Coming up on Gqeberha: The Empire this March 2023:
Wednesday 1 March 2023
Episode 33
Mistaken alliances
Luzuko is outsmarted by the new police captain. Anathi realises that being married to Luzuko has its disappointments. An old friend helps Msimelelo, but not without a price.
Thursday 2 March 2023
Episode 34
An incorruptible man
Captain Rhoyi goes to taunt Luzuko in his own home. Thulani and Anathi have an awkward encounter. Msimelelo's dream to become a tenderpreneur dies before it begins.
Friday 3 March 2023
Episode 35
You're welcome, dad
Ntando is determined to show his dad that he's not useless. Msimelelo goes to demand his money back but Mandla has a much better offer for him.
Monday 6 March 2023
Episode 36
Right hand man
Luzuko receives an unexpected guest in the middle of celebrating Ntando. Msimelelo must do what needs to be done to feed his family.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Episode 37
The curse
Ntando keeps catching heat despite his many apologies. Thulani and Anathi have to work together to throw Bulelwa off. Msimelelo's efforts are thwarted.
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Episode 38
Plans gone without the wind
Zimkhitha leaks fabricated documents to a journalist about Captain Rhoyi. Social media is abuzz. Ntando comes to Msimelelo's rescue during a shootout.
Thursday 9 March 2023
Episode 39
Losing faith
Msimelelo continues his hunt for councillor. Anathi and Thulani continue to torture each other. Luzuko has begun to lose hope but Zimkhitha refuses to give in.
Friday 10 March 2023
Episode 40
Confessions
Thulani confesses his feeling for Anathi to someone very dear to him but doesn't get the response he was hoping for. Msimelelo comes up with a diabolical idea to get Mandla to spill the tea. Luzuko's talk with his girls goes horribly wrong.
Monday 13 March 2023
Episode 41
Faking death
Msimelelo fakes a politician's death. Bulelwa confronts Thulani about his dangerous desires. Zimkhitha finds out just how untouchable the captain is.
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Episode 42
Too close to see the sun
Bulelwa takes extreme measures to stop disaster from striking between Thulani and Anathi. Msimelelo continues to fly a little too close to the sun. Luzuko makes a decision that shatters his family.
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Episode 43
Hopeless Passions
Luzuko struggles to convince his wives that everything will be fine. Msimelelo's gamble blows up in his face.
Thursday 16 March 2023
Episode 44
I eat pain for breakfast
Msimelelo is about to be killed by Mandla and his crew. Nozuko isn't happy about having Anathi in her house at all. Bulelwa sets things straight between Thulani and Nontle.
Friday 17 March 2023
Episode 45
Blindsided
Luzuko goes on the offence and one ups Rhoyi. Bulelwa blindsides Thulani. Msimelelo and Ntando dive into the ocean.
Monday 20 March 2023
Episode 46
Death before dishonour
Luzuko extends an olive brunch to Msimelelo, after hearing about his "heroics". Anathi is heartbroken after hearing how Nozuko dislikes her. Thulani is becoming more anxious every time he hears or gets asked about his wedding.
Tuesday 21 March 2023
Episode 47
Wedding bells
Bulelwa wants a wedding and will stop at nothing to ensure that it happens. Anathi unwittingly thwarts Nozuko's big plans with Luzuko. A relative shows up at the Makwetus but not everyone is happy about that.
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Episode 48
Negotiations a way forward
Nozuko is gunning for Anathi. Gubeva is the hero of the day after the lobola negotiations exceed expectations.
Thursday 23 March 2023
Episode 49
Don’t touch what isn't yours
Nozuko's plan to poison Anathi backfires. Funeka's way of dealing with Gubevu causes tension in her marriage.
Friday 24 March 2023
Episode 50
A time to kill
Anathi has no idea of Nozuko's deadly plans. Luzuko is not happy that he has to clean up Thulani's mess. Gubevu continues to drive a wedge between Msimelelo and Funeka.
Monday 27 March 2023
Episode 51
Gubevu - Fired
Thulani is sent away against his will. Anathi is finally happy with Luzuko again. Funeka feels like an outcast in her own family, because of Gubevu's lies.
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Episode 52
Who says people can't change
Nobomi is shocked by the return of an old love while Nomaflower questions Nozuko's sudden change of attitude towards Anathi.
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Episode 53
The wedding dress budget
Nozuko hatches a plan to permanently get rid of a foe. Funeka tries to reason with an impossible man but it's futile. Lungile has Nobomi perfectly wrapped around his finger.
Thursday 30 March 2023
Episode 54
Wolf in sheep's clothing
Funeka and Gubevu are at each other’s throats. Mpilo tries to warn Nobomi. The hitman arrives to do his job.