Coming up on
uBettina Wethu this July 2023:
Monday 3 July 2023
Episode 8
Betty Breaks Bad
After being hit with the loss of the Loxion Kulca pitch, Betty makes a desperate move to try to fix things while Duma makes it clear that he plans to win Betty back, kicking off a romantic rivalry. Brandon grapples with being ghosted by his perfect 10.
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Episode 9
A Happy Ending
Feeling threatened by Zitha, Betty tries out a new look for Dingaan while he and Archie put the final nails in their escape prison coffin. Reggie finally meets a possible collaborator.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Episode 10
A Beautiful Nightmare
With her new lover, Dingaan, by her side, Betty finally signs the contract of Sik Media. Duma confronts Dingaan about what is going on between him and their father. Zaza makes the decision to do pole dancing for her #thickgoals series. Reggie posts to all his followers about how he’s going to make it big.
Thursday 6 July 2023
Episode 11
Double Oh Betty
An insecure Betty spies on Dingaan. Zitha invites Dingaan over for drinks, hoping to get some information, while Archie needs a place to stay. Brandon finally gets a response from Crystal.
Friday 7 July 2023
Episode 12
Together again
After assuming Dingaan was on a booty call lunch with Zitha, Betty ends up in Duma’s familiar arms for support while Dingaan desperately searches for her to set the record straight.
Israel has trouble telling Bernice their date isn't happening the way she wants while Brandon finally gets a yes to go on a date with his perfect 10.
Monday 10 July 2023
Episode 13
No more Vitamin D!
Devastated after Dingaan breaks up with her, Betty still has to worry about using the SIK media loan for Nubia. Dingaan has to defend Archie Snr being a menace. Izzy plans an @home jazz festival experience for Bernice.
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Episode 14
Everybody Up In My Business!
Betty goes house hunting and is confronted by the blowback of her messy end with Dingaan, while he deals with how inadequate he's been at both love and work. Reggie and Sbudah discuss their collaboration and Brandon’s insecurities are triggered when he is reminded of the past.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Episode 15
Miss Decision Maker
Betty wrangles for power at work and goes to view a house with Israel. When Linda gets fed up with Archie’s antics at home, she makes him an offer he can’t refuse and Reggie is hired by Betty to produce music for a Nubia client.
Thursday 13 July 2023
Episode 16
Beautiful Beginnings
Betty realises that she hasn’t been showing Duma the appreciation he deserves. Dingaan and Duma finally hash out the Betty issue on the golf course at Archie’s insistence. Brandon and Crystal have their first date.
Friday 14 July 2023
Episode 17
Second Thoughts
Betty grapples with her relationship with Duma after Ethel wants to invite him for dinner. Linda manages Dingaan over the edge while Brandon is on cloud 9 after his date with Crystal. Reggie enlists Mamiki after she offers to help draw up costs for their merch business.
Monday 17 July 2023
Episode 18
It's Over. Again.
Betty and Zaza’s friendship is compromised when Betty fails to get Zaza the promotion and Duma decides that this relationship is not working out. Dingaan says his goodbyes to his father when he leaves in search of Delilah and the lost money.
Reggie and Sbudah work out a plan to pool their money for merch while Izzy tries to sell his data package. Linda is left behind as her friends tend to their husbands.
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Episode 19
In A World Full of Fish, Be A Shark!
Although still mending a broken heart, Betty moves into her new apartment while working alongside Dingaan who seems hesitant about Sik doing actual business. Dingaan has to defend Archie Snr being a menace and staying at his mother’s while watching his relationship with Betty imploding.
Reggie and co have to retrieve their merch from the netball team and decide to sell their merchandise at the Meat Spot. Brandon is happy to get a second date and Zaza contemplates her next #ThickGirlGoalz vlog.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Episode 20
Manyonyoba (Creeper)
Betty is distraught that Dingaan and Brandon tell her they have to run her recently acquired Skoon through Nubia. Not satisfied with two small clients, Dingaan gate crashes Optics networking event and despite Max's hubris, ends up cornering and wooing Francis, into pitching a big, quick turnaround contract.
Reggie & Co bag an activation with Javas. Brandon’s second date goes pear-shaped. Linda starts to feel lonely and is encouraged to begin dating.
Thursday 20 July 2023
Episode 21
Date Night
Betty is elated when Phumzile tells her she's nominated her for YBW Award and that she is eligible to apply for funding but has to reluctantly accept that Sik will not be 'a going concern' and that Dizi is a thing.
After a last persuasive push, Dingaan is riding high when he gets confirmation that they will pitch for XCLM and, in a wild moment, ends up in Zitha's bed agreeing to a friends with benefits situation. Reggie & Co throw a successful activation.
Friday 21 July 2023
Episode 22
Pressured
Betty is pressurized by Dingaan to apply for the empowerment fund. To please him, she does it. But she grows jealous when she sees Zitha flirting with him. Dingaan rejects his team’s ideas for the XCLM pitch. His plan is to go glam and big.
Optics manages to get their hands on Nubia’s intellectual property. Reggie happily contributes at home after his activation. Brandon doesn’t get what went wrong with his date with Crystal. Linda contemplates an exclusive speed-dating event.
Monday 24 July 2023
Episode 23
What Women Be Wanting
Betty's jealousy is stoked again by a precocious Zitha, and cracks start to appear between Betty and Dingaan in the XCLM front. Dingaan decides to change the creative and the team works hard on their new concept in secret to avoid their idea being stolen again.
Brandon ponders what women want, misinterprets Zaza's suggestion about lingerie. Linda goes to an exclusive singles speed dating event where she meets Akani who she is drawn to despite the age difference.
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Episode 24
Ingenile
Betty gets news from Phumzile that she has received funding from YBW but the hurt of their failed relationship threatens to undermine their success.
Brandon gets dumped after Crystal returns his inappropriate gift. Linda muses on her all-nighter with the owner of the singles night venue. Izzy gets a proposition.
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Episode 25
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Betty must find a way to get back the R1-million from the fund that she accidently deposited into Izzy’s account. Dingaan does a PR campaign, rubbing Nubia’s win in Max and Duma’s face.
Reggie is in his element when the XLCM campaign is confirmed, even though he hides it from Betty. Linda is conflicted when Akani tries to call her and Brandon’s reflections on his childhood lead him to realise that he doesn’t want to lose Crystal.
Thursday 27 July 2023
Episode 26
It's About Ultima-Time!
Betty decides to take a stand against Brandon and Dingaan controlling Sik Media while she finalizes her new apartment for a housewarming party. Nubia and Optics fail to agree/deliver on a key part of the campaign because of the growing tensions between Dingaan, Duma and Max.
Frustrated with a poor Waves signal that is costing him money, Izzy agrees to the Viva survey job while Linda tries to distract herself from thinking about Akani. Brandon works hard to recruit Zaza to help detox his masculinity so he can win Crystal back.
Friday 28 July 2023
Episode 27
Betty Getting 'em Together
Despite the tension between her, Dingaan and Brandon about SIK, Betty works with Zitha to manage Dingaan and Max. Betty shows off her new home with a housewarming party. Archie starts a whirl-wind trip to Micronesia to find Delilah.
Reggie starts getting more business in while Linda finally succumbs to the urge to look Akani up online. Brandon’s insecurities are revealed as he works with Zaza to clean up his act.
Monday 31 July 2023
Episode 28
My New Baby
After being confronted with various post-housewarming problems and an unexpected bill for rates, Betty finally rebels against Brandon and Dingaan by buying herself a car (that she can’t drive), using Sik Funds from YBW.
As the opposing teams try to work together again, Dingaan accuses Betty of prior knowledge of Reggie working with Optics Pitch, which leads to a fight. Reggie’s hard work is paying off as he supports his family with Betty gone while Izzy starts his surveys, getting side-tracked and embroiled in neighbourhood gossip.
uBettina Wethu 3 airs on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30, with a repeat at 18h00 the following day.