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.
Monday 3 August 2026
Episode 26
Bangizwe hides a burning secret. Nomafu's new friend costs her on every front, and Cobra finds a new direction in life.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Episode 27
Cobra is forced to choose between his family and his happiness. Nomafu realises she has bitten off more than she can chew.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Episode 28
Cobra leaps into another project, leaving his family shocked. Flora fiercely defends Lindiwe’s honour.
Thursday 6 August 2026
Episode 29
Nomafu tries her best to get rid of a pest. Cobra prepares to launch his new passion.
Friday 7 August 2026
Episode 30
Old relatives begin to burn up in the Dikana mansion, while an old flame continues to play mind games with Nomafu.
Monday 10 August 2026
Episode 31
Cobra is riding high, while Nomafu considers escalating pressure to take care of someone that’s been bothering her.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
Episode 32
Cobra eventually wins Angelina’s support, but there’s another hurdle around the corner. Nomafu realises that her celebration was premature when she gets a message that shakes her world.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Episode 33
Cobra is confronted with the consequences of his actions. Andile’s naivety leads him to make irrational decisions.
Thursday 13 August 2026
Episode 34
Nomafu’s complication goes from messy to bloody, and Andile learns of Dambisa’s lies. Dimpho fights to keep Cobra’s dream alive.
Friday 14 August 2026
Episode 35
Nomafu is free of Siphiwe but for how long? Andile accepts his aunt for who she is, but will Bangizwe accept members of his family?
Monday 17 August 2026
Episode 36
The noose tightens around Nomafu, while Andile connects with an unlikely stranger.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Episode 37
Nomafu’s one night of pleasure has her facing a lifetime's worth of problems, and Lindiwe struggles to bring father and son together. The Mokoenas usher in a new chapter.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Episode 38
Nomafu tries to distance herself from the mess she has made. Lindiwe makes a surprising decision about Ndumiso. Cobra has a surprise visitor.
Thursday 20 August 2026
Episode 39
Nomafu fails to pull herself out of her burning hole, while Kedibone decides to play referee in the Mokoena household.
Friday 21 August 2026
Episode 40
Nomafu’s hope is restored when an unlikely saviour pops up in her life. Cobra’s party reaches new heights, while Bangizwe wishes he was wrong.
Monday 24 August 2026
Episode 41
Competition is the name of the game in Refilwe. Nomafu enlists Veronica’s help, and Ndumiso causes big headaches for his father.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Episode 42
Angelina is desperate to mend things with Cobra. Ndumiso lands himself in some trouble.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Episode 43
Lindiwe isn’t ready for what she finds when she returns to Khanyisa, while Kedibone goes on an interesting ride.
Thursday 27 August 2026
Episode 44
Lindiwe is determined to find the people who are double-crossing her, while the Hlophes are convinced that they are safe. Veronica is conflicted about the recent discovery.
Friday 28 August 2026
Episode 45
Lindiwe pulls a fast one on the Hlophes, and Veronica is living her best life.
Monday 31 August 2026
Episode 46
Veronica realises she's playing with fire. Charlie realises that with the friends he’s got, he doesn’t need enemies.
The River 5 airs on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.