Here is what lies ahead on Uzalo this October 2026: every episode, every twist, day by day.
Thursday 1 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 156
Mpfariseni can’t understand why Pondo is letting Aphelele call the shots. Mbalenhle orders Prince to quit pretending he’s hurt. The community floods the police station in search of answers.
Friday 2 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 157
Lilly and Nyawo are closing in on a dangerous suspect. Nkazimulo puts everything on the line to get to Nkunzi.
Monday 5 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 158
Nkunzi advises his grandson on how to handle Amantaliyane. Sipho is shocked when he runs into Nkazimulo in KwaMashu.
Tuesday 6 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 159
Nkazimulo puts everything on the line hunting for the one thing that could bring down Amantaliyane. Sbu has a strange dream about a woman, brought on by idliso. Mondli embarrasses Sibongiseni in front of the entire internet.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 160
Nkazimulo finds himself trapped, with no escape, in a space that used to be his. Filled with anxiety, Nokuthula expects that the worst may happen. Mondli uncovers shocking truths about his son.
Thursday 8 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 161
Nkazimulo goes through Ma-Ten-Ten’s laptop. Ma-Ten-Ten is running out of patience with Prince’s silly antics aimed at getting himself fired from KwaNjomane.
Friday 9 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 162
What if the peace in KwaMashu rests on the wrong arrest? Sibongiseni keeps pushing back against Mondli with his rebellious behaviour. Hawu’s surprising generosity softens Sholiphi’s heart, but raises red flags for Pondo.
Monday 12 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 163
Even with Vuyile locked up, more children go missing. Mandisa feels overshadowed by Sbu’s memories of Fikile, while Sipho and Prince deal with the challenges of Prince’s blindness.
Tuesday 13 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 164
A single touch unleashes a flood of Phefeni’s memories, Nonka becomes frustrated with Sbu, who is completely out of it, and Mondli’s iron-fisted rule over Sibongiseni turns out to be useless.
Wednesday 14 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 165
As Phefeni’s memories return, painful truths come to light, while Sibongiseni’s defiance drives Mondli to his limit.
Thursday 15 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 166
Will Lilly’s visit to Nkunzi lead to a breakthrough? Phefeni is in for a rude awakening, and Prince battles to feed himself without help from Sipho.
Friday 16 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 167
Jo-Ann and Brandon decide to work on their marriage. Nyawo presents evidence that points to Delisile, and makes an arrest.
Monday 19 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 168
Nyawo and Lilly clash after an unusual suspect is arrested. Jo-Ann’s world falls apart when Brandon reveals his true feelings, and Pondo shows Aphelele what his real intentions towards her are.
Tuesday 20 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 169
Ma-Ten-Ten discovers an item in his bedroom proving that his enemies are nearer than he believed. Jo-Ann suffers a heartbreaking “hit and run”.
Wednesday 21 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 170
Geja is in a race against time to save Nokuthula. A prisoner despised by other criminals piques Nkunzi’s curiosity. Hawu’s plan to get his parents back together collapses.
Thursday 22 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 171
With rescue nowhere in sight, Nkazimulo, Geja and Nokuthula face their darkest hour at the Mhlongo house. Jo-Ann battles to find the words to tell her children that Brandon wants out permanently.
Friday 23 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 172
Mandisa tries her hand at dark magic to win Sbu’s heart. Prince comes back to KwaNjomane, and his condition shocks the Kwanjomane staff. Lilly’s investigation runs into a frustrating wall.
Monday 26 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 173
Brandon and Jo-Ann hit a point of no return. Hawu uses his mother to push his own selfish agenda. Prince faces the consequences of his actions at work.
Tuesday 27 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 174
Mondli loses Lilly’s trust because of his hidden actions. Jo-Ann at last signs the divorce papers, while Sholiphi learns that Pondo’s lobola is for the last woman she would have expected.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 175
Phefeni is left speechless by a heartfelt confession. Meanwhile, the cracks in Sbu’s behaviour are becoming truly impossible to ignore. Sholiphi faces the truth, and it hurts more than she can bear.
Thursday 29 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 176
Mandisa’s situation is improving, but she wants more. Delisile is condemned by the KwaMashu community. Meanwhile, Hawu sabotages Pondo’s lobola negotiation.
Friday 30 October 2026 – Season 12 Episode 177
Mondli receives very discouraging news from Nyawo. Ma-Ten-Ten does not take well to being walked all over. MaMlambo is left to heal a broken heart.
Where to Watch Uzalo
Streaming: Watch on SABC Plus.
Live TV: Catch Uzalo at 20:00 weekdays, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!
About Uzalo
Set in KwaMashu township outside Durban, Uzalo follows the Xulu and Mdletshe families, bound by a secret that has shaped two generations, as faith, crime and loyalty collide in South Africa’s most-watched soapie.