In SABC1’s explosive March episodes of Uzalo, Nkunzi’s long-awaited trial reaches boiling point, Lilly’s prison nightmare spirals out of control, and KwaMashu begins reshaping itself in the absence of its feared kingpin. Betrayals cut deep, alliances shift overnight, and power changes hands in ways no one saw coming.
Read on for what’s coming up from Monday, 2 March to Tuesday, 31 March 2026…
Monday 2 March 2026 – Episode 3
Jo-ann tightens the noose as Nkunzi’s trial heats up. Meanwhile, Nkazimulo makes himself at home in Nkunzi’s absence, unsettling Geja.
Tuesday 3 March 2026 – Episode 4
Lilly’s prison world turns deadly when a feared inmate exposes her as a cop. Sasha offers her freedom — at a devastating moral cost.
At the same time, Nkazimulo’s ambition grows as KwaMashu starts shifting without Nkunzi.
Wednesday 4 March 2026 – Episode 5
Court is in session and Nkunzi appears to be gaining ground. Sholiphi overhears something she shouldn’t, and Sbu is shaken when EXCO members badmouth Lilly.
Thursday 5 March 2026 – Episode 6
DK’s testimony could seal Nkunzi’s fate — but he refuses to accept a prison death sentence.
Sasha corners Lilly: betray her principles or watch her father go down.
Friday 6 March 2026 – Episode 7
Lilly’s desperate deal with Sasha leads to horror. Mondli and Matthews scramble for witnesses as Mbazo takes the fall, shifting the balance of power.
Monday 9 March 2026 – Episode 8
Mondli pressures I’nsizwa into a dangerous move. Njeza and MaDongwe catch a break — but Lilly is missing from the moment.
Tuesday 10 March 2026 – Episode 9
The Xabas strategise to rescue Lilly as danger closes in behind bars. Hawu and Sgidi find themselves trapped either way.
Wednesday 11 March 2026 – Episode 10
Just as judgement looms, Nkunzi’s trial takes an unexpected twist. The Xabas learn Lilly was stabbed six times and panic sets in.
Thursday 12 March 2026 – Episode 11
Nkazimulo’s betrayal devastates Geja. KwaMashu reacts to Nkunzi’s conviction, and Screwdriver eyes leadership.
Friday 13 March 2026 – Episode 12
Geja searches for answers behind Nkazimulo’s betrayal. Lilly faces a chilling death threat.
Monday 16 March 2026 – Episode 13
Nkunzi loses patience behind bars. Lilly seeks cleansing in the ocean, while Sipho’s hustle collapses.
Tuesday 17 March 2026 – Episode 14
Prison life humbles Nkunzi with cleaning duty. Lilly’s strange cheerfulness worries the Xabas.
Wednesday 18 March 2026 – Episode 15
Nkunzi hits breaking point in filthy chaos. Mondli crushes Lilly’s hope of returning to duty.
Thursday 19 March 2026 – Episode 16
While Nkunzi benefits from his hidden millions, Lilly struggles with her status. Prince finds momentum — until his past resurfaces.
Friday 20 March 2026 – Episode 17
Father and son clash during a tense prison visit. MaDongwe grows suspicious of Lilly’s behaviour.
Monday 23 March 2026 – Episode 18
Nkunzi orders Geja to secure him a lifeline. Lilly snaps when her therapist fails to call.
Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Episode 19
Nkazimulo catches Geja trying to access Nkunzi’s safe and issues a warning. Nkunzi tells Geja to “dance to his tune” — for now.
Lilly finally gets her therapy appointment, and Prince starts a new job.
Wednesday 25 March 2026 – Episode 20
A brutal power shift shakes Westville. Nkunzi’s empire crumbles, yet he refuses to surrender.
Thursday 26 March 2026 – Episode 21
Nkunzi bribes his way into breathing room. Lilly longs to return to work, but her demons linger.
Friday 27 March 2026 – Episode 22
Nkunzi pressures Mbalenhle into theft. Lilly’s desk duty feels like another punishment.
Monday 30 March 2026 – Episode 23
Geja heads to eNdlende on Nkunzi’s orders. Lilly’s frustration at the station erupts.
Tuesday 31 March 2026 – Episode 24
Sholiphi launches a fundraising blitz to free Nkunzi, but eNdlende faces deeper instability.
Fikile proposes hosting the Good Friday youth service at Trailblazers.
Commentary
March is all about power under pressure. Nkunzi may be behind bars, but he’s still pulling strings — bribing, manipulating, and commanding loyalty from a distance. Yet, the real wildcard is Nkazimulo. His ambition feels colder, sharper, and far more unpredictable.
Lilly’s storyline, meanwhile, is heartbreakingly intense. From being exposed as a cop to surviving a brutal stabbing, her fight isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and psychological. Her journey toward healing will likely be slow and complicated.
One thing is clear: KwaMashu will never be the same again.
📺 Premiere episodes of Uzalo air on SABC1 Mondays to Fridays at 20h30.