This is what’s coming up on Gqeberha: The Empire this month.
Gqeberha: The Empire’s star-studded cast includes Zikhona Sodlaka (The Wife, Blood Psalms); Zandile Msutwana (Grootboom & Sons, The Queen); Mbulelo Grootboom (Wounds, Suidooster); Kay Bikitsha (The Queen); Phila Madlingozi (Isikizi, The Queen); Anele Matoti (Recipes for Love and Murder, Wounds); and Akhenime Mfenyana.
A stylish telenovela set in the Friendly City, Gqeberha: The Empire is about a man who seemingly has it all: family, love, money, power, glory and respect.
Luzuko Mxenge (played by Grootboom) is a successful businessman who is husband to three very different, very strong wives: Bulelwa (played by Sodlaka), Zimkhita (played byLuzuko Mxenge and Nozuko (played by Bikitsha). What more could he want? Another wife, for starters.
Gqeberha: The Empire airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Episode 78
A web of complications
Nomaflower is forced to bury her love for Ntando. Msimelelo feels betrayed by his children. Stokkie has a solid support system.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Episode 79
Husband vs wife
Lulama reaches out to Thulani to help his best friend, but Thulani doesn’t want to get involved. Gubevu wants Funeka to pay back what she owes the Makwetus.
Friday 3 May 2024
Episode 80
Cinderella goes to opera
Ntando heads to the opera but who will be on his arm for the night? Stokkie says his final goodbyes. Mzukisi and Gubevu find themselves in an unexpected alliance.
Monday 6 May 2024
Episode 81
I’m not a killer
Things are looking bleaker for Stokkie. Ntando confesses to Nomaflower that he is falling in love with her. On the other hand, Msimelelo and Funeka cannot agree on anything.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Episode 82
Playboys
Msimelelo and Gubevu are determined to make things difficult for Funeka and her new man. Ntando is really falling for Nomaflower and he’s doing something about it.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Episode 83
Price of freedom
Stokkie’s life hangs in the balance, with all the evidence decked against him. Msimelelo throws Funeka a curve ball and makes her want to clean him out. Ntando can’t believe his luck and will do anything to hold on to it.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Episode 84
Clouded by revenge
Stokkie gets an unexpected visitor that has him questioning just who is responsible for putting him there. Msimelelo and Funeka’s desires for instant revenge have them blind to the possible consequences.
Friday 10 May 2024
Episode 85
Who’s fooling who?
Funeka gets shocked in the middle of her argument with Msimelelo. Ntando and Nomaflower’s official first date is eventful. Hlumelo keeps coming back for more at Yoliswa’s request.
Monday 13 May 2024
Episode 86
The future is uncertain
Hlumelo abandons the mission to help Stokkie. Yoliswa has him wrapped around her finger. Msimelelo faces his worst fear.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Episode 87
Don’t mess with mine
Nozuko’s claws are out as she marks her territory. Funeka wakes up but is worried by the absence of a familiar face. Nomaflower and Ntando continue to draw closer together, which raises Zimkhitha’s eyebrows.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Episode 88
Black window
Nozuko is not one bit remorseful when the cops come to arrest her for assault .Yoliswa has her eyes on her next victim, Hlumelo. Msimelelo is left dismayed when his ex-wife wants nothing to do with him and blames him for the situation she’s in.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Episode 89
Bedroom politcs
Yoliswa works her way into Hlumelo’s life and makes a lucrative investment into the Mxenge Towers. Nomaflower defends her man to everyone, but Ntando proves everyone right that he is a dog.
Friday 17 May 2024
Episode 90
Handcuffed
Ntando’s past ways catch up with him. Yoliswa’s fate turns for the worse when she gets betrayed by her next victim.
Monday 20 May 2024
Episode 91
All the missing pieces of the puzzle
The Makwethu family takes a first step forward. Nomaflower has a mind over heart dilemma with Ntando’s name on it.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Episode 92
Cat fight
Nozuko and Nobomi battle over who will be the queen of the Mxenges. Msimelelo’s efforts go unseen. Lulama’s secret comes back to haunt her.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Episode 93
Pretender to the throne
The battle between Nozuko and Nobomi reaches boiling point. Funeka struggles to adjust to her new life. Anda demands R80k from Lulama within 72 hours.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Episode 94
A new Queen on the throne
Lulama’s plans to run away are halted. Nozuko’s plans for the family house makes her an enemy in Nobomi and Thulani’s eyes.
Friday 24 May 2024
Episode 95
Wolf In sheep’s skin
Nobomi makes a bold statement about Nozuko touching Bulelwa’s things. Anda burrows himself further into Lulama’s life. Funeka’s pain and sadness leads her to isolate herself.
Monday 27 May 2024
Episode 96
Desperate Measures
It’s Hlumelo and Nozuko versus Thulani and Nobomi. Who will win the right to Bulelwa’s house? Nontle is weary of Funeka’s antics and expects help from Sivuyile. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Will Lulama get Anda off her back?.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Episode 97
I – wishy wishy
Lulama is shaken when a letter arrives at her home. As Nozuko moves on with her renovation plans, Nobomi questions where exactly the funds are coming from. The Makwetus are concerned about Funeka’s broken spirit.
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Episode 98
Nothing to hide
Hlumelo isn’t happy that his integrity is being questioned by Nobomi and Thulani. The Makwetus are all having a hard time dealing with Funeka’s situation. Anda threatens to expose Lulama.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Episode 99
Homeowners
Thulani and Nobomi take on Hlumelo and Nozuko. Lulama visits the love of her life, hoping he’ll stop her from getting married. Msimelelo manages to get through to Funeka.
Friday 31 May 2024
Episode 100
Turning tables
There might be hope for the Makwetus after all. Thulani and Nobomi go to extreme measures to deal with a thorn in their side. Stokkie suspects not all is rosy between Lulama and Anda.
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