Coming up on The River 5 on Mzansi Wethu this January 2026
Thursday 1 January 2026 – Episode 134
Zweli lays down firm ultimatums that leave those around him shaken. Mlilo is forced to confront a life-changing decision about his future, while Flora pushes a reluctant ally into taking action that could spark serious consequences.
Friday 2 January 2026 – Episode 135
Drama returns to the Dikana mansion as old tensions resurface. Meanwhile, the Hlophes struggle to find harmony again, with unresolved conflicts threatening to pull the family apart.
Monday 5 January 2026 – Episode 136
Zweli battles to process Nomonde’s shocking news. Bukhosi finds himself dealing with a persistent problem that refuses to disappear, while Khabzela unexpectedly finds fortune smiling on him.
Tuesday 6 January 2026 – Episode 137
The search for the elusive fraudster intensifies. Tensions rise once more in the Hlophe household, and Nomonde begins to feel the pressure as scrutiny closes in around her.
Wednesday 7 January 2026 – Episode 138
Khabzela sparks a chain of events he cannot control, creating chaos in his wake. At the same time, Nomafu finally speaks up, making her presence and intentions known.
Thursday 8 January 2026 – Episode 139
The Hlophe men put their carefully planned strategy into action. Elsewhere, Flora’s deepest fears are realised, leaving her shaken and uncertain about what comes next.
Friday 9 January 2026 – Episode 140
Life at the Hlophe house spirals out of control. Flora receives devastating news that knocks her off balance, while Nomonde reveals her next move with the help of someone from her past.
Monday 12 January 2026 – Episode 141
After Khabzela offers advice, events take a dark turn. Nomonde’s long-prepared plan is finally activated, setting powerful forces into motion.
Tuesday 13 January 2026 – Episode 142
Flora’s life takes a painful and unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Bukhosi and Ntuthuko engage in a tense battle of wits, testing their brotherly bond.
Wednesday 14 January 2026 – Episode 143
Nkanyiso is forced to choose between loyalty to his father or his uncle. Khabzela’s fate shocks everyone, while Nomonde’s plan accelerates faster than anticipated.
Thursday 15 January 2026 – Episode 144
Wracked with guilt, Nomonde begins to question the choices she has made. Nkanyiso and Ntuthuko launch their plan, but it remains uncertain whether they are truly ready to stand on their own.
Friday 16 January 2026 – Episode 145
Khanyisa Diamonds becomes a battleground as conflicts explode. Determined not to back down, Flora continues fighting for what she believes is right.
Monday 19 January 2026 – Episode 146
Flora discovers a new way to help someone close to her. Keith drops information that leaves Zweli stunned, while Lindiwe prepares to hunt down her enemies with renewed determination.
Tuesday 20 January 2026 – Episode 147
Tensions flare at Refilwe’s as the investigation continues. Nkanyiso makes a difficult decision, and Nomonde starts doubting whether her plan is truly worth the cost.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – Episode 148
Lindiwe and Zolani clash fiercely, refusing to see eye to eye. Meanwhile, trouble ignites at Refilwe’s, adding fuel to an already volatile situation.
Thursday 22 January 2026 – Episode 149
Long-buried secrets begin rattling in the Hlophe family’s cupboards. Khabzela’s testimony in court reopens old wounds and forces painful truths into the open.
Friday 23 January 2026 – Episode 150
Unpleasant truths are exposed, leaving Bukhosi feeling powerless in an unfamiliar position. At the same time, Nomonde clashes with the one person who has always supported her.
Monday 26 January 2026 – Episode 151
Cold silence dominates the Mokoena household. As relationships freeze over, Nomonde realises she is running out of time to make things right.
Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Episode 152
Keith comes dangerously close to ruining a carefully crafted plan. Zolani takes decisive action, while Cobra begins to understand that honesty may be his only way out.
Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Episode 153
Lindiwe is determined to reclaim what she believes is hers—no matter the cost. Nomonde grows too comfortable in her deception, and Nkanyiso receives an unexpected surprise.
Thursday 29 January 2026 – Episode 154
Sabotage takes centre stage in the Mokoena home. The Dikanas add fuel to the drama, and Nkanyiso’s trust is deeply shaken.
Friday 30 January 2026 – Episode 155
Just as Nomonde believes her plan has succeeded, a major obstacle throws everything off course. Cobra’s web of lies finally catches up with him, threatening serious consequences.
