Coming up on
Homecoming this May 2026:
Friday 1 May 2026
Episode 122
The Matron cracks, traces of the robbery following her everywhere she goes. MaNkwanyane feels like Sifiso is giving Zethu special treatment, and Mandla's confession doesn't go as planned.
Monday 4 May 2026
Episode 121
Happily Ever After
Zethu struggles to fit in at the Kubheka homestead. The matron is traumatised by the burglary, while Mandla is played by the game of love.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Episode 122
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
The Matron cracks, traces of the robbery following her everywhere she goes. MaNkwanyane feels like Sifiso is giving Zethu special treatment, and Mandla is heartbroken when he confesses his love to Phindile but doesn't get the response he needs.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Episode 123
Faith Of A Mustard Seed
Zethu demands too much of Sifiso, while her family demand too much of her. Matron Khathazile fights to connect with her faith. Phindile continues stringing Mandla along, leaving his loving soul tormented.
Thursday 7 May 2026
Episode 124
The Ancestors’ Demand
Sifiso pressures Zethu for a child against her wishes. Zethu’s request for HIV testing causes a major conflict with MaNkwanyane.
Matron grapples with lingering fear after the robbery, her strength faltering.
Meanwhile, Mandla and Phindile find themselves on opposite sides of an agreement - their once simple situationship now tangled.
Friday 8 May 2026
Episode 125
Kuningi & Kuningi-Er
Sifiso loses the one thing that identifies him, and he blames Zethu. MaKhumalo is deeply concerned for Khathazile, so she concocts a heartfelt & touching surprise. Mandla has a very frustrating problem.
Monday 11 May 2026
Episode 126
Two Days Or Else
While Sifiso pleads with the ancestors for patience, MaNkwanyane gives him an ultimatum. Mfundisi takes advantage of Matron's happiness, while Mandla goes to dangerous lengths to please Phindile.
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Episode 127
Restoration
Zethu is finally out of the Kubheka house and Mankwanyane is hopeful that normality will be restored. Meanwhile Khathazile walks into a sticky web dressed in religion, as Mandla loses faith in his manhood.
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Episode 128
Blind Faith
While Sifiso barrels on with wedding plans, both Zethu and MaNkwanyane struggle with seeing things through.
Matron Khathazile's faith turns costly and Shobane is forced to step in while Mandla's attempt to distract Phindile from his secret causes more harm than good.
Thursday 14 May 2026
Episode 129
The False Prophet
MaNkwanyane reaches breaking point, forcing Sifiso to admit the one truth that shatters her. Shobane refuses to back down, but Matron won't hear a word against her beloved Mfundisi. Mandla and Phindile just can't find common ground.
Friday 15 May 2026
Episode 130
A Makoti Named Zethu
Mfundisi brushes off Shobane's accusations, but finds renewed resolve from an unexpected source. While Sifiso dreams of a new home with Zethu, MaNkwanyane's heart breaks, and Mandla's most private problem lands in Matron Khathazile's lap.
Monday 18 May 2026
Episode 133
Wedding Jitters
Sifiso chooses Zethu over date night with MaNkwanyane as Sphamandla tries to hold a mirror up to Phindile's behaviour, but it backfires. Shobane's visit to the induna ends in misery.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Episode 134
Smile Through The Pain
Mankwanyane decides she wants to make peace between herself and Zethu before the wedding, but is it a true peace? While peace is the last thing in Phindile's home, and Shobane makes a business decision that shakes his mother to her core.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Episode 135
Shadows Deepen
MaNkwanyane and Nurse Thando action their plan for Zethu, while Sphamandla piles more pressure on Phindile. Shobane confronts a harsh truth about starting his own practice but finds comfort in an unexpected ally.
Thursday 21 May 2026
Episode 136
The Perfect Makoti
MaNkwanyane dazzles as the perfect makoti, orchestrating a bridal shower for Zethu, with ulterior motives. Sphamandla uncovers surprising details about his mother's youth and Shobane faces the harsh reality of opening a private practice.
Friday 22 May 2026
Episode 137
Regrets
MaNkwanyane's actions begin to haunt her as MaNgcobo and Sifiso take action. Shobane snaps at Khathazile when she keeps questioning him about his future and Sphamandla is determined to find the truth about his father.
Monday 25 May 2026
Episode 138
Till Death Do Us Part
Zethu learns what happened to her at the bridal shower - her world shatters. Shobane comes to Matron Khathazile's rescue. Nomalanga encourages Sphamandla to take the matter of finding his dad into his own hands.
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Episode 139
The Covenant Of Misery
Zethu gets married to Sifiso and is introduced to the Kubheka ancestors, but it turns into the day that breaks her. Shobane stuns his mother as Sphamandla writes a wild request.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Episode 140
Missing In Action
Chaos erupts in the Kubheka household when Zethu mysteriously disappears. Matron openly disapproves of Nurse Thando's involvement with her son, but Shobane refuses to be controlled.
Meanwhile, Sphamandla's search for his father leads him to a discovery that could finally reveal the truth.
Thursday 28 May 2026
Episode 141
Runaway Bride
Zethu tells her family why she disappeared, the Hlongwane's descend on the Kubheka's like a hurricane. Sphamandla makes progress in his quest to find his father and Shobane's future comes up against his mother.
Friday 29 May 2026
Episode 142
#Justice_For_Zethu
Zethu is still nowhere to be found. Nomfundo goes into the lions den to open a case of attempted murder. Ngarage pursues an opportunity at the local high school
Premiere episodes of Homecoming air on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.