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 June 2026:
Monday 1 June 2026
Episode 241
Mlilo leaves the Hlophe family shaken and horrified, while Nomonde walks into the fire.
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Episode 242
Bukhosi considers how to deal with the new enemy. Nomonde makes a big decision about her future.
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Episode 243
Cobra regrets being right and Nomonde makes a decision.
Thursday 4 June 2026
Episode 244
Cobra, Angelina and Dimpho learn a hard lesson after choosing the wrong path. Nomonde is in for a surprise.
Friday 5 June 2026
Episode 245
Andile receives a shocking surprise from Njabulo. Bukhosi makes big gains and loses it all in one day. Zodwa makes a shocking revelation to Paulina.
Monday 8 June 2026
Episode 246
A new addition at the Hlophe family realises that being accepted is going to take a lot of work, especially when he comes up with an idea.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Episode 247
Bukhosi warms up to his son but not everybody is happy about it. Paulina finally accepts the truth that she’s been avoiding.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Episode 248
Mabutho saves the day. Andile’s life is coming undone, while Paulina gets the confirmation she needs to get her life back.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Episode 249
Angelina realises the net may be closing in, while a new Hlophe family member walks on water.
Friday 12 June 2026
Episode 250
Paulina gives Angelina and the Mokoenas an ultimatum. Lindiwe comes face to face with the past.
Monday 15 June 2026
Episode 251
The chickens are coming home to roost for Andile, while a loving man learns of his fiancée's dark past.
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Episode 252
Bukhosi poses a threat to his son's happily ever after. Paulina stumbles upon something that could help her cause just as she's about to give up.
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Episode 253
The Mokoena fiasco escalates, and Hlophe is incensed when one of his sons stands up to him.
Thursday 18 June 2026
Episode 254
Paulina comes up with a bold plan to prove her point. The Dikanas get a surprise guest while they’re celebrating.
Friday 19 June 2026
Episode 255
What is supposed to be a happy day for some sends everyone’s world into a tailspin. Angelina is shocked when something precious to her goes missing.
Monday 22 June 2026
Episode 256
Things get complicated for familiar fugitives, while Zolani is on the prowl.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Episode 257
Angelina spirals while the Hlophes choose themselves over everything.
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Episode 258
Lindiwe is in a dark place. Bukhosi plots another crime.
Thursday 25 June 2026
Episode 259
Lindiwe finds religion. The Mokoenas and Paulina inch closer to what they both want. Khwezi realises there's no avoiding her past.
Friday 26 June 2026
Episode 260
Season 5 finale!
The Hlophes struggle with Khwezi's news, and Paulina decides to go after what's hers. The River season five comes to an end in this pulsating and bloody finale.
Season 6 starts immediately after, on Monday 29 June 2026 at 20h00.
You'll find teasers for it here:
The River 6 Teasers - June 2026
The River 5 airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.