Coming up on
Smoke & Mirrors this June 2025:
Monday 2 June 2025
Episode 36
Thandiswa tries to bribe Zwelethu, who later agrees to help. Fanyana and Kayise wake up together. Mandla's loan is denied, and Milli must drop out. Tim and Sipho argue.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Episode 37
Zwelethu joins the rescue. Jaxon mocks Mpendulo. Mandla feels like a failed father, and Jaxon offers help with strings. Milli and Kayise reconcile. Sipho and Tim's arrogance leads to blunders.
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Episode 38
The rescue is delayed, and a jailbreak is planned. Mandla uses the two-pot system to pay fees, pleasing Milli but upsetting Philile. Sipho and Tim slack off, quit, and show up in retro outfits, amusing some but not Tim.
Thursday 5 June 2025
Episode 39
Sakhile and Zwelethu take guards hostage to free Mpendulo. Philile confronts Mandla over Lulu's influence, straining their marriage. Tim and Sipho enjoy fame and plan a themed party.
Friday 6 June 2025
Episode 40
Sakhile and Zwelethu successfully walk out with Mpendulo without Phakathi noticing. Petunia tells Philile to find proof that Mandla is indeed cheating, and Philile finds underwear wrapped in muthi instead.
Monday 9 June 2025
Episode 41
Sakhile and Zwelethu help Mpendulo escape, ending in an emotional farewell. Philile threatens Lulu with a sjambok. Sipho wakes up to find he's been robbed after a night of passion.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Episode 42
Zwelethu and Sakhile escape, facing consequences. Lulu leaves, giving Philile a big responsibility. Sipho struggles at his new job. Petunia is relieved by Sakhile's return. Mamiki starts a nail business.
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Episode 43
Jaxon orders Phakathi to investigate Sakhile. Sakhile challenges Phakathi for proof. Kayise fears she might be pregnant and seeks Martha's help. Mamiki and Leroy discover Sipho owes the hotel money.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Episode 44
Thandiswa cares for Zwelethu, and their bond deepens. She tells Sakhile Mpendulo is safe in Mozambique. Kayise's pregnancy test is negative, and she bonds with Martha over support.
Friday 13 June 2025
Episode 45
Jaxon confronts Sakhile. Thandiswa and Zwelethu grow closer. Phakathi threatens Thandiswa. Fanyana and Kayise kiss. Sipho's nails are delayed, and Mamiki launches her nail business.
Monday 16 June 2025
Episode 46
Zwelethu's wound alarms Petunia. Thandiswa fears Phakathi will keep investigating. Jaxon criticises Phakathi. Kayise admits sabotaging Fanyana's relationship and regrets the kiss.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Episode 47
Petunia is caught by Martha disposing of the sheets. Mamiki overcomes insecurities with a nail design breakthrough. Fanyana and Kayise kiss despite resisting. Jaxon's visit to the convict fails to uncover any answers.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Episode 48
Jaxon accuses Zwelethu of helping Mpendulo escape. Kayise and Fanyana are relieved their parents only know about the contraceptives. Mamiki and Sipho get drunk, resulting in a salon robbery.
Thursday 19 June 2025
Episode 49
Jaxon pressures Zwelethu. Phakathi questions him and orders him to stay. Philile confronts Martha. Sipho and Mamiki deal with the robbery and glued hands, but Martha arrives to collect money with a sjambok.
Friday 20 June 2025
Episode 50
Phakathi still can't arrest Zwelethu but Jaxon puts pressure on him. Philile and Martha finally agree on something. Martha threatens to get Sipho if he doesn't pay his debt in full.
Monday 23 June 2025
Episode 51
Zwelethu vows to stop being a pushover after the interrogation. Kayise and Fanyana struggle with their feelings. Mamiki discovers Castro robbed the salon and demands action.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Episode 52
Thandiswa and Sakhile worry about the Community Meeting, but Zwelethu arranges funds. Jaxon turns the community against Zwelethu with Mandla's help.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Episode 53
Jaxon hires depot workers to rough Zwelethu up. Kayise applies for varsity, wants Fanyana to join her. Mamiki relaunches her online nail business successfully.
Thursday 26 June 2025
Episode 54
Jaxon is furious when his goons return beaten by Zwelethu. Martha tries to kick Zwelethu out but is intimidated. Jaxon plans to get rid of him. Sipho begs Mandla for his job back.
Friday 27 June 2025
Episode 55
Jaxon recruits Kabelo to frame Zwelethu. Fanyana and Kayise almost get caught kissing. Sipho vents about Mandla, while Mamiki's business thrives. Zwelethu discovers Kabelo is staying at the hotel.
Monday 30 June 2025
Episode 56
Zwelethu forces the man who extended his sentence to commit suicide. Fanyana declares his love for Kayise, and Mandla disowns him. Mamiki's business thrives, and Sipho gets a job offer.
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