Amalanga Awafani

Aired, Monday 05 January: As Thembi tries to mend broken bridges, Lwazi’s secret world comes under scrutiny and Gumede’s past haunts him.

Aired, Tuesday 06 January: The series, set in the rural town of Nqutu in Umzinyathi, follows the journey of twins Sabelo and Thembi Gumede. Known locally as "Amawele Wodumo", their dream is to become Maskandi music superstars.

Aired, Friday 02 January: Sabelo learns about Thembi and Sugarbasin’s relationship and feels betrayed that his brother could do this to him. Tsunami puts the Bhinca house up for sale and the residents find themselves displaced.

Aired, Thursday 01 January: No tension formed against the Gumede Christmas shall prosper. An unsuspecting Dulas invites an enemy into his life. MaNgubane’s lonely Christmas fuels her dreams.

Aired, Wednesday 31 December: Maskandalous’ song breaks into the top ten, it’s bittersweet as Thembi had always hoped to share the moment with Sabelo. Dulas goes on a wild goose chase for the slay queens who robbed him and a mysterious man places a high bid on Zandile for the Festive Social club.

Aired, Tuesday 30 December: Sabelo plans a NYE bash and entertains the prospect of expanding his record label while Thembi puts in an offer for her very own house. Tsunami is down in the dumps and Dulas awakes to find that he’s been cleaned out.

Aired, Monday 29 December: Sabelo hosts an Imbizo to boycott Tsunami. Xoli and Sgaxa find Dulas and Zandile’s troubles grow.

Aired, Friday 26 December: Gumede inadvertently throws Ntombi under the bus in front of his family.

Aired, Thursday 25 December: No tension formed against the Gumede Christmas shall prosper. An unsuspecting Dulas invites an enemy into his life. MaNgubane’s lonely Christmas fuels her dreams.

Aired, Wednesday 24 December: The boys face Ntombi’s wrath. Dulas wallows in self-pity as everyone goes home for Christmas. Zandile’s guilt scratches at her heart.

Aired, Tuesday 23 December: Zandile wants to quit the Festive Social Club until her palms are greased. Nandi confesses she has a crush on Mpande, leaving Sipho crushed.

Aired, Monday 22 December: Sabelo vs Dulas’ diss challenge comes to blows. Ntombi treats Siyazi’s children to a real Christmas. Zandile’s first night as a hostess is a shocking experience.

Aired, Friday 19 December: Thembi feels all alone without her family. The Battle of Maskandi unleashes a Dulu-Dulu monster on Sabelo. Zandile and the festival social club girls are inducted to the big league.

Aired, Thursday 18 December: Tsunami and Sabelo’s feud reaches boiling point with a diss track battle that shakes the Maskandi scene. Ntombi embarrasses Siyazi and Gogo Gumede when she treats them like unwelcome guests. Meanwhile, Siyazi struggles to meet Mpande’s Christmas wishes.

Aired, Wednesday 17 December: Sabelo basks in the success of his viral diss track, but his victory forces Tsunami into a corner. Ntombi struggles to keep the peace as the Gumedes clash over Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, Thembi searches for her independence, but family ties and old wounds refuse to let her go.

Aired, Tuesday 16 December: Thembi drops a bombshell, Tsunami faces cancellation, and Ntombi’s festive rest is ruined when Gumede’s family arrive unannounced. Meanwhile, Zandile digs into a shady Festive Social Club gig.