Please note: these are teasers for Season 5 of The River, currently airing on Mzansi Wethu.
It's ended its run on 1Magic and Mzansi Magic.
Coming up on
The River 5 on Mzansi Wethu this January 2026:
Thursday 1 January 2026
Episode 134
Zweli hands out ultimatums. Mlilo has a decision to make about his life and the way forward. Flora lights a fire under a reluctant crusader.
Friday 2 January 2026
Episode 135
Drama revisits the Dikana mansion and The Hlophes struggle to get back into step with each other.
Monday 5 January 2026
Episode 136
Zweli struggles to come to terms with Nomonde’s news. Bukhosi has a situation in his hands that refuses to go away. Khabzela strikes it lucky.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Episode 137
The hunt for the fraudster continues, there are more conflicts at the Hlophe house and Nomonde feels the heat.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Episode 138
Khabzela starts a fire he can’t put out and Nomafu makes herself heard.
Thursday 8 January 2026
Episode 139
The Hlophe men execute their plan and Flora’s worst fears come true.
Friday 9 January 2026
Episode 140
Things spiral downhill at the Hlophe house, while Flora receives news that sets her back. Nomonde reveals her plans, with the help of an old pal.
Monday 12 January 2026
Episode 141
Things take a turn for the worst after Khabzela shares a word of advice, while Nomonde’s plan gets activated.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Episode 142
Flora's life takes an unfortunate turn. Bukhosi and Ntuthuko play a brotherly cat and mouse game.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Episode 143
Nkanyiso finally makes a choice between his father and his uncle. Khabzela’s fate takes everyone by surprise. Nomonde’s plan moves along swiftly.
Thursday 15 January 2026
Episode 144
A guilt-ridden Nomonde starts to question her actions. Nkanyiso and Ntuthuko put their plan into motion but are they ready to get out on their own?
Friday 16 January 2026
Episode 145
Khanyisa Diamonds turns into a battle ground while Flora fights the good fight.
Monday 19 January 2026
Episode 146
Flora finds a new way to help a loved one. Keith reveals information that surprises Zweli. Lindiwe is ready to hunt down her enemies.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Episode 147
Things get intense at Refilwe's as the trail continues. Nkanyiso makes a hard decision and Nomonde has doubts about her plans.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Episode 148
Lindiwe and Zolani are at odds and Refilwe catches fire.
Thursday 22 January 2026
Episode 149
The Hlophes' skeletons start rattling in their cupboards and Khabzela’s truth on the stand reopens some old wounds.
Friday 23 January 2026
Episode 150
Unsavoury truths come out and Bukhosi finds himself in an all-new position of helplessness while Nomonde finds herself butting heads with her one true supporter.
Monday 26 January 2026
Episode 151
The cold shoulder reigns in the Mokoena house, and Nomonde runs out of time.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Episode 152
Keith is on the verge of ruining the perfect plan. Zolani handles business and Cobra realises he must learn to tell the truth.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Episode 153
Lindiwe is determined to get back what is hers at all costs. Nomonde gets too comfortable in her lie, while Nkanyiso gets a surprise.
Thursday 29 January 2026
Episode 154
Sabotage is the name of the game in the Mokoena home. The Dikanas bring on the drama. Nkanyiso’s trust is shaken.
Friday 30 January 2026
Episode 155
A spanner is thrown into Nomonde’s perfect plan just as she’s about to be home free. Cobra’s lies finally catch up with him.
The River 5 airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.