Uzalo Teasers, Episodes Casts, & Writer 2026-2027

Uzalo Teasers, Episodes Casts, Writer & Contact Details 2026-2027

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Thursday 1 January 2026
Episode 221 

Nkazimulo chastises Jo-Ann for breaking her family apart. Lilly comes face-to-face with one of the Underberg heist gang members. Njeza tries to warn his family against Mr. Dongwe.

Friday 2 January 2026
Episode 222 

Nkunzi makes it clear the mission will be executed, regardless of the risks. Mr. Dongwe says a subtle goodbye to Lilly as they share father-daughter time together.

Monday 5 January 2026
Episode 223 

The heist crew take lethal measures to gain access to the cash. Nkunzi becomes the rock Jo-Ann needs in the face of trouble. A distracted Security Guard misses the clue that could bring the heist to a halt.

Tuesday 6 January 2026
Episode 224 

The perfect heist unravels when the Task Force arrives. DK struggles to control chaos and Phefeni fears for their lives. With Nkunzi and Jo-Ann watching from the Cressida, the crew must choose: money or survival.

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Episode 225 

Nkunzi’s crew suffers a major blow in the depot and an unanticipated betrayal threatens everyone’s lives and the R100-million.

Thursday 8 January 2026
Episode 226

It’s clear that death or prison awaits the ill-fated heist crew. Nkunzi does the unthinkable in retaliation. Geja draws Nkazimulo’s attention to the news.

Friday 9 January 2026
Episode 227 

Nkunzi remains cool and nonchalant while others spiral into paranoia and a near-death experience.

Monday 12 January 2026
Episode 228 

The KwaMashu police are stunned when I’nsizwa’s name surfaces in a deadly heist. Nonka’s Heroes Awards take shape as she impresses potential investors.

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Episode 229  

I’nsizwa are unaware of the motives behind Nyawo’s annoyance – until Mondli shows up asking many questions. Nonka and the team prepare for the Awards Ceremony.

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Episode 230 

Nkunzi confronts Hawu and threatens to make him meet his maker. The plot thickens as Njeza’s suspicions grow stronger. Geja and Khumbulani lock horns over Mondli’s questioning.

Thursday 15 January 2026
Episode 231 

Nkazimulo is forced to investigate Jo-Ann’s shooting. A daughter unsuspectingly aids and abets a criminal. Nonka makes a bold decision for the awards.

Friday 16 January 2026
Episode 232

The Davids’ kids panic when Brandon walks back from the hospital. With his interest piqued, Njeza follows Mr. Dongwe. Mzwezwe and Screwdriver threaten to confront Prince.

Monday 19 January 2026
Episode 233 

The Davids confront betrayal and guilt. The walls close in on an oblivious Mr. Dongwe. Sbu and Fikile incite ululations in church.

Tuesday 20 January 2026
Episode 234

Njeza gets a true revelation of who Mr. Dongwe is. Nkazimulo is confronted by the reality that his relationship with Ashley may never be the same. Screwdriver and Mzwezwe reclaim their investment but bite off more than they can chew.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Episode 235

Njeza beats Mr. Dongwe and shows him the door. The sins of the father fall on Sipho when Screwdriver and Mzwezwe come to collect.

Thursday 22 January 2026
Episode 236  

Hawu and Sgidi are pressured to keep the millions safe. Mr. Dongwe is missing and Njeza is in the firing line when MaDongwe wants answers. Madlala is relieved she still has a roof over her head. Sipho warns Prince he needs to pay his clients back.

Friday 23 January 2026
Episode 237 

Mondli’s investigation into the depot massacre takes a darker turn when he realizes the heist was more sophisticated than imagined. Njeza digs up Mr. Dongwe’s buried fortune – and danger. Sipho and Prince’s confrontation with Screwdriver and Mzwezwe escalates into a township showdown.

Monday 26 January 2026
Episode 238 

DK is escorted for interrogation, drawing every eye. Mondli pressures Mdova’s sister to turn state witness. Prince battles with the harsh reality of the game he’s been pulled into.

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Episode 239 

Nkazimulo calls Nkunzi out, while Jo-Ann lies in hospital fighting for her life. MaDongwe remains worried about Mr. Dongwe. Mondli questions Njeza. Prince learns how far Noma-Russia will go for a lavish lifestyle.

Wednesday 28 January 2026
Episode 240

Prince tells Sipho he misses the simple life of Kuvukiland. Mondli and Nyawo express their disappointment in Lilly. Detective Matthews presents Jo-Ann’s picture to the heist investigation.

Thursday 29 January 2026
Episode 241

Ashley says goodbye to Nkazimulo. Prince learns Noma-Russia is not who he thinks she is. Fikile has a late-night chat with Madlala.

Friday 30 January 2026
Episode 242 

DK flips the balance of power, forcing Nyawo to face the consequences of his arrogance. Lilly stumbles across her father’s phone and she’s left reeling with questions and grief.

Premiere episodes of Uzalo air on SABC1 from Mondays to Fridays at 20h30.

Uzalo is a South African telenovela produced by Stained Glass Productions, which is co-owned by Kobedi “Pepsi” Pokane and Gugu Zuma-Ncube.

It was created by Duma Ndlovu and currently broadcasts on SABC1 in South Africa.

It is distributed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Its original release was in February 2015 and is still on till date.

It is currently in its fourth (4th) season and has over 800+ episodes as at February 2019. The original language of the telenovela is Zulu.

Uzalo’s premiere in February 2015 attracted 5 million viewers. In recent months, the soapie has been the most viewed show in South Africa with over 9 million viewers watching.

Uzalo tells the story of two families in the township of Kwa-Mashu: the Mdletshe family which plays a significant role in the management of the Kwamashu Kingdom Church and the Xulu family which runs a car theft syndicate.

The connection between the families is that their eldest sons were switched at birth during the period when Nelson Mandela was released from prison.

Uzalo details the relationships and conflict between members of the two families as part of a complex story.

Uzalo Casts

• Dawn Thandeka King
• Leleti Khumalo
• Glen Gabela
• Nay Maps
• Gugu Gumede
• Masoja Msiza
• Thokozani ‘TkDee’ Dlamini
• Nokuthula Mabika
• Jo-Anne Reyneke
• Sihle Ndaba
• Khaya Dladla
• Nompilo Maphumulo
• Baby Cele Maloka
• Thembinkosi Thwala
• Nomcebo Gumede
• Khumbulani ‘Kay’ Sibiya
• Mpumelelo Bhulose
• Siyabonga Shibe

Uzalo Writer

One most searched question is that who is the writer of Uzalo? We have got an answer to that. The SA telenovela Uzalo is being written by Bongi Ndaba.

Uzalo Directors

Uzalo is directed by

• Sabelo Ndlovu
• Luthando Mngomezulu
• Mqondisi “MQ” Ngubane
• Tebogo Mkhabela

Uzalo Producers

It is produced by

• Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube
• Mmamitse Thibedi
• Mpfariseni King Dave Mukwevho

How to watch the latest episode of Uzalo

The soapie airs every weeknight on SABC 1 and you can watch on your TV or online. After the episode airs, the episodes are also made available on YouTube for seven days. Episodes are also posted right here as soon as they become available.