Welcome to the world of Gqeberha: The Empire, a South African soap opera that has been captivating audiences since 2022. The show is set in the bustling city of Gqeberha and follows the lives of the Mxenge family as they navigate the ups and downs of running a business empire. As we set off on our trip through the episodes that will air on Monday, January 15, 2024, through Wednesday, January 31, 2024, get ready for an emotional rollercoaster filled with decisions that determine our fates and the ongoing conflict between redemption and the ghosts of historical events.
Monday, January 15, 2024; Episode 1 (261)
Thulani wishes to make amends by telling the police the truth about his previous transgressions. Zimkhitha is unsure of how to handle Hlumelo, who is on the verge of death.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024; Episode 2 (262)
Hlumelo faces a decision. Thulani is difficult to persuade to leave sleeping dogs lie by Nobomi and Anathi. When Funeka learns who Msimelelo’s love kid is, she is devastated.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024; Episode 3 (263)
Zimkhitha’s meal ticket eventually wakes up. The disdain Msimelelo has for Ntando breaks his heart. Lulama and Vuyokazi reach New Brighton.
Thursday, January 18, 2024; Episode 4 (264)
Hlumelo tries to play the family like a child, but will his Mr. Nice Guy strategies succeed? Matilda is influenced by Lulama. Funeka is not going to be rational.
Friday, January 19, 2024; Episode (265)
Thulani is persuaded to sign everything over to Hlumelo. Msimelelo is unable to win Funeka’s forgiveness. Thulani decides against assisting Detective Khawuta.
Monday, January 22, 2024; Episode 6 (266)
Funeka gives Msimelelo the quiet treatment, which makes it difficult for him to mend his marriage. Nobomi is enraged that Hlumelo let Zimkhitha inside her mother’s house, and she’s resolved to ruin the purification ceremony.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024; Episode 7 (267)
Funeka and Msimelelo are about to call it quits. Lulama is committed to returning to school and completing her degree. Her mother doesn’t think she’s serious when she begs Stokkie to assist her.
Wedesday, January. 24, 2024; Episode 8 (268)
Hlumelo is arrested by Detective Khawuta for attempting to bribe him. Msimelelo can’t leave Ntando because of his guilt. Lulama uses guilt to make Stokkie do whatever it takes to help her.
Thursday, January 25, 2024; Episoder 9 (269)
Funeka’s home isn’t peaceful, so Nontle makes the decision to take action to ease her mother’s stress. As the two law enforcement officers kiss for the first time, their chemistry gets too strong.
Friday, January 26, 2024; Episode 10 (270)
Hlumelo discovers that he is holding a dead body. Funeka requests a meeting with the long-term mistress of Msimelelo. Lulama informs Stokkie that she has little time left to sign up for classes.
Monday, January 29, 2024; Episode 11 (271)
Vuyokazi believes that Khawuta’s disappearance was caused in part by the Mxenges. Msimelelo’s issues keep coming up. Zimkhitha attempts to discover ways to keep herself out of jail.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024; Episode 12 (272)
Vuyokazi is fighting for Khawuta’s justice, while Msimelelo is trying to get Ntando’s attention. For the time being, Hlumelo is able to keep Zimkhitha and Ntando out of jail.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024; Episode 13 (273)
Zimkhitha makes an unsatisfactory attempt to integrate herself into Hlumelo’s life. Khawuta is mourned by Vuyokazi. Msimelelo continues to get criticism from all directions.
Gqeberha: The Empire premiere episodes air on Mzansi Magic at 21:00 Monday through Friday.