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 March 2026:
Monday 2 March 2026
Episode 176
Paulina and Angelina battle it out while the Hlophes try to get through their trauma.
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Episode 177
The Hlophes' nightmare is far from over. Paulina’s behaviour has everyone concerned, but they’re more shocked by Angelina.
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Episode 178
Paulina makes Angelina regret her choices. The Dikanas get a bit of a surprise.
Thursday 5 March 2026
Episode 179
Lindiwe is unaware of the snake lurking in her home. Cobra is forced to say a painful goodbye.
Friday 6 March 2026
Episode 180
Lindiwe finally meets the real Nolwazi and Kedibone finds herself fighting a losing battle.
Monday 9 March 2026
Episode 181
Khwezi doesn’t know what to do now that her father has gone to bat for her. Kedibone is embarrassed by her own actions but doesn’t know how to resolve it.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Episode 182
Nolwazi bursts Lindiwe’s little bubble. Zolani’s back to frustrating everyone, while Kedibone finds herself in an uncomfortable position.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Episode 183
Lindiwe learns the consequences of unforgiveness, and Mlilo deals with more regrets.
Thursday 12 March 2026
Episode 184
Lindiwe is shattered but can’t even share the source of her pain with Zweli. Kedibone lets a secret slip.
Friday 13 March 2026
Episode 185
Dimpho and Kedibone find themselves going against their better judgement. Lindiwe seems to have finally met her match.
Monday 16 March 2026
Episode 186
Lindiwe puts on an Oscar winning performance for her sister. Kedibone takes a big step.
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Episode 187
Lindiwe is at her wit’s end with Nolwazi’s stunts, while Kedibone is on the verge of ruining a good thing.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Episode 188
Cobra schemes to get Kedibone back in the nest. Nkanyiso has to swallow a big bitter pill.
Thursday 19 March 2026
Episode 189
Cobra plays dirty and Nolwazi buys herself more time.
Friday 20 March 2026
Episode 190
Lindiwe is on a mission to find the person that’s responsible for her misery. Kedibone picks between her blood family and chosen family.
Monday 23 March 2026
Episode 191
Lindiwe’s frustrations push her to crucify an innocent man.
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Episode 192
Dimpho tries to deal with her insecurities. Nolwazi tightens the screws on Lindiwe.
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Episode 193
Nolwazi has Lindiwe right where she wants her. Nkanyiso’s life gets complicated. Kedibone pushes boundaries and Cobra reacts.
Thursday 26 March 2026
Episode 194
Cobra sets another plan in motion, while Lindiwe finally gets one up on her sister.
Friday 27 March 2026
Episode 195
Cobra’s desperation sends him on a downward spiral.
Monday 30 March 2026
Episode 196
Lindiwe banishes all her problems with her own magic wand. Trouble brews in Kedibone and Dimpho’s seemingly perfect relationships.
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Episode 197
The stench of death hangs over Refilwe, while Kedibone’s relationship is tested.
The River 5 airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.