Coming up on Gqeberha: The Empire on Mzansi Wethu this July 2026:
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Episode 163
Vuyokazi’s hard loss comes with an unexpected win. Nontle falls harder and harder for her new man while her family’s reservations about him grow. Ntando takes a stand against his mother.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Episode 164
Thulani makes a bold move towards protecting his father’s legacy. Vuyokazi’s suspension stands in her way of finally nailing her case. Nontle goes the extra mile for the love of her life.
Friday 3 July 2026
Episode 165
Hlumelo is on cloud nine after throwing the police off his scent, thanks to Stokkie’s help. However, Stokkie’s guilty conscience starts gnawing at him.
Monday 6 July 2026
Episode 166
Lulama is fearful that Vuyokazi and Officer Khampempe are getting closer to finding out the truth about the supposed hijacking.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Episode 167
The honeymoon phase is quickly fading for Nontle in her new relationship. Lulama tries to cover her tracks.
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Episode 168
Lulama’s lies catch up with her. Nontle is left feeling unsettled after Sonwabile pulls a selfish move. Thulani finds himself in some hot water.
Thursday 9 July 2026
Episode 169
The chasm grows between Nontle and Msimelelo, and she turns to Sonwabile for comfort. Another big fish threatens Hlumelo’s operation. Lulama spins more lies to escape consequences.
Friday 10 July 2026
Episode 170
Sonwabile’s bold move to stand up for Nontle causes more problems than he hoped. After surviving a near-death attack, Thulani’s version of the events leaves everyone confused.
Monday 13 July 2026
Episode 171
Hlumelo receives an ominous message. Nontle tries to defend her new man despite her doubts about him.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Episode 172
Nozuko’s baby shower turns into her worst nightmare when she and her baby’s lives are in danger. Lulama boldly moves towards becoming a better person.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Episode 173
Hlumelo’s bad decisions catch up with him. Nozuko goes into labour. Nontle misses Sonwabile.
Thursday 16 July 2026
Episode 174
Nozuko’s life is at risk. Hlumelo will stop at nothing to get his woman back. Lulama continues to have everyone fooled.
Friday 17 July 2026
Episode 175
Sonwabile solidifies his relationship with Nontle, but only some are pleased. Lulama lives her best life and does not work on her supposed addiction.
Monday 20 July 2026
Episode 176
Hlumelo has to humble himself and ask for help from people who warned him against his shady dealings. Nontle’s relationship prospects blur when Sonwabile doesn’t give her a clear action plan.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Episode 177
The baby’s kidnapping creates a wedge between Hlumelo and Nozuko. How Nontle’s family sees her boyfriend is starting to affect Nontle, as well as how she views him.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Episode 178
Hlumelo promises Nozuko that he’ll do everything to bring their baby back home. Nontle is so determined to get married she offers a broke Sonwabile the money for her lobola.
Thursday 23 July 2026
Episode 179
Matilda is not happy as she watches Stokkie and Nobomi’s blossoming friendship. Nontle refuses to let tradition get in the way of her happiness.
Friday 24 July 2026
Episode 180
Stokkie tells Matilda how he feels about her. The Makwetus and Hlanjwas officially become family. Zimkhitha celebrates Hlumelo’s loss.
Monday 27 July 2026
Episode 181
Nozuko battles against tradition and personal grief, determined to make Hlumelo pay. Stokkie’s passion for mixology leads him down a dangerous path of temptation.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Episode 182
As things get shaky between Nozuko and Hlumelo, Hlumelo gets his needs met elsewhere. Msimelelo lays down the law with Nontle and Sonwabile. Stokkie wants the best of both worlds.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Episode 183
Nozuko tries to deal with the huge loss she’s suffered, but her other worries concern the survival of her relationship. Funeka convinces her husband to see things her way.
Thursday 30 July 2026
Episode 184
Nontle makes Sonwabile an offer he cannot turn down. Is Hlumelo too late to save his son?
Friday 31 July 2026
Episode 185
Hlumelo manages to put an end to the nightmare that’s been hovering over his family. Nontle’s love for Sonwabile clouds her from reality.
Gqeberha: The Empire airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.
