Comin' up...
Monday 7 February 2022Episode 1
Season 5 premiere!
King, Queens and Paupers
Refilwe’s hope is revived and Mabutho makes a promise to himself.
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Episode 2
An old stranger
An old stranger returns at the Dikana house and is asking questions that no-one has answers to.
Wednesday 9 February 2022
Episode 3
Extension
Kedibone pulls her family away from their greatest gift and Lindiwe is still defending her decision.
Thursday 10 February 2022
Episode 4
Lucky streak
The Mokoenas are preparing for their big move, but there’s another surprise waiting for the family. Lindiwe has to deal with a blast from the past.
Friday 11 February 2022
Episode 5
We're doing something wrong
Lindiwe receives a new offer that leaves her curious and the Mokoenas open a new chapter.
Monday 14 February 2022
Episode 6
Pins and needles
Lindiwe finds herself conflicted over a business proposition while Mabutho struggles to come to terms with his fate.
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Episode 7
The big fish
The Mokoenas might have to find friends, while Lindiwe has found herself an interesting friend.
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Episode 8
Overworked and overwhelmed
Mabutho is feeling frustrated by his finances while Cobra rubs his wealth.
Thursday 17 February 2022
Episode 9
Reality check
Lindiwe and her new friend continue to grow closer while Zweli struggles with his new reality and Mabutho just can’t seem to catch a break.
Friday 18 February 2022
Episode 10
At this time of night?
Zweli is at a crossroads both at work and at home. Mabutho is looking for a leg up but is he heading straight for his downfall?
Monday 21 February 2022
Episode 11
Duplicity
Lindiwe’s constant meetings with Mnqobi continue to unsettle her family while Mabutho’s new job is the furthest thing from what he expected.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Episode 12
A foreign worry
Lindiwe gets some uncomfortable questions levelled at her and Mabutho uses an age-old trick to get ahead.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
Episode 13
Suspicious activity
Mabutho suspects foul play at work, while Zweli starts to feel very uncomfortable in his own home.
Thursday 24 February 2022
Episode 14
Dead men don't speak
Mabutho is determined to get to the bottom of whatever is going on at his workplace. Detective Tshabalala delivers a cold splash of water to Zweli’s face.
Friday 25 February 2022
Episode 15
On record
Mabutho accepts an invitation, not knowing that he’s just stepped into the devil’s backyard - while Zweli acts on his hunch.
Monday 28 February 2022
Episode 16
Cracks in the walls
Zweli’s jealousy flares as the bond between Lindiwe and the new mining mogul continues to grow, revealing cracks in the walls of their own relationship. Mabutho finds himself in hot water.
The River 5 airs on 1Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.