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Kwa Baba

2026 1 seasons 88 episodes ★ 0.0 Returning Series

Kwa Baba is a South African telenovela rooted in themes around tradition and passion which follows the story of how far one son is willing to go when love is tested by family expectations, traditions and dealing with the weight of the past. Set in Msawawa, Diepkloof Ext, the story follows a first born son who must step into leadership, confront his past and honour the legacy left by his father. As he learns to love, build a family and lead with courage, he must also take on his role as Inkosana. At the centre of the story is Zwelakhe Mkhize, a young, driven businessman who is on the brink of success and ready to settle down with his chosen woman, Bahumi Motaung. However, he quickly discovers that before taking that next step, he must deal with a past traditional obligation tied to his late father's unpaid debt.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

88 episodes · 2026-06-01

E1

1. Uyoncengwa Unina

2026-06-01 · 23 min · ★ —

The Mkhizes gather to thank their ancestors, but a bitter uncle ignites a war over family legacy. A young woman's birthday turns from joy to heartbreak.

E2

2. Inhliziyo Ayiphakelwa

2026-06-02 · 23 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe stakes his claim on Bahumi's heart, while Khethiwe faces her mother-in-law's judgemt, and Dumisani sets his heir straight

E3

3. With this Stick, I Thee Wed

2026-06-03 · 22 min · ★ —

Dumisani reveals his evil plan to Mhlaba, Zwelakhe's speech to Solomon bears great fruit, and Khethiwe is forced to do something sje doesn't want to do.

E4

4. The Silver Lining

2026-06-04 · 24 min · ★ —

Bahumi charms her future mother-in-law, while Zwelakhe is surprised when Mhlaba changes his stance. Zwelakhe confronts Musa over his behavior as Dumisani starts digging for family dirt.

E5

5. Ngenisa Umakoti, Endlini

2026-06-05 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe eagerly anticipates welcoming his bride, Bahumi asks her elders to go easy on the Mkhize delegation, and broken lovers reconcile.

E6

6. Amasiko Wok'nuka

2026-06-08 · 23 min · ★ —

A heated feud within the Mbokazi family erupts, bringing the lobola negotiations to a sudden and humiliating halt.

E7

7. Izenzo Zabazali

2026-06-09 · 23 min · ★ —

A hurt Bahumi draws a hard boundary that sends Zwelakhe scrambling to save their future. Dumisani tightens his control on the business while MaMbokazi intervenes.

E8

8. Hold The Knife By The Sharp End

2026-06-10 · 25 min · ★ —

MaMbokazi's master plan backfires unexpectedly. Zwelakhe pulls out all the stops to salvage his relationship with Bahumi while Mandla gets lucky.

E9

9. Over My Dead Body

2026-06-11 · 25 min · ★ —

MaMbokazi's confrontation forces Bangizwe to question long-held assumptions. A health scare brings two lovers back together as Dumisani and Zandile's takeover plot fails.

E10

10. Umthandazo Oyingozi

2026-06-12 · 24 min · ★ —

Bahumi makes a heartbreaking decision regarding her relationship. MaMbokazi seeks peace with her brother, and Musa's gathering is ruined by uninvited guests.

E11

11. The Poisoned Chalice

2026-06-15 · 24 min · ★ —

Lobola negotiations begin, but Dumisani has a surprise brewing. Solomon and Bahumi rebuild trust despite rising conflict, while Khethiwe is taught how to kotiza.

E12

12. Your People Are Looking For You

2026-06-16 · 25 min · ★ —

A bride settles into her husband's home through ancient rituals. Zwelakhe is thrown by a healer's warnings, and a pregnant girl demands to become a makoti.

E13

13. Return Back To Sender

2026-06-17 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe tries to decipher ancestral messages while his bond with Bahumi grows stronger. Musa and Khethiwe continue keeping secrets from the family.

E14

14. The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants

2026-06-18 · 24 min · ★ —

Bahumi prepares to tell her parents about Zwelakhe, but ukubikwa hurdles emerge. Musa gets cornered by MaPaseka and desperately needs an ally.

E15

15. Isicholo

2026-06-19 · 22 min · ★ —

Bahumi fights to be with Zwelakhe while Mhlaba works in the shadows to build an empire within an empire. Musa sets his sights on securing his lineage.

E16

16. Cold Family Vs Warm Chest

2026-06-22 · 24 min · ★ —

Bahumi falls out with her family and turns to Zwelakhe for support. Dumisani's household is thrown into turmoil, and Khethiwe's secret risks exposure.

E17

17. Deal With Your House

2026-06-23 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe uncovers betrayal close to home. Mxolisi devises a rescue plan to shield Khethiwe from public embarrassment.

E18

18. It Belongs Here

2026-06-24 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe's milestone day is disrupted when Dumisani makes a aggressive move for control, escalating tensions between both families.

E19

19. Papa Will Be Strong

2026-06-25 · 23 min · ★ —

Bahumi makes a difficult decision involving her father. Mhlaba manipulates Zwelakhe, and Khethiwe is caught off guard by a surprise.

E20

20. Get Off Your High Horse

2026-06-26 · 24 min · ★ —

Dumisani arrives at the Motaung home ready to reveal everything. Emotional confessions bring a sense of relief to MaMbokazi and Zandile.

E21

21. Destiny Unfulfilled

2026-06-29 · 25 min · ★ —

Hope flickers briefly between Bahumi and Zwelakhe, Nhlanhla wrestles with his father's anger, and Khethiwe puts Mxolisi in a difficult spot.

E22

22. A House Divided

2026-06-30 · 24 min · ★ —

Bahumi's heartbreak ripples through the Motaung family, Dumisani's company schemes backfire, and Mxolisi clashes with Khethiwe.

E23

23. Unbreak My Heart

2026-07-01 · 23 min · ★ —

Bahumi considers leaving home after her heartbreak, Mapaseka confronts Musa at his gate, and Mhlaba accepts a risky delivery.

E24

24. Rolling Hills and Rolling Stones

2026-07-02 · 25 min · ★ —

A getaway tests Zwelakhe and Bahumi's restraint, while Musa is forced to address Mapaseka's pregnancy under MaMbokazi's roof.

E25

25. Whose Baby Is It Anyway

2026-07-03 · 25 min · ★ —

Bahumi succumbs to Zwelakhe's charm, Mhlaba hides his side hustle, and Musa's plan to push Mapaseka out fails.

E26

26. No Such Thing As Secrets

2026-07-06 · 30 min · ★ —

Bahumi gets caught lying about her trip, Mhlaba's web of lies tightens, and MaMbokazi warmly receives Mapaseka.

E27

27. Reality Check

2026-07-07 · 23 min · ★ —

Bahumi's relationship with Zwelakhe creates a rift with her parents, and Zwelakhe takes action against Musa's recklessness.

E28

28. A Father's Love

2026-07-08 · 22 min · ★ —

Solomon makes a firm stance on Bahumi's romance, while Charlie makes Mhlaba a dangerous, lucrative offer.

E29

29. What's Done In The Dark

2026-07-09 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe and Bahumi secure a new lobola date while Tsholofelo's secret job creates suspicion.

E30

30. You'll Regret This

2026-07-10 · 25 min · ★ —

A shocking discovery leaves Zwelakhe shaken, Tsholofelo's double life unravels, and Musa spirals out of control.

E31

31. Mamazala

2026-07-13 · 25 min · ★ —

Aunt Senzeni draws a line in the sand, forcing MaMbokazi to confront the consequences of her past behavior. Nelisiwe reaches her breaking point and fiercely confronts Zandile over her hypocrisy, while Bahumi focuses on helping Tsholofelo pursue new opportunities.

E32

32. Battle lines are drawn

2026-07-14 · 23 min · ★ —

An attempt by Aunt Senzeni and Zwelakhe to unite the family ends up scattering them further. Dumisani corners Nhlanhla with tough questions, Solomon puts a stop to Tsholofelo and Bahumi's party plans, and Khethiwe puts MaKhumalo in her place.

E33

33. Stupid dog!

2026-07-15 · 23 min · ★ —

The Mkhize family unravels as Solomon makes a devastating discovery about his wife's past. Zwelakhe fights to keep everything together, but a horrific accident threatens to bring his world crashing down.

E34

34. Kuningi! Kunzima!

2026-07-16 · 22 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe reels after Radebe's accident deals a severe blow to the family business. Dumisani celebrates the setback, MaMbokazi suspects foul play, and Tsholofelo makes an unusual request that leaves Solomon speechless.

E35

35. Jog my memory!

2026-07-17 · 22 min · ★ —

Bahumi helps ease Zwelakhe's stress, leading him to realize that solving his issues requires stepping into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Musa impresses Tsholofelo with his skills, but his poor treatment of women threatens to ruin the opportunity.

E36

36. Turn around

2026-07-20 · 30 min · ★ —

Bahumi is left deeply unsettled after a confrontation with Mandla. Zwelakhe asks Mhlaba for a difficult favor, and Nobuntu's sudden arrival completely throws off Musa's plans.

E37

37. The Contract

2026-07-21 · 23 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe discovers a potential solution to his business troubles, but Dumisani prepares a move to sabotage it. Zwelakhe sets firm boundaries with Mandla, while MaMbokazi grows increasingly worried about Musa's behavior toward Khanya.

E38

38. Ubizelwa Ekhaya

2026-07-22 · 24 min · ★ —

Following an ancestral calling, Zwelakhe embarks on a personal journey that challenges everything he believed about himself. Dumisani asserts his authority over Nelisiwe and Mhlaba, and the Motaungs make a disturbing discovery about Mandla.

E39

39. Utatakho

2026-07-23 · 24 min · ★ —

Driven by unanswered questions, Zwelakhe pushes himself to the limit searching for the truth about his identity. Meanwhile, Tsholofelo's milestone celebration is shadowed by hidden family tensions, and Mhlaba and Nelisiwe face a tough choice.

E40

40. You'll regret this!

2026-07-24 · 22 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe deepens his quest into his past. Tsholofelo's 21st birthday celebration begins joyfully but spirals into public embarrassment, while Musa and Nhlanhla's reckless actions bring fresh trouble home.

E41

41. Unanchored

2026-07-27 · 22 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe digs for answers in his mother’s past. Bahumi encourages her father to remember who he is in the face of all adversity. Mhlaba and Dumisani have a heart to heart away from their bickering wives.

E42

42. Blood

2026-07-28 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe tricks Musa and Khethiwe into doing a DNA test. Solomon takes matters into his own hands regarding Mandla and his daughter. Zandile resorts to underhanded tactics to tame Nelisiwe.

E43

43. A Bull Or Nothing

2026-07-29 · 24 min · ★ —

Musa blindsides Zwelakhe with an unforeseen court summons, turning his world upside down. The Zulu family lays down their demands to the Mkhizes. Khethiwe offers Nelisiwe some hard-earned wisdom.

E44

44. Amabele Enyoka

2026-07-30 · 25 min · ★ —

As Zwelakhe wrestles against a life-altering truth, Bahumi is by his side affirming him. Musa’s anger pushes the brotherhood to a breaking point. Dumisani makes his stand and restores order to his household.

E45

45. The Motaung Roots

2026-07-31 · 24 min · ★ —

The family tension peaks as Zwelakhe’s biological roots are directly questioned within the Motaung household. Mathata a Motaung makes an unexpected entrance that disrupts the family dynamics. Meanwhile, Mamotaung and Zwelakhe share a highly charged exchange. Mandla becomes deeply involved in the situation, forcing Zweli to confront him head-on. [

E46

46. Toxic parents

2026-08-03 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe finally confronts his deceiver. Mhlaba chooses his family and puts Dumisani in his place. Thailand comes to Naturena.

E47

47. Who’s My Daddy?

2026-08-04 · 22 min · ★ —

A mother’s devastating secret rips through the family, forcing one man to question everything he thought he knew about himself. An ageing patriarch stubbornly clings to what he believes and a rebellious daughter leaves her terrified parents scrambling for answers.

E48

48. Naked Truths

2026-08-05 · 22 min · ★ —

Mxolisi makes a huge mistake, Mhlaba surprises Zwelakhe with a generous offer and Solomon won’t stop worrying about Tsholo.

E49

49. Khethowake’s Son Is Solomon’s

2026-08-06 · 24 min · ★ —

As Zwelakhe’s devastating paternity secret begins tearing through the Mkhize family, Dumisani uncovers Zwe and Mhlaba’s new business deal, The Motaungs try to survive Tsholofelo’s rebellion and focus on the upcoming lobola celebrations.

E50

50. Truth Or Dare

2026-08-07 · 23 min · ★ —

MaKhumalo lets something slip, exposing a long-buried secret. Distressed MaMbokazi leaves for KZN and Mhlaba stands up to Dumisani.

E51

51. Khabazela

2026-08-10 · 24 min · ★ —

As Zwelakhe’s confidence returns, Dumisani quietly prepares to destroy him with the paternity secret. MaMbokazi pleads with Khethowakhe from the grave, while MaKhumalo’s guilt threatens to expose her.

E52

52. Cat Got Your Tongue

2026-08-11 · 24 min · ★ —

Khethiwe shocks MaMbokazi with what she knows. Mhlaba finally tells his father the truth, and Tsholofelo realizes just how deeply she hurt her father.

E53

53. Mambokazi’s Bastard

2026-08-12 · 24 min · ★ —

As Zwelakhe and Bahumi dream of their future together, Dumisani makes a move that could destroy the lobola before it even begins.

E54

54. Amandwendwe

2026-08-13 · 22 min · ★ —

Dumisani puts his evil plan into motion. MaMbokazi stands in the gap for Zwelakhe, and Solomon reveals a truth to Dumisani that could knock him over with a feather.

E55

55. Will All The Mkhizes Please Stand Up

2026-08-14 · 24 min · ★ —

KwaMavovo celebrates the day of lobola until Dumisani exposes Zwelakhe. At the Motaung house, Bahumi glows with hope, oblivious to the storm tearing through the Mkhizes. And a brotherhood is torn apart.

E56

56. Devil In Saint Clothing

2026-08-17 · 25 min · ★ —

Bahumi’s love pulls Zwelakhe back from the edge and his closest allies rally behind him. A beautiful dinner at the Motaungs turns into a harrowing nightmare as MaMbokazi tries to cover a truth that has already been exposed.

E57

57. You’ve Found A Father In Me

2026-08-18 · 23 min · ★ —

MaKhumalo finds herself in hot water over her gossip-mongering. Solomon steps up as a father figure when it matters most, and Musa rises to claim his place as inkosana in the Mkhize home.

E58

58. It Is Done

2026-08-19 · 24 min · ★ —

Will Dumisani succeed in cutting Zwelakhe off from the Mkhize ancestors? As the Motaung’s choose to stand by Zwelakhe, MaKhumalo’s betrayal threatens to cost her a home and Musa returns to KwaMavovo ready to claim what is his.

E59

59. Expropriation

2026-08-20 · 24 min · ★ —

The Mkhize’s experience the wrath of inkosana. MaKhumalo tries to repair the damage caused to her relationship with Mxolisi and Khethiwe. Zandile exposes the sins of a prayer woman to the Reverend.

E60

60. Leave My Company

2026-08-21 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe’s place in the Mkhize legacy comes under direct attack. A guilt-ridden MaMbokazi finally confronts the burden of her past and MaKhumalo takes a big step towards rebuilding the relationships she fractured.

E61

61. Mhlaba For Ceo

2026-08-24 · 24 min · ★ —

A ruthless takeover leaves Zwelakhe stripped of everything he helped build, forcing him to walk away from the life he once knew. MaMbokazi’s public fall from grace leaves her isolated and humiliated, but the fight is far from over.

E62

62. Whose Company Is It Anyway?

2026-08-25 · 30 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe asks Mhlaba for a big favour. Dumisani threatens MaMbokazi and Bahumi comes up with a plan to cheer up Solomon from his fear of retirement.

E63

63. The Rightful Mphathi

2026-08-26 · 23 min · ★ —

Mhlaba shocks Nelisiwe by quitting his job and returning to Mkhize Logistics. As Musa enjoys the rewards of siding with Dumisani, MaMbokazi refuses to tolerate his new-found privileges. Bahumi offers Zwelakhe a chance to escape the family drama and find some much-needed peace.

E64

64. Blood

2026-08-27 · 22 min · ★ —

MaMbokazi enlists Aunt Senzeni’s help in dealing with Dumisani. Mhlaba's unilateral decision leaves Nelisiwe reeling, and Musa’s demand shocks Zwelakhe to the core.

E65

65. Umuzi Ka Baba

2026-08-28 · 22 min · ★ —

MaMbokazi finally snaps when Musa’s inkosana reign of terror crosses the point of no return. Solomon is honored for the legacy he built at the school. Dumisani makes an offer Nelisiwe cannot refuse.

E66

66. Keep Your Ancestors

2026-08-31 · 24 min · ★ —

Dumisani announces himself as the new inkosana to the living and ancestral Mkhizes. MaMbokazi exhausts all options to find Zwelakhe. Solomon struggles with denial that he is no longer the principal.

E67

67. Ultimate sacrifice

2026-09-01 · 23 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe’s heartbreak forces him to ask Bahumi difficult questions, while Dumisani’s victory begins to disturb his own house. Solomon is put in his place for living in his past.

E68

68. No Belonging

2026-09-02 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe makes a heartbreaking decision about Bahumi and Musa. Dumisani's attempt to throw MaMbokazi out of her home is brought to a dramatic halt. Meanwhile, Solomon's refusal to let go of the past lands him in serious trouble.

E69

69. Zwelakhe’s Pillar

2026-09-03 · 24 min · ★ —

Musa finally stands up for what’s right, Mhlaba shocks his father with his decision and Bahumi lights a fire under Zwelakhe’s ass.

E70

70. Thatha Lento Ayinabungozi

2026-09-04 · 24 min · ★ —

Just as Zwelakhe resolves to rebuild his life, another crushing blow wipes away the last traces of the world he once knew. Elsewhere, a bid for power drives Dumisani’s family further apart. The nightmare that is Solomon continues for the Motaung women.

E71

71. Two Bulls. One Kraal

2026-09-07 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe lays the foundation for his and Bahumi’s future. Mhlaba takes a stand against his father. Musa’s guilt over Zwelakhe’s car begins to eat at him

E72

72. When It Rains It Pours

2026-09-08 · 23 min · ★ —

As Dumisani turns on the very ancestors who have sustained him, Zwelakhe and Bahumi set off toward a promising new future, while Musa finally chooses a different path.

E73

73. Siyohlala Siyinyova

2026-09-09 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe and Bahumi bag their first victory and it looks like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, Dumisani gives Mhlaba an ultimatum that escalates their rivalry. Tsholofelo and Dinana fail to manipulate Solomon.

E74

74. Thina sobabili

2026-09-10 · 25 min · ★ 8.0

Dumisani’s war with Mhlaba reaches breaking point when Mhlaba goes behind his back. MaMbokazi warns Zwelakhe that he is turning away from his destiny, and Solomon learns that money makes everyone suddenly remember they have needs.

E75

75. Isalakutshelwa

2026-09-11 · 24 min · ★ —

A bitter feud between Dumisani and Mhlaba reaches dangerous new heights. MaMbokazi seeks divine intervention. Meanwhile, Zwelakhe refuses to be broken by his fall from grace.

E76

76. Breaking Point

2026-09-14 · 25 min · ★ —

Mhlaba reaches breaking point after Neli pays the price for his past. MaMbokazi humiliates Dumisani by ending the strike. A lifelong dream finally comes true for Dikeledi, and Bahumi is blindsided by a revelation that changes everything.

E77

77. The Aftermath

2026-09-15 · 24 min · ★ —

A moment of joy turns to torture for Bahumi. Mhlaba goes for the kill and shatters all hopes of peace in the Mkhize home, while Solomon gives Dikeledi a romantic surprise.

E78

78. Seven Weeks

2026-09-16 · 25 min · ★ —

At the Mkhize house, Dumisani and Mhlaba speak death over each other, leaving Zandile shattered. MaMbokazi finally gives Musa the words he has waited his whole life to hear. A silent reunion between Bahumi and Zwelakhe reminds them that even joy can arrive carrying fear.

E79

79. The Next Generation

2026-09-17 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe’s joy is overshadowed by the haunting realisation that his biological father’s ancestors will continue to bother him. Dumisani plots to strip Mkhize Logistics of its very identity, provoking MaMbokazi.

E80

80. You’re Fired

2026-09-18 · 23 min · ★ —

The battle for Mkhize Logistics reaches its most explosive chapter yet when MaMbokazi strips Dumisani of his power. Refusing to let another generation inherit a lifetime of lies, a Zwelakhe gives his mother one final chance to reveal the truth but when she refuses, he vows to uncover it himself.

E81

81. Secrets Uncovered

2026-09-21 · 25 min · ★ —

Aunt Sthe reveals uncomfortable truths to Zwelakhe about his mother. Dumisani’s bid to be reinstated as CEO backfires in his face, and the dad in Mxolisi gets ahead of himself when Khethiwe falls sick.

E82

82. Who Is My Mother?

2026-09-22 · 24 min · ★ —

As MaMbokazi prepares to reveal a devastating truth, Dumisani vows revenge and Mxolisi becomes convinced Khethiwe is pregnant.

E83

83. Ngiyagunga, Ngiyagomela!

2026-09-23 · 25 min · ★ —

MaMbokazi and Zwelakhe take their first tentative steps toward healing after a tumultuous period. Mhlaba sets out to prove he deserves a second chance, but family divisions continue to cast a shadow over his future.

E84

84. Now You Know

2026-09-24 · 24 min · ★ —

As old wounds between Zwelakhe and MaMbokazi begin to heal, new secrets come to light. Dumisani struggles with losing so much power, as his journey into independence fails to start. Mhlaba and Nelisiwe have a big marital problem to address.

E85

85. The Address

2026-09-25 · 24 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe now knows the identity of his real father, but the stakes have never been higher because the cost of the truth coming out is too high. Nelisiwe takes matters into her hands to solve Mhlaba’s little problem. The fracture in Mxolisi and Khethiwe’s marriage deepens.

E86

86. Failure To Launch

2026-09-28 · 22 min · ★ —

After months of searching, Zwelakhe finally comes face-to face with his father. Mhlaba tries to have a real heart-to-heart with Dumisani, but things take a turn for the worse. MaKhumalo escalates tensions in the Khumalo home.

E87

87. Rightful

2026-09-29 · 22 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe and MaMbokazi face a shocking demand. Khethiwe pushes Mxolisi too far, and Neli’s desperate plan is exposed

E88

88. Chicken Have Come Home To Roost

2026-09-30 · 25 min · ★ —

Zwelakhe’s father escalates Zwelakhe’s paternity to the elders. Zandile learns that Mhlaba and Nelisiwe’s marriage is hanging by a thread. The wound in Khethiwe and Mxolisi’s marriage keeps festering.

Cast

Vuyo Biyela

Zwelakhe Mkhize

Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom

Bahumi Motaung

Lindani Nkosi

Dumisani Mkhize

Sparky Xulu

Mhlaba Mkhize

Mpho J. Molepo

Solomon Motaung

Hlengiwe Madlala

Slindile "MaMbokazi" Mkhize

Nkanyiso Mzimela

Musa Mkhize

Kwanele Mthethwa

Khethiwe Mkhize-Khumalo

Phumzile Mlangeni

Zandile Mkhize

Ernest Ndhlovu

Bangizwe Mbokazi

Mpilo Khumalo

Mandla Hlatshwayo

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