Weekly telenovela highlights update

Mzansi Magic 24 August 2026

What's coming on Inimba, Kwa Baba, Nyala O..., and Homecoming this week.

This week across Mzansi Magic channel 161 and Mzansi Wethu channel 164 telenovelas, relationships and family dynamics are pushed to their limits as characters navigate betrayal, power struggles, financial pressures and life-changing decisions.

From marriages hanging in the balance and fierce custody battles to battles for power, redemption and second chances, viewers can expect emotionally charged storylines that test loyalty, resilience and the strength of family bonds. As secrets unravel and tensions escalate, hope, healing and the fight for a better future remain at the heart of the drama.

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What to expect this week

Nyala O… Mondays-Wednesdays @19:00

This week on Nyala O…relationships are pushed to breaking point as Kea (Mapaseka Koetle) and Rhami (Motlatsi Mafatshe) battle to save their marriage, while Mapula's (Tsholofelo Matshaba) financial secrets threaten to unravel. Mondli (Unathi Mkhize) finally walks away from his marriage, and Lethabo's (Sluleko Zungu) actions spark public embarrassment for Kea, leaving families and friendships strained.

Kwa Baba – weekdays @19:30

This week on Kwa Baba…Zwelakhe (Vuyo Biyela) fights to reclaim his place after losing everything at Mkhize Logistics. MaMbokazi MaMbokazi (Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala) refuses to back down against Dumisani (Lindani Nkosi) and Musa's (Nkanyiso Mzimela) growing influence, setting the stage for explosive family conflict and dramatic confrontations.

Inimba S2– weekdays @ 20:30

This week on Inimba…an emotional custody battle intensifies as Thumeka (Zenande Mfenyana) fights for her grandchild and Zethu (Mpumi Khuzwayo) faces difficult truths. At the same time, Lazarus and Zoleka (Lunathi Mampofu) are forced to confront the cracks in their marriage, with life-changing decisions threatening to divide families while others find a path to healing.

Homecoming S2 - weekdays @ 18:30

This week on Homecoming… the fallout from Msizi's (Mavuso Simelane) damaged reputation as he struggles to rebuild his life and regain his family's trust. Meanwhile, Ngarage (Sabelo Radebe) and MaNgcobo (Amahle Khumalo) take major steps in their relationship, Shwabi (Jabulani Masilela), battles to restore his reputation and livelihood, and an unexpected medical emergency rocks the clinic.

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