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.
Thursday 1 August 2024
Episode 144
A Blast from the past
Thulani and Nobomi want to reach a compromise with the disgruntled hotel staff. Will they accept the offer? Things are awkward between Ntando and Nontle as they have to accept that they are now siblings.
Friday 2 August 2024
Episode 145
Buyel’ekhaya
Thulani has to balance his values with his business sense. A tug of war between the Mxenges and Makwetus begins.
Monday 5 August 2024
Episode 146
Trials and tribulations
Thulani grapples with a suggestion that goes against his morals. Ntando and Msimelelo vow to fight for what they want. Nozuko feels all alone in the world.
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Episode 147
The power couple
Nozuko’s life comes crashing down when she realises the state of her life with Hlumelo rotting in jail. Msimelelo and Ntando’s plans are crashed as everyone stands against them.
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Episode 148
The brilliant outsider
Ntando’s worst dream gets a little bit real. Zimkhitha remains rooted in her refusal to support the ancestral ceremony
Thursday 8 August 2024
Episode 149
Against all odds
Zimkhitha scares Ntando with his biggest fear to make him let go of the ancestor ceremony. Lulama becomes a real ride-or-die. Msimelelo is determined to do what he feels is suitable, with or without everyone’s support.
Friday 9 August 2024
Episode 150
Rifts and schemes
Nozuko’s kitchen hustle sparks into a booming business, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Msimelelo shakes things up with his offbeat rituals, sending ripples of drama through the family.
Monday 12 August 2024
Episode 151
Calling a truce
Ntando proposes a future that makes everyone feel heard. Hlumelo tries to put Thulani in his place. Nozuko’s grassroots history wins her new fans.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Episode 152
The conflicted pimp
Thulani finds himself conflicted when his success renders a few illegal dealings. Nontle finds herself unable to come to terms with her new age.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Episode 153
A call to honour
Thulani rejects Mxolisi’s offer but he is not one to give up easily. Nontle, Nomaflower and Matilda are dismayed when they discover that they are old stock in the dating game.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Episode 154
The return of the king
A surprise walks through Nozuko’s door. Vuyokazi’s victory is short-lived. Nontle’s hopes and dreams for her future seem almost impossible.
Friday 16 August 2024
Episode 155
Disappointment, the order of the day
Nontle’s birthday is met with challenges. Hlumelo and Thulani Butt heads. Hlumelo needs to tie up the Xolani situation once and for all.
Monday 19 August 2024
Episode 156
Talking blankets
Back at the helm, Hlumelo wants to make sure that everyone is on board with how the hotel will make money. Nontle tries to do something about her love-life and it backfires.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Episode 157
Damage Control
Hlumelo sets out to rectify Thulani’s mess. He asks Stokkie to organise the girls for his client. Vuyokazi is running out of time to convince Xolani to turn state witness.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Episode 158
Business is booming
A wind blows into Nontle’s life and begins to sweep her off her feet. Stokkie puts Xolani’s life at risk. Nozuko aims to make it up to Hlumelo.
Thursday 22 August 2024
Episode 159
Nose candy
Hlumelo’s illegal dealings get even better when he gets more illegal requests. Nontle gets caught up in a cocktail of emotions when a guy shows interest in her.
Friday 23 August 2024
Episode 160
Hotel or brothel?
Vuyokazi receives unexpected news. Hlumelo’s long-awaited guest arrives. The stock is ready for him. Sonwabile and Nontle connect.
Monday 26 August 2024
Episode 161
Trust
Nobomi makes accusations about ethical practices and a disturbing revelation sends shockwaves through The Mxenge Towers. Will Sonwabile be Nontle’s Knight in shining armour or just another jerk?
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Episode 162
When love calls
A new love seems to blossom unexpectedly for Nontle. Zimkhitha manages to put out a fire but leaves Ntando questioning his loyalty to her in the process.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Episode 163
Law and Order
Vuyokazi’s hard loss comes with an unexpected win. Nontle falls harder and harder for her new man while her family’s reservations about him grow.
Thursday 29 August 2024
Episode 164
Snitches
Thulani takes a bold move towards protecting his father’s legacy. Vuyokazi’s suspension stands in her way of finally nailing her case. Nontle goes the extra mile for the love of her life.
Friday 30 August 2024
Episode 165
Lovers and Allies
Hlumelo is on cloud nine after he manages to throw the police off his scent, thanks to Stokkie’s help. However, Stokkie’s guilty conscience starts gnawing at him. Nontle is smitten when Sonwabile wants her to meet the other woman in his life.
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