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Kwa Baba

1 season·88 episodes·30 min avg.·South Africa

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.

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01
Uyoncengwa Unina
Uyoncengwa UninaUp next
Jun 1, 2026

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.

02
Inhliziyo Ayiphakelwa
Inhliziyo Ayiphakelwa
Jun 2, 2026

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

03
With this Stick, I Thee Wed
With this Stick, I Thee Wed
Jun 3, 2026

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.

04
The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining
Jun 4, 2026

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.

05
Ngenisa Umakoti, Endlini
Ngenisa Umakoti, Endlini
Jun 5, 2026

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

06
Amasiko Wok'nuka
Amasiko Wok'nuka
Jun 8, 2026

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

07
Izenzo Zabazali
Izenzo Zabazali
Jun 9, 2026

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.

08
Hold The Knife By The Sharp End
Hold The Knife By The Sharp End
Jun 10, 2026

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

09
Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
Jun 11, 2026

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.

10
Umthandazo Oyingozi
Umthandazo Oyingozi
Jun 12, 2026

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

11
The Poisoned Chalice
The Poisoned Chalice
Jun 15, 2026

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

12
Your People Are Looking For You
Your People Are Looking For You
Jun 16, 2026

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.

13
Return Back To Sender
Return Back To Sender
Jun 17, 2026

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

14
The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants
The Heart Wants What The Heart Wants
Jun 18, 2026

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

15
Isicholo
Isicholo
Jun 19, 2026

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.

16
Cold Family Vs Warm Chest
Cold Family Vs Warm Chest
Jun 22, 2026

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.

17
Deal With Your House
Deal With Your House
Jun 23, 2026

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

18
It Belongs Here
It Belongs Here
Jun 24, 2026

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

19
Papa Will Be Strong
Papa Will Be Strong
Jun 25, 2026

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

20
Get Off Your High Horse
Get Off Your High Horse
Jun 26, 2026

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

21
Destiny Unfulfilled
Destiny Unfulfilled
Jun 29, 2026

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

22
A House Divided
A House Divided
Jun 30, 2026

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

23
Unbreak My Heart
Unbreak My Heart
Jul 1, 2026

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

24
Rolling Hills and Rolling Stones
Rolling Hills and Rolling Stones
Jul 2, 2026

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

25
Whose Baby Is It Anyway
Whose Baby Is It Anyway
Jul 3, 2026

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

26
No Such Thing As Secrets
No Such Thing As Secrets
Jul 6, 2026

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

27
Reality Check
Reality Check
Jul 7, 2026

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

28
A Father's Love
A Father's Love
Jul 8, 2026

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

29
What's Done In The Dark
What's Done In The Dark
Jul 9, 2026

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

30
You'll Regret This
You'll Regret This
Jul 10, 2026

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

31
Mamazala
Mamazala
Jul 13, 2026

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.

32
Battle lines are drawn
Battle lines are drawn
Jul 14, 2026

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.

33
Stupid dog!
Stupid dog!
Jul 15, 2026

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.

34
Kuningi! Kunzima!
Kuningi! Kunzima!
Jul 16, 2026

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.

35
Jog my memory!
Jog my memory!
Jul 17, 2026

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.

36
Turn around
Turn around
Jul 20, 2026

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.

37
The Contract
The Contract
Jul 21, 2026

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.

38
Ubizelwa Ekhaya
Ubizelwa Ekhaya
Jul 22, 2026

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.

39
Utatakho
Utatakho
Jul 23, 2026

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.

40
You'll regret this!
You'll regret this!
Jul 24, 2026

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.

41
Unanchored
Unanchored
Jul 27, 2026

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.

42
Blood
Blood
Jul 28, 2026

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.

43
A Bull Or Nothing
A Bull Or Nothing
Jul 29, 2026

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.

44
Amabele Enyoka
Amabele Enyoka
Jul 30, 2026

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.

45
The Motaung Roots
The Motaung Roots
Jul 31, 2026

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. [

46
Toxic parents
Toxic parents
Aug 3, 2026

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

47
Who’s My Daddy?
Who’s My Daddy?
Aug 4, 2026

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.

48
Naked Truths
Naked Truths
Aug 5, 2026

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

49
Khethowake’s Son Is Solomon’s
Khethowake’s Son Is Solomon’s
Aug 6, 2026

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.

50
Truth Or Dare
Truth Or Dare
Aug 7, 2026

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

51
Khabazela
Khabazela
Aug 10, 2026

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.

52
Cat Got Your Tongue
Cat Got Your Tongue
Aug 11, 2026

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

53
Mambokazi’s Bastard
Mambokazi’s Bastard
Aug 12, 2026

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

54
Amandwendwe
Amandwendwe
Aug 13, 2026

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.

55
Will All The Mkhizes Please Stand Up
Will All The Mkhizes Please Stand Up
Aug 14, 2026

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.

56
Devil In Saint Clothing
Devil In Saint Clothing
Aug 17, 2026

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.

57
You’ve Found A Father In Me
You’ve Found A Father In Me
Aug 18, 2026

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.

58
It Is Done
It Is Done
Aug 19, 2026

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.

59
Expropriation
Expropriation
Aug 20, 2026

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.

60
Leave My Company
Leave My Company
Aug 21, 2026

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.

61
Mhlaba For Ceo
Mhlaba For Ceo
Aug 24, 2026

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.

62
Whose Company Is It Anyway?
Whose Company Is It Anyway?
Aug 25, 2026

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.

63
The Rightful Mphathi
The Rightful Mphathi
Aug 26, 2026

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.

64
Blood
Blood
Aug 27, 2026

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.

65
Umuzi Ka Baba
Umuzi Ka Baba
Aug 28, 2026

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.

66
Keep Your Ancestors
Keep Your Ancestors
Aug 31, 2026

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.

67
Ultimate sacrifice
Ultimate sacrifice
Sep 1, 2026

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.

68
No Belonging
No Belonging
Sep 2, 2026

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.

69
Zwelakhe’s Pillar
Zwelakhe’s Pillar
Sep 3, 2026

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

70
Thatha Lento Ayinabungozi
Thatha Lento Ayinabungozi
Sep 4, 2026

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.

71
Two Bulls. One Kraal
Two Bulls. One Kraal
Sep 7, 2026

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

72
When It Rains It Pours
When It Rains It Pours
Sep 8, 2026

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.

73
Siyohlala Siyinyova
Siyohlala Siyinyova
Sep 9, 2026

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.

74
Thina sobabili
Thina sobabili
Sep 10, 2026

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.

75
Isalakutshelwa
Isalakutshelwa
Sep 11, 2026

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.

76
Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Sep 14, 2026

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.

77
The Aftermath
The Aftermath
Sep 15, 2026

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.

78
Seven Weeks
Seven Weeks
Sep 16, 2026

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.

79
The Next Generation
The Next Generation
Sep 17, 2026

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.

80
You’re Fired
You’re Fired
Sep 18, 2026

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.

81
Secrets Uncovered
Secrets Uncovered
Sep 21, 2026

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.

82
Who Is My Mother?
Who Is My Mother?
Sep 22, 2026

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

83
Ngiyagunga, Ngiyagomela!
Ngiyagunga, Ngiyagomela!
Sep 23, 2026

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.

84
Now You Know
Now You Know
Sep 24, 2026

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.

85
The Address
The Address
Sep 25, 2026

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.

86
Failure To Launch
Failure To Launch
Sep 28, 2026

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.

87
Rightful
Rightful
Sep 29, 2026

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

88
Chicken Have Come Home To Roost
Chicken Have Come Home To Roost
Sep 30, 2026

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

11 credited
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
NM
Nkanyiso Mzimela
Musa Mkhize
Kwanele Mthethwa
Khethiwe Mkhize-Khumalo
PM
Phumzile Mlangeni
Zandile Mkhize
Ernest Ndhlovu
Bangizwe Mbokazi

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