boy-Child Gone Rogue
Vusi continues to unravel at an alarming rate, with each reckless stunt completely eclipsing his previous missteps. MaNkwanyane scrambles to mitigate the rapidly deteriorating situation by involving the Captain, a move that earns her a highly offensive accusation from Vusi.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Episode 23
Macbeth
Shobane finds himself completely betrayed by the very community he once dedicated himself to serving, leaving him with an entirely empty, hollow title. MaNkwanyane finalizes a critical choice, but the calculating Captain can no longer provide the capital to fund her endeavors.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Episode 24
Give Me Back My Money
Ostracized by the very populace he tried to assist, a bitter Shobane retreats inward and adopts a purely self-serving attitude. When MaNkwanyane fails to retrieve the substantial funds she handed over to the Captain, the truth violently explodes within the household, permanently shattering all trust between Vusi, Nomalanga, and MaNkwanyane.
Thursday 23 July 2026
Episode 25
Braving The Heat
As the medical clinic stifles under an intense heatwave, Zethu openly challenges the competence of Shobane’s project management. Matron finds herself caught in an agonizing dilemma between shielding her son and revealing the absolute truth, while Vusi and Nomalanga conspire as MaNkwanyane tries to dismantle the scam that drained their inheritance.
Friday 24 July 2026
Episode 26
Larger Than Life
MaNkwanyane is targeted with an exceptionally horrifying threat. Shobane thoroughly enjoys executing his revenge against the village, while a baffled Zethu and Khathazile struggle to comprehend the malicious individual he has transformed into.
Monday 27 July 2026
Episode 27
My House My Rules
A sudden scooter accident forces Matron to choose between saving the medical clinic or protecting her son from fallout. Concurrently, an enraged MaNkwanyane declares all-out war against the Captain over the stolen money.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Episode 28
The Day Of Reckoning
The consequences of Shobane’s corrupt actions catch up to him when an unyielding Zethu is forced to blow the whistle on him. Vusi directly confronts the Captain, but is taken completely off guard by the Captain’s highly alternative version of events.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Episode 29
A Mother’s Love
Matron Khathazile finds herself backed into an impossible corner, caught entirely between a rock and a hard place. Constable Dlamini learns a hard lesson about systemic power dynamics, and Vusi begins mapping out an exceptionally grand event.
Thursday 30 July 2026
Episode 30
The Invite
The professional futures of everyone who deliberately turned a blind eye to Shobane’s administrative corruption hang in the absolute balance. However, the Acting Chairman presents Zethu with an aggressive challenge. Constable Dlamini courageously stands his ground against the Captain, while Vusi’s celebration runs smoothly—until a sudden disaster strikes.
Friday 31 July 2026
Episode 31
Nothing Is Free
Vusi opens his eyes to a complete living nightmare. Meanwhile, Shobane’s official professional suspension leaves him highly vulnerable to a dangerous new temptation.
Premiere episodes of Homecoming air on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.
