Betrayals unfold, love faces tests, and revenge plans escalate in Smoke & Mirrors this June. From tense jailbreaks and forbidden kisses to shady schemes and emotional breakdowns — here’s everything you can expect on e.tv’s hit drama this month.
📺 Premiere episodes air Mondays to Fridays at 21h00 on e.tv.
Monday 2 June 2025 – Episode 36
Thandiswa tries to bribe Zwelethu into helping her — and he surprisingly agrees. Meanwhile, Fanyana and Kayise wake up together. Mandla’s loan is rejected, forcing Milli to drop out. Tensions rise between Tim and Sipho.
Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Episode 37
Zwelethu officially joins the rescue mission. Jaxon taunts Mpendulo. Mandla battles feelings of failure as Jaxon offers help — with a catch. Milli and Kayise make peace, while Sipho and Tim’s egos cause major mistakes.
Wednesday 4 June 2025 – Episode 38
Delays stall the rescue operation, leading to a daring jailbreak plan. Mandla taps into his retirement funds to cover Milli’s fees — pleasing her but upsetting Philile. Tim and Sipho show up in ridiculous retro outfits, leaving some amused and others annoyed.
Thursday 5 June 2025 – Episode 39
Sakhile and Zwelethu take drastic action by holding guards hostage to free Mpendulo. Philile confronts Mandla about Lulu, straining their marriage. Meanwhile, Tim and Sipho revel in their sudden fame and begin party planning.
Friday 6 June 2025 – Episode 40
Sakhile and Zwelethu pull off the escape with Mpendulo under Phakathi’s nose. Petunia urges Philile to find evidence of Mandla’s affair — but Philile discovers something far stranger: underwear wrapped in muthi.
Monday 9 June 2025 – Episode 41
The emotional escape reaches its end. Sakhile and Zwelethu say goodbye to Mpendulo. Philile confronts Lulu violently. Sipho wakes up to find he’s been robbed after a steamy night out.
Tuesday 10 June 2025 – Episode 42
Zwelethu and Sakhile go into hiding but face serious consequences. Lulu departs, handing Philile new responsibilities. Sipho struggles in his new job. Petunia is relieved by Sakhile’s return. Mamiki starts her own nail business.
Wednesday 11 June 2025 – Episode 43
Jaxon instructs Phakathi to investigate Sakhile, but Sakhile demands evidence. Kayise worries she might be pregnant and confides in Martha. Meanwhile, Mamiki and Leroy find out Sipho owes the hotel money.
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Episode 44
Thandiswa nurses Zwelethu, and their relationship grows. She reassures Sakhile that Mpendulo is safe in Mozambique. Kayise gets a negative pregnancy test and bonds with Martha for emotional support.
Friday 13 June 2025 – Episode 45
Jaxon confronts Sakhile. Thandiswa and Zwelethu grow even closer. Phakathi threatens Thandiswa. Kayise and Fanyana share another kiss. Sipho’s nails are delayed, but Mamiki successfully launches her salon.
Monday 16 June 2025 – Episode 46
Zwelethu’s injury worries Petunia. Thandiswa fears Phakathi is closing in. Jaxon scolds Phakathi for lack of progress. Kayise admits to sabotaging Fanyana’s past relationship — and regrets it.
Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Episode 47
Martha catches Petunia discarding incriminating sheets. Mamiki gets a confidence boost after a nail design breakthrough. Despite trying to resist, Kayise and Fanyana kiss again. Jaxon fails to get answers from a convict.
Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Episode 48
Jaxon accuses Zwelethu of aiding Mpendulo’s escape. Kayise and Fanyana are relieved their parents only found out about the contraceptives. A drunken night ends in disaster when Mamiki’s salon is robbed.
Thursday 19 June 2025 – Episode 49
Jaxon and Phakathi increase pressure on Zwelethu. Philile confronts Martha over secrets. Sipho and Mamiki face glued hands and embarrassment — and Martha arrives with a sjambok demanding repayment.
Friday 20 June 2025 – Episode 50
Despite Jaxon’s push, Phakathi still can’t arrest Zwelethu. Philile and Martha finally agree on something. Martha threatens serious consequences if Sipho doesn’t settle his debt.
Monday 23 June 2025 – Episode 51
Following a tense interrogation, Zwelethu vows to toughen up. Kayise and Fanyana grapple with their feelings. Mamiki learns Castro is behind the salon robbery — and she wants justice.
Tuesday 24 June 2025 – Episode 52
As the Community Meeting looms, Thandiswa and Sakhile worry, but Zwelethu steps in with funding. Meanwhile, Jaxon and Mandla manipulate the community against Zwelethu.
Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Episode 53
Jaxon sends thugs to rough up Zwelethu. Kayise applies to university and urges Fanyana to do the same. Mamiki successfully relaunches her online nail business.
Thursday 26 June 2025 – Episode 54
Zwelethu fights back and leaves Jaxon’s thugs beaten. Martha tries to evict Zwelethu — but backs off when intimidated. Jaxon begins plotting his next move. Sipho begs Mandla for his old job.
Friday 27 June 2025 – Episode 55
Jaxon enlists Kabelo to frame Zwelethu. Fanyana and Kayise almost get caught sharing a kiss. Sipho vents about Mandla, while Mamiki’s business continues booming. Zwelethu makes a shocking discovery about Kabelo’s hotel stay.
Monday 30 June 2025 – Episode 56
Zwelethu forces the man who extended his prison sentence to take his own life. Fanyana confesses his love to Kayise, but Mandla disowns him. Mamiki thrives in business, and Sipho receives a promising job offer.
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