Coming up on
1802: Love Defies Time on Mzansi Magic this July 2025:
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Episode 65
Blood
Water turns to blood in the village - everyone is shocked, wondering what this could mean. Is this yet another message from the ancestors? Nomasomi’s reed breaks at the Reed Dance proving that she’s not a virgin. Athi insists on terminating her pregnancy because of all the strain she’s getting from Zuko and his father.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Episode 66
Like Father Like Son
MamPinga is attacked for allowing a non-virgin to take part in the Reed Dance and Nomasomi attempts suicide. The villagers fear for their lives as the lack of water continues to plague them, fears grow that there will soon be no food. A determined Athi takes a step closer to terminating her pregnancy.
Monday 7 July 2025
Episode 67
Appeasing the Ancestors
Longamo is desperate to find a solution to the water crisis. Zuko reacts to the news that Athi is carrying his child. Nomasomi is offered a way out of her heartbreak by Mthwakazi.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Episode 68
Love and Marriage... and Babies
Khosi receives life altering news. Zuko supports Athi, but she’s not as impressed as he hoped. Nomasomi asks to see Longamo, but he reluctantly rejects her... again.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Episode 69
When One Door Closes...
Melisizwe finds himself in a compromising position. Longamo does one last act of love as he bids Nomasomi farewell. Two expecting parents have different attitudes towards their unborn baby.
Monday 14 July 2025
Episode 70
Forced Marriages
After being deflowered by Longamo, Nomabali lies about it. Melisizwe is compromised. Khosi is taken to get ready to marry Longamo against her will. Khosi gives Melisizwe the ultimate gift.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Episode 71
A New Dawn
MaMthembu is happy to learn the news of Khosi’s pregnancy, but they worry about Longamo and MamCwerha finding out. Melisizwe’s attempt to rescue Khosi and their unborn baby proves futile.
Athi and Zuko are getting serious. Zuko is ready to start over.
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Episode 72
Kumkani Weds Not
Khosi’s marriage to Longamo is called off. Khosi and Melisizwe are back together again after her pregnancy becomes public knowledge. Athi’s ntlawulo delegation is a joke. Longamo fights with his mother over her interference.
Monday 21 July 2025
Episode 73
Murder Most Foul
Khosi escapes to safety, but Melisizwe is captured by MamCwerha, who tries to kill him. Zuko goes large to charm Athi. Longamo fights with his mother over her interference.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Episode 74
Farewell, My Queen
MamCwerha pushes Longamo over the edge and it seals her fate. Zuko is surprised by the response he gets from the family of his ex. A mission to rescue Melisizwe is set up by MamThembu.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Episode 75
The Pit of Despair
Longamo is determined to find Khosi and bring her back to the village, but Melisizwe won’t have it. Zuko is not pleased with Lerumo going behind his back and things turn bad.
Monday 28 July 2025
Episode 76
Notoriety and Lashes
Melisizwe is brave and loyal when he’s being tortured and doesn’t give up Khosi and baby’s location. Zuko learns of Athi’s complicated family dynamic. MamThembu and the elders convince Longamo to stop torturing Melisizwe.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Episode 77
Necessary Evils
Longamo wants Nomabali to spy for him. Athi catches Zuko checking Khosi’s social media. King Tshawe disowns his own daughter.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Episode 78
Smallpox Outbreak
The village is faced with a new challenge as a contagious disease, smallpox, breaks out and spreads quickly. Khosi and the others must act quickly to contain the disease. Zuko hires an investigator to help him find Khosi. Nomabali’s health condition deteriorates.
1802: Love Defies Time airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Wednesdays at 19h00.