New telenovela Kwa Baba premieres on Mzansi Magic this Monday 1 June 2026 at 19h30, replacing Genesis which ended forever ago already.
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Comin' up in the first episodes:
Monday 1 June 2026
Episode 1
Uyoncengwa Unina
The Mkhizes gather to thank their ancestors, but a bitter uncle ignites a war over family legacy… A young woman’s birthday turns from joy to heartbreak… and an unexpected connection sparks between two strangers on the streets of Midrand.
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Episode 3
With This Stick, I Thee Wed.
Dumisani reveals his evil plan to Mhlaba, Zwelakhe’s speech to Solomon bears great fruit and Khethiwe is forced to do something she doesn’t want to do.
Thursday 4 June 2026
Episode 4
The Silver Lining
Bahumi charms her future mother-in-law. Zwelakhe is surprised when Mhlaba changes his mind. Zwelakhe reads Musa the riot act about his behavior. Dumisani goes digging.
Friday 5 June 2026
Episode 5
Ngenisa Umakoti, Endlini
Zwelakhe eagerly awaits taking on his bride, Bahumi begs her elders to take it easy on the Mkhize delegation, and a broken love is restored.
Monday 8 June 2026
Episode 6
Amasiko Wok’Nuka
The Mbokazi family feud explodes, bringing lobola negotiations to a humiliating halt.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Episode 7
Izenzo Zabazali
A wounded Bahumi draws a hard line that leaves Zwelakhe scrambling to save what’s left of their future. Dumisani quietly tightens his grip on the business. MaMbokazi takes matters into her own hands.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Episode 8
Hold The Knife By The Sharp End
MaMbokazi’s foolproof plan backfires, while Zwe pulls all the stops to salvage his love with Bahumi. Meanwhile, Mandla counts his lucky stars.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Episode 9
Over My Dead Body
MaMbokazi’s confrontation with a family member forces Bangizwe to question everything he thought he knew. After a health-scare, two lovers find their way back to each other. Tension rises between Dumisani and Zandile as their plans to takeover fails.
Friday 12 June 2026
Episode 10
Umthandazo Oyingozi
Bahumi makes a heartbreaking decision. MaMbokazi makes amends with her brother. Musa’s chillas is short-lived when his mother’s friends come and spoil everything.
Monday 15 June 2026
Episode 11
The Poisoned Chalice
The MaMbokazi lobola negotiations are underway and Dumisani has a surprise brewing for everyone. Solomon and Bahumi take a leap towards trust, but it comes with great conflict. Khethiwe is taught from scratch how to kotiza.
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Episode 12
Your People Are Looking For You
A bride finally claims her place in her husband’s home as ancient rituals unfold… A young man is thrown by the mumblings of a respected healer… A young and pregnant girl wants to be a makoti by fire by force
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Episode 13
Return Back To Sender
Zwelakhe is left trying to make sense of what is meant by his ancestors looking for him while his relationship with Bahumi takes a bold forward as Musa and Khethiwe continue to hide things from their relatives.
Thursday 18 June 2026
Episode 14
The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants
As Bahumi builds up courage to inform her parents about Zwelakhe, Zwelakhe hits another stumbling block regarding ukubikwa. Musa is backed into a corner by MaPaseka and he needs an ally to get him out of it.
Friday 19 June 2026
Episode 15
Isicholo
While Bahumi fights to be with Zwelakhe, Mhlaba works hard in the dark to make an empire within an empire. And Musa is determined to leave his legacy through his seed.
Monday 22 June 2026
Episode 16
Cold Family Vs Warm Chest
Bahumi and her family fall out and Zwe has to pick up her pieces. Dumisani’s house is on fire and Khethiwe’s secret hangs in the balance.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Episode 17
Deal With Your House
Zwelakhe discovers a thief hiding in plain sight. Mhlaba laments his failures. Mxolisi hatches a plan to rescue Khethiwe from falling flat on her face at the launch.
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Episode 18
It Belongs Here
Zwelakhe’s big day is overshadowed as Dumisani makes his move for control, while tensions between the Mkhizes and Motaungs begin to boil.
Thursday 25 June 2026
Episode 19
Papa Will Be Strong
Bahumi makes a tough decision on her father’s behalf, Mhlaba successfully plays Zwelakhe and Khethiwe is caught off-guard when she gets home.
Friday 26 June 2026
Episode 20
Get Off Your High Horse
Dumisani arrives at the Motaung’s and sings like a canary, while MaMbokazi and Zandile release the weight that’s been pressing on their hearts. MaKhumalo comes to grips with Mxolisi's relationship with his wife.
Monday 29 June 2026
Episode 21
Destiny Unfulfilled
Hope flickers between Bahumi and Zwelakhe as they find their way back to each other, but it is short-lived. Nhlanhla wrestles with his father's anger. Khethiwe leaves Mxolisi caught between keeping the peace and standing up for his marriage
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Episode 22
A House Divided
Bahumi’s heartbreak ripples through the Motaung family, Dumisani’s schemes put his future at the company in jeopardy, and Mxolisi clashes with Khethiwe over MaKhumalo’s stay.
Premiere epsidoes of Kwa Baba air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 19h30.