Smoke & Mirrors delivers another month of intense drama, supernatural elements, and complex character relationships in September 2025. This comprehensive episode guide covers all the shocking twists, dangerous confrontations, and life-changing decisions that define this gripping South African television series.
Broadcasting Information
Network: e.tv
Schedule: Monday to Friday at 21:00 (9:00 PM)
Episodes: 101-122
Genre: Drama, Supernatural Thriller
Week 1: September 1-5, 2025
Episode 101 – Monday, September 1, 2025
Vengeance and Fragile Truces
The month opens with a powerful story exploring themes of resilience and vengeance. Past traumas resurface as characters grapple with haunting memories that refuse to stay buried. The episode concludes with mounting tension and a precarious truce between opposing parties, foreshadowing the inevitable bloodshed that lies ahead. This sets the stage for the explosive conflicts that will dominate the month.
Episode 102 – Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Dangerous Decisions and Hidden Secrets
Thandiswa makes a life-threatening choice by secretly consuming traditional medicine (muthi) in an attempt to terminate her pregnancy. Her decision to handle this alone without consulting medical professionals puts her life in immediate danger. The episode takes a dramatic turn when Thandiswa suddenly collapses after ingesting the concoction, leaving viewers on edge about her fate.
Episode 103 – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Medical Emergency and Dating Disasters
Zwelethu discovers Thandiswa unconscious and rushes her to the hospital in a race against time. Medical professionals determine she has consumed some form of poison, creating a medical emergency. Meanwhile, Leroy’s romantic life takes a dangerous turn when his dating attempts go awry. He falls victim to catfishing and faces a physical attack, though he successfully defends himself against his assailants.
Episode 104 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Consciousness and Spiritual Visions
Relief washes over Zwelethu as Thandiswa regains consciousness, though her unborn baby remains in critical danger. In a supernatural twist, Thandiswa experiences vivid dreams where her deceased sister appears with an important message. Her sister reveals that the baby is a precious gift, adding spiritual significance to Thandiswa’s pregnancy and her decision-making process.
Episode 105 – Friday, September 5, 2025
Desperate Measures and Tragic Timing
Following her sister’s spiritual guidance, Thandiswa provides Zwelethu with instructions on how to save their unborn child. Zwelethu embarks on a desperate mission to obtain an antidote from Songanga, a traditional healer. Despite his urgent efforts and determination to save both mother and child, Thandiswa begins experiencing severe cramping. When Zwelethu finally returns with what he hopes is salvation, he receives devastating news that he may have arrived too late.
Week 2: September 8-12, 2025
Episode 106 – Monday, September 8, 2025
Life-Threatening Treatment and Marital Strain
In a desperate attempt to save both Thandiswa and their baby, Zwelethu administers an antidote that nearly proves fatal to Thandiswa. Against all odds, she survives this dangerous treatment. Meanwhile, Mandla experiences feelings of marginalization in his marriage when he and Philile engage in heated arguments about the cost of Mxolisi’s tombstone, revealing underlying tensions in their relationship.
Episode 107 – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Gratitude and Power Struggles
Thandiswa expresses deep gratitude to Zwelethu for his role in saving their baby’s life. However, she remains determined to prevent Jaxon from gaining control and power within their household. The stakes rise when Mabizela makes threatening gestures toward Philile, accusing her of stealing his business clients and disrupting his operations.
Episode 108 – Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Homecoming Arguments and Revenge Plans
Thandiswa and Zwelethu return home, but their reunion is complicated by disagreements about their strategy for revenge against Jaxon. Despite her pregnancy and the recent medical emergency, Thandiswa remains adamant about participating in whatever plan they devise, showing her unwavering determination for justice.
Episode 109 – Thursday, September 11, 2025
Ritual Preparations and Miscalculations
Against Zwelethu’s better judgment, Thandiswa successfully argues for her inclusion in their planned house burning. Ngcuka provides Jaxon with crucial timing information about an upcoming ritual. In a case of mistaken intelligence, Zwelethu overhears a conversation between Martha and Jaxon but misinterprets the information, incorrectly assuming the house will be empty during their planned attack.
Episode 110 – Friday, September 12, 2025
Infiltration and Ignored Warnings
Thandiswa and Zwelethu successfully infiltrate Caesar’s house and begin their preparations for arson. Simultaneously, Jaxon undergoes his supernatural initiation ritual under Ngcuka’s guidance. During this mystical ceremony, Ngcuka’s supernatural senses detect an intruder’s presence, but Jaxon dismisses these spiritual warnings, leaving himself vulnerable to the impending danger.
Week 3: September 15-19, 2025
Episode 111 – Monday, September 15, 2025
Basement Trap and Arson Attack
In a shocking turn of events, Thandiswa discovers Jaxon and Ngcuka in the middle of their initiation ceremony. She quickly locks both men in the basement, trapping them during their vulnerable ritual state. Working together, Thandiswa and Zwelethu set the house ablaze, intending to eliminate their enemies. In a mysterious twist, Ngcuka mysteriously vanishes from the locked basement, leaving only Jaxon to face the flames.
Episode 112 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Survival Shock and Family Devastation
The Dlamini family receives devastating news about the house fire and fears the worst for Martha’s safety. In a stunning revelation that shocks everyone, including the perpetrators, Jaxon has somehow survived the deadly fire that was meant to eliminate him, raising questions about his supernatural protection or pure luck.
Episode 113 – Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Survival Reality and Business Coercion
Thandiswa and Zwelethu struggle to process the disturbing news of Jaxon’s miraculous survival, realizing their assassination attempt has failed. Meanwhile, Philile and Petunia attempt to extract themselves from the dangerous loan shark business, but Mabizela refuses to let them go, using coercion and threats to force them to continue working for his operation.
Episode 114 – Thursday, September 18, 2025
Counter-Plotting and Secret Discoveries
Jaxon and Martha begin developing their own revenge plot against their enemies, unaware that their targets are simultaneously planning counter-strategies. Mandla remains completely oblivious to his wife Philile’s secret and dangerous business dealings. When Philile intervenes to protect Petunia from harm, her good intentions backfire, plunging her deeper into trouble with dangerous criminal elements.
Episode 115 – Friday, September 19, 2025
Calm Before Storm and Shocking Discoveries
Zwelethu works to convince Thandiswa to maintain her composure and avoid reckless actions, promising to handle the Jaxon situation personally. Mandla makes a shocking discovery when he searches through Philile’s personal belongings, uncovering evidence of her secret activities. In another surprise development, Mamiki learns that her health concerns are not what she initially believed – her test results confirm a pregnancy.
Week 4: September 22-26, 2025
Episode 116 – Monday, September 22, 2025
Murder Plots and Betrayal Confessions
Jaxon and Martha escalate their revenge plans by hiring a professional hitman to eliminate Thandiswa, showing they’re willing to go to deadly extremes. The truth comes out when Philile finally admits to Mandla that she’s been working as a loan shark, leaving her husband feeling completely betrayed by her deception. Mamiki confirms her pregnancy but keeps the father’s identity a closely guarded secret.
Episode 117 – Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Fierce Confrontations and Paternity Claims
Thandiswa and Jaxon engage in an intense, violent confrontation that escalates beyond words. Zwelethu is forced to physically intervene to prevent serious harm to either party. Mamiki continues struggling with her unexpected pregnancy while revealing to Leroy that Magolide is the father, though questions remain about the truth of this claim.
Episode 118 – Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Surveillance Paranoia and Close Calls
Zwelethu develops a growing suspicion that he’s being followed and surveilled by unknown parties. When he attempts to confirm his suspicions by checking for his tail, the mysterious follower disappears, making him realize that the threat to his safety may be much closer and more immediate than he initially understood.
Episode 119 – Thursday, September 25, 2025
Emergency Departure and Information Leaks
Recognizing the immediate danger they face, Zwelethu and Thandiswa make the critical decision to leave town immediately. Their paranoia proves justified as they attempt to escape potential harm. Martha discovers that Zwelethu has checked out of his accommodations and immediately contacts Jaxon with this crucial intelligence, setting up a potential confrontation.
Episode 120 – Friday, September 26, 2025
Chase and Collision
Professional tracker Herve successfully locates Thandiswa and Zwelethu before they can complete their escape from Emnyameni. The pursuit culminates in a serious vehicular accident that puts all parties at risk. Meanwhile, in a separate but equally dangerous situation, Mabizela dramatically interrupts Mandla’s religious sermon, bursting in with a gun and physically dragging the pastor away from his congregation.
Week 5: September 29-30, 2025
Episode 121 – Monday, September 29, 2025
Deadly Resolution and Damage Control
The confrontation with Herve reaches its deadly conclusion when Zwelethu kills the tracker in what appears to be self-defense. Following this violent encounter, Zwelethu sends a clear warning message to Jaxon, promising that he’s coming for him next. Songanga seeks financial compensation for Mamiki’s pregnancy situation, but she continues protecting the true father’s identity while asking for more time to resolve the situation.
Episode 122 – Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Final Ultimatums and New Romance
Mandla attempts to use reason and negotiation to resolve his dangerous situation with Mabizela. However, the criminal makes an unthinkable demand – he will only release Mandla if he’s allowed to spend one night with Philile, putting the pastor in an impossible moral position. Meanwhile, Mamiki encounters a wealthy, charming Indian man who speaks Zulu, potentially offering her a way out of her current predicament or complicating her situation further.
Character Development and Themes
Major Character Arcs
Thandiswa & Zwelethu: Their relationship is tested by pregnancy complications, revenge plots, and life-threatening situations. Their unwavering commitment to each other drives much of the month’s action.
Philile & Mandla: A marriage under strain as secrets about illegal loan sharking activities come to light, testing their religious values against survival necessities.
Jaxon & Martha: The antagonist duo evolves from victims to plotters, showing their resilience and determination for revenge.
Mamiki: A mysterious pregnancy storyline with hidden paternity creates intrigue and potential romantic complications.
Central Themes
- Survival and Resilience: Characters face life-threatening situations and must find ways to persevere
- Revenge and Justice: The cycle of vengeance drives major plot developments
- Secrets and Betrayal: Hidden truths threaten relationships and create dangerous situations
- Supernatural Elements: Traditional medicine, spiritual visions, and mystical warnings add depth
- Family and Loyalty: Characters must choose between personal safety and protecting loved ones
Viewing Information
How to Watch:
- Network: e.tv
- Time: Monday to Friday at 21:00 (9:00 PM)
- Genre: Drama, Supernatural Thriller
- Target Audience: Adult viewers seeking complex, culturally relevant storytelling
Conclusion
September 2025 proves to be a pivotal month for Smoke & Mirrors, featuring intense character development, supernatural elements, and life-altering decisions. From Thandiswa’s pregnancy complications to deadly revenge plots, the series continues to blend traditional African spiritual elements with contemporary social issues.
The month’s episodes showcase the series’ strength in creating complex, morally ambiguous characters who face impossible choices. With professional hitmen, mysterious pregnancies, loan shark operations, and house fires, September delivers the high-stakes drama that has made Smoke & Mirrors a compelling addition to South African television.
As the series progresses, viewers can expect continued exploration of themes including family loyalty, supernatural beliefs, survival instincts, and the consequences of revenge. The intricate plotting and cultural authenticity make this series essential viewing for drama enthusiasts seeking sophisticated, locally relevant storytelling.
