Brace yourself for a month of royal madness, dangerous secrets, and criminal enterprises as Isitha: The Enemy returns to e.tv this November 2025! The gripping South African drama series delivers its most intense storylines yet, featuring a chief’s terrifying descent into insanity, the deadly consequences of hidden truths, and characters forced to make impossible choices between loyalty and survival.
This November brings explosive drama as Mbuso’s mental deterioration threatens the entire kingdom, forcing his wife Zandile to navigate the treacherous waters between protecting her husband and saving her people. Meanwhile, romantic complications entangle Jafta, Nomsa, and Rebs in a web of unresolved feelings and painful decisions, while Chuma’s involvement in illegal platinum smuggling opens dangerous new criminal storylines. From palace coups and cleansing ceremonies to viral dance videos and shady business deals, every episode explores the price people pay for power, love, and survival.
Whether you’re invested in the royal intrigue or the community dynamics, this comprehensive guide covers all the dramatic developments, character transformations, and shocking revelations awaiting viewers throughout November 2025.
Week 1: November 3-7, 2025 – The Chief’s Madness Begins
Monday, November 3, 2025 – Episode 136: “Secrets And All That Jazz”
The month opens with Mbuso and Zandile’s tense conversation exposing deep fractures in their marriage, as painful truths threaten to surface. Most disturbingly, Mbuso warns Zandile to conceal the truth about their dead baby, indicating a dark secret that could destroy their positions if revealed. This opening episode sets the stage for the deadly deception that will drive much of the month’s drama.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Episode 137: “Somhlolo”
Mbuso actively prevents Zandile from revealing the truth about their baby’s fate, continuing his campaign of lies by falsely claiming the child is safe. However, Somhlolo begins to suspect that Mbuso is hiding something significant, showing his political instincts and setting up his role as a potential threat to Mbuso’s rule. The web of deception grows more complex and dangerous.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Episode 138: “I’m Capable Of Worse”
Somhlolo seeks supernatural guidance by consulting a seer about Mbuso’s fitness to rule, but the prophecy or advice he receives doesn’t align with his expectations or desires. In community matters, Nomsa confronts Ses’ Sonto for bringing Jafta to her tuckshop, suggesting unresolved romantic tension and territorial boundaries being crossed.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Episode 139: “A Mad Man On The Throne”
The series takes a dark turn as Zandile manages to escape from Mbuso’s control and collapses emotionally in Tiga’s protective arms, revealing the extent of danger she’s been facing. Most shockingly, Mbuso’s madness reaches horrifying depths when he demands that female royal staff provide him with a baby, ordering guards to bring their wives to him by force. This episode marks the chief’s complete moral and mental collapse.
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Episode 140: “Love Struck”
Offering contrast to the darkness, Jafta makes a romantic gesture by surprising Nomsa with an unannounced visit and inviting her to watch the sunrise together, showing his genuine feelings for her. Meanwhile, Somhlolo obtains muthi (traditional medicine) from a seer, with ominous implications that suggest he’s planning something sinister, possibly to remove Mbuso from power.
Week 2: November 10-14, 2025 – Memory Loss and Power Struggles
Monday, November 10, 2025 – Episode 141: “Rock-A-Bye Imaginary Baby”
Mbuso wakes up disoriented and unable to remember the previous night’s events, suggesting either supernatural intervention or the effects of substances. Zandile takes advantage of his memory loss by lying that they made love, perhaps attempting to manipulate the situation to her advantage or protect herself from his dangerous behavior.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Episode 142: “The Mad Chief”
Jafta’s unexpected appearance creates discomfort for Rebs, hinting at complicated shared history between them that hasn’t been fully resolved. Mbuso appears to return to his normal mental state, leaving Zandile questioning whether she imagined his disturbing behavior, creating uncertainty about whether the danger has truly passed or is merely dormant.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Episode 143: “Mad Chief On The Loose”
Jafta awakens to discover Rebs has left and puts Nkunzi firmly in his place when he attempts to assert territorial control, showing Jafta’s dominance and complicated relationship dynamics. At the royal compound, Mbuso’s mental condition deteriorates further, while Somhlolo seizes the opportunity to pressure him into abdicating the throne, seeing weakness as his chance for power.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Episode 144: “Madness, Makeovers And Models”
Somhlolo urges the Royal Council to force Mbuso’s resignation, but Zandile fiercely defends her husband’s right to rule, showing her loyalty despite knowing the dangers. Jafta insists on exhuming Phill’s body to reverse their bad luck, believing supernatural forces are at work, while rejecting Rebs’ job offer, maintaining his independence.
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Episode 145: “An Enemy Of My Enemy”
Zandile asserts her authority by putting Somhlolo in his place and orders guards to allow Chuma access to the compound, forming strategic alliances. Nandi playfully teases Nomsa about her relationship with Jafta, but Nomsa’s frustrated outburst concerns both Thenjiwe and Nandi, revealing deeper emotional turmoil beneath the surface.
Week 3: November 17-21, 2025 – War, Cleansing, and Criminal Enterprises
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Episode 146: “Let It Burn!”
Zandile makes the fateful decision to order Mbuso’s release from restraints, but the moment he’s freed, Mbuso declares war on the entire village and vows revenge against everyone, proving that his madness remains dangerous and that Zandile’s hope for his recovery was tragically misplaced.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Episode 147: “Going Once, Going Twice”
Thenjiwe supports Nomsa in beginning the painful process of moving on from Jafta by helping her delete his contact information, but Nomsa can’t bring herself to discard the bible pouch, showing that letting go is easier said than done when deep feelings are involved.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Episode 148: “I Am Rebecca Nyembe”
In a powerful moment of self-determination, Rebs releases the pain Phill inflicted on her and reclaims her identity by dropping the Mabuza surname, declaring herself Rebecca Nyembe once more. The cleansing ceremony is performed for Solomzi, Rebs, and Jafta, marking a spiritual and emotional new beginning for all three as they attempt to move forward from past traumas.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Episode 149: “Transported”
Chuma reveals his audacious plan to smuggle Mbuso out of Eswatini hidden in a coffin, a scheme that captures Somhlolo’s interest as a way to remove the mad chief, while Tiga sees it as an opportunity for revenge. Multiple parties now have reasons to support removing Mbuso, though their motivations differ dramatically.
Friday, November 21, 2025 – Episode 150: “Show Me You’re Sorry”
Chuma returns home to learn about serious problems from Phara Boy, suggesting business or family complications in his absence. Jafta vents his frustrations about Nomsa to Bulelani, but Bulelani misunderstands and believes Jafta is discussing a different woman entirely, creating comedic miscommunication amid the drama.
Week 4: November 24-28, 2025 – Business Deals and New Beginnings
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Episode 151: “Better Safe Than Sorry”
Jafta attempts to mediate and create peace between Rebs and Nomsa, but Nomsa firmly rejects his intervention, maintaining her boundaries and refusing to be managed. Meanwhile, Siyamthanda settles for Phara Boy as her dance partner after London declines, showing flexibility despite not getting her first choice.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Episode 152: “The Platinum Job”
Somhlolo approaches Chuma with a request to transport additional platinum, expanding their criminal enterprise, but Chuma hesitates due to trust concerns, recognizing the risks of deeper involvement. Nomsa takes the decisive step of blocking Jafta’s phone number, choosing self-protection and emotional safety over keeping communication channels open for potential reconciliation.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Episode 153: “A Fight For A Brighter Tomorrow”
Multiple storylines progress simultaneously: Velaphi considers taking out a student loan for his education, London attempts to bribe the dean with illicit payments, and Siyamthanda’s dance performance goes viral on social media. Nomsa prevents Jafta from leaving at a crucial moment, suggesting wavering resolve in her decision to cut him off. Most significantly, Chuma agrees to join Somhlolo as an illegal platinum transporter, officially entering the criminal underworld.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Episode 154: “The Price For Your Soul”
The episode explores various characters’ compromises: Nomsa opens up emotionally to Jafta, revealing her vulnerabilities; Velaphi makes the difficult decision to sell café equipment to finance his education; Chuma launches a hearse business as a front for his illegal activities; Siyamthanda experiences social snubbing despite her viral fame; London makes a shady deal to solve his problems; and Thenjiwe pitches massage services as an expansion for the salon.
Friday, November 28, 2025 – Episode 155: “The Calm Before The Storm”
The month concludes with multiple developments suggesting both achievement and underlying tension: Thenjiwe successfully launches her salon spa services, London lies and returns claiming to have paid his fees, Chuma expands his business operations, and Siyamthanda responds negatively to Martha’s success. In a gesture of reconciliation, Martha offers Siyamthanda a manager position to make peace between them, though the episode title ominously suggests that trouble is brewing beneath this apparent calm.
Broadcasting Information
Air Schedule:
- Episodes air Monday through Friday at 21h30 (9:30 PM) on e.tv
- Prime time evening slot
- Weekly schedule: 5 episodes per week
Key Storylines to Watch
Mbuso’s Royal Madness: Follow the terrifying descent of a chief whose mental deterioration threatens the safety of everyone in the kingdom, leading to war declarations and desperate escape plans.
Zandile’s Impossible Position: Watch as a woman navigates the deadly balance between protecting her mad husband, maintaining power, and preventing catastrophe for her people.
Jafta’s Romantic Triangle: Track the complicated dynamics between Jafta, Nomsa, and Rebs as unresolved feelings and painful histories create ongoing tension.
Somhlolo’s Political Maneuvering: Observe a power-hungry schemer using supernatural means and political pressure to seize the throne.
Chuma’s Criminal Enterprise: Follow his transformation from community member to illegal platinum transporter and hearse business operator.
Youth Ambitions: Monitor the parallel stories of students navigating education, dance careers, and the compromises required to achieve their dreams.
Character Development and Transformations
Mbuso’s Tragic Arc: From royal chief to mad tyrant, his descent showcases the devastating effects of mental illness combined with absolute power, creating a monster who threatens his own kingdom.
Zandile’s Evolution: Transforms from dutiful wife concealing secrets to strategic player making life-or-death decisions about her husband’s fate and her kingdom’s survival.
Rebs’ Empowerment: Reclaiming her identity and dropping her abuser’s surname represents powerful personal growth and healing from trauma.
Nomsa’s Journey: Navigates the difficult path of self-protection while still harboring feelings, learning to set boundaries despite emotional attachment.
Chuma’s Descent: Evolution from community member to criminal entrepreneur, showing how economic pressures and opportunities lead good people into dangerous territory.
Jafta’s Struggle: Caught between two women and complicated histories, attempting to mediate peace while dealing with his own emotional needs.
Themes and Social Commentary
Power and Madness: Exploration of how mental illness in leadership positions creates catastrophic consequences for entire communities, and how power structures handle rulers unfit to govern.
Women’s Agency: Multiple female characters demonstrate strength in impossible situations, from Zandile’s political maneuvering to Rebs’ identity reclamation to Nomsa’s boundary-setting.
Criminal Economics: Examination of how poverty and limited opportunities drive people into illegal enterprises, particularly in resource-rich areas where ordinary citizens don’t benefit from wealth.
Cultural Practices: Integration of traditional beliefs, cleansing ceremonies, and muthi within modern contexts, showing how spiritual practices remain relevant.
Youth Aspirations: Realistic portrayal of students’ struggles with financing education and the ethical compromises some make to achieve their goals.
Healing and Identity: Multiple characters engage in processes of releasing past trauma and reclaiming personal identity beyond their relationships.
Royal Politics and Supernatural Elements
The series weaves together political intrigue with traditional spiritual practices, as characters consult seers, use muthi, and perform cleansing ceremonies alongside modern power struggles. Somhlolo’s use of supernatural means to pursue political goals represents the intersection of traditional beliefs and contemporary ambition, while the cleansing ceremony for Jafta, Rebs, and Solomzi demonstrates how communities use ritual to process trauma and mark new beginnings.
The prophecies and seer consultations add layers of mysticism while driving character decisions, and the belief in bad luck requiring body exhumation shows how supernatural explanations influence practical actions in characters’ lives.
Conclusion
November 2025 delivers some of Isitha: The Enemy’s most compelling and darkest storylines, with Mbuso’s madness serving as the central crisis that forces every character to choose sides and make impossible decisions. His transformation from chief to tyrant creates a powder keg situation where multiple parties plot his removal, each with different motivations ranging from self-preservation to power hunger to revenge.
The parallel romantic storylines provide emotional counterpoint to the political drama, with Jafta, Nomsa, and Rebs navigating complicated feelings and painful histories. Their journey toward resolution—or further entanglement—offers viewers relatable relationship drama amid the larger-scale palace intrigue.
Chuma’s entry into the criminal underworld through platinum smuggling introduces new tension and moral complexity, exploring how economic pressures and opportunities lead ordinary people to make dangerous choices. His hearse business serving as a front for illegal transport showcases the creativity criminals employ to hide their activities in plain sight.
The youth storylines about education financing, viral fame, and career aspirations add contemporary relevance, examining how young people navigate systems that seem designed to exclude them unless they compromise their ethics. From bribing deans to selling essential equipment, these choices illustrate the harsh realities many students face.
As the month concludes with “The Calm Before The Storm,” the title warns viewers that despite apparent resolution in some storylines, danger lurks beneath the surface. Business ventures launch, relationships shift, and new alliances form, but the underlying tensions promise explosive developments in December.
From the royal compound to the tuckshop, from traditional ceremonies to modern criminal enterprises, Isitha: The Enemy continues to explore the depths of human ambition, desperation, love, and survival. The series asks profound questions about leadership, loyalty, identity, and the prices people pay for power, security, and belonging.
Don’t miss any episode as November builds toward critical confrontations and life-changing decisions that will reshape the community forever. Tune in Monday through Friday at 21h30 on e.tv for this compelling exploration of a kingdom in crisis, characters forced to their limits, and the eternal battle between those who seek power and those who fight to survive it!
