Smoke and Mirrors 3 teasers for May 2025; the series centers on the test of loyalty and trust and how it shapes various relationships. Will there be changes, or will ties be broken? Let’s dive into what to expect in May.
Episode 14: Thursday 1 May 2025
At the cemetery, Thandiswa meets a surprising visitor and discovers they share more in common than she ever foresaw. Mpendulo returns drunk and refuses to accept Sakhile and Petunia’s assistance.
Episode 15: Friday 2 May 2025
Thandiswa stumbles upon Mpendulo’s secret diary, uncovering a plot that could change everything, pulling Sakhile into a web of conspiracy and danger.
Episode 16: Monday 5 May 2025
Thandiswa and Sakhile face Mpendulo about the notebook and suggest she visit a relative in Johannesburg. Mpendulo consents but later changes his mind and kidnaps Jaxon.
Episode 17: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Mpendulo keeps Jaxon hostage in the hotel. Martha believes he’s playing mind games but later fears when his PA nor his bodyguards can not reach him.
Episode 18: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Thandiswa and Sakhile are worried as they learn that Mpendulo never arrived in Johannesburg. Later, Phakathi queries Thandiswa about Mpendulo’s whereabouts.
Episode 19: Thursday 8 May 2025
Martha finds a wounded Jaxon, who later lays a charge against Mpendulo, swearing vengeance. Sakhile’s house is ransacked. Fanyana talks to Leroy and confesses his feelings for Kayise.
Episode 20: Friday 9 May 2025
Mpendulo is announced as a fugitive by Jaxon as he stresses that he manipulates the public by painting himself as a survivor. Pressure continues to mount for those connected to Mpendulo.
Episode 21: Monday 12 May 2025
Jaxon sacks Sakhile to punish him for the sins of his son. Virginia is disheartened with Thandiswa for delaying the reading of the Will. Mamiki’s new dietary and workout program almost causes her to lose consciousness.
Episode 22: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Sakhile and Thandiswa receive good information from Zwelethu. Virginia and Caesar’s family are surprised to learn that Jaxon owns the coal depot. Sakhile takes Jaxon to the CCMA.
Episode 23: Wednesday 14 May 2025
Jaxon’s quest for Mpendulo leads him to the Mozambican border. Philile and Mandla discover that Kayise lost her virginity. In contrast, Mamiki must determine if her exercise addiction is worth it.
Episode 24: Thursday 15 May 2025
Thandiswa and Sakhile are heartbroken when Mpendulo is apprehended before crossing the border to Mozambique. Philile guarantees Kayise that everything will be okay.
Episode 25: Friday 16 May 2025
Jaxon ridicules Mpendulo for failing to kill him. Thandiswa is focused on getting her son out of jail. Kayise accepts responsibility for sleeping with Mpendulo.
Episode 26: Monday 19 May 2025
Leroy and Mamiki are stunned when Thandiswa informs them that Mpendulo is jailed for attempted murder. Jaxon makes a call to the magistrate and stops Mpendulo’s bail application.
Episode 27: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Thandiswa pleaded with Jaxon to have Mpendulo released on bail to no avail. Even Phakathi can’t assist. Jaxon reveals his plan to have Mpendulo killed in prison.
Episode 28: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Mpendulo’s trial moves Thandiswa to bribe the Prosecutor to drop the charges. Tensions rise between Fanyana and Kayise after she discovers his swift move with Lihle.
Episode 29: Thursday 22 May 2025
Thandiswa and Sakhile have no option but to agree to the plea deal, but Mpendulo gets battered in his holding cell. Petunia attempts to shut down Sparky and the gents.
Episode 30: Friday 23 May 2025
Mpendulo survives an attempt on his life, and Sakhile makes an offer to Jaxon to get his son out of prison. Petunia is jealous that Sparky is staging her.
Episode 31: Monday 26 May 2025
Jaxon discards Sakhile’s offer as he has an endless solution. Thandiswa faces Jaxon concerning the attack on Mpendulo, but he makes her look mentally unsafe.
Episode 32: Tuesday 27 May 2025
Zwelethu meets a convict and attempts to get him to protect Mpendulo, only to learn that he’s the person who was hired to kill Mpendulo. Sparky and the gents hit the jackpot.
Episode 33: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Zwelethu fails to guarantee protection for Mpendulo. While, Mamiki strategies a heartfelt farewell for Sparky and celebrates Tim and Sipho’s success with a gathering.
Episode 34: Thursday 29 May 2025
Philile battles to keep her marriage unbroken as Lulu claws back into Mandla’s life. Sakhile plans to protect his son. Tim and Sipho throw a celebration in a VIP style.
Episode 35: Friday 30 May 2025
Petunia is nervous when Sakhile reveals his plans to bring Mpendulo out of police detention. Philile grabs Lulu, snooping in their bedroom, but Lulu lies.
Premiere episodes of Smoke & Mirrors air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.