Isitha: The Enemy- July 2023 Teasers (All Episodes)
Isitha: The Enemy, a South African soap that was developed as a sequel to The Black Door, follows the story of the Sokhulu family’s battles to maintain their unity in the face of adversity as new obstacles and adversaries enter the picture.
The story picks up at a royal homestead in eSwatini where we find out what happened to Chuma Sokhulu, who was presumed dead in The Black Door chapter of the Sokhulu story.
Have you ever wondered what happens when a preacher turns to a life of crime? Isitha: The Enemy explores just that.
The telenovela follows Chuma Sokhulu, a man who left his life as a preacher to become a criminal in a foreign country.
After being presumed dead for a year, Chuma makes a return to his hometown, only to discover that his brother has committed the ultimate betrayal.
With this explosive revelation, an epic sibling rivalry ensues between the Sokhulu brothers.
But soon, they will realise that they have a bigger enemy to face on the horizon.
Will the brothers be able to mend their sibling ties so that they can face this common enemy and reclaim what’s rightfully theirs?
In this new chapter, Thobani Nzuza makes a return as Chuma Sokhulu, while Zamani Mbatha will reprise his role as Khaya Sokhulu.
Other characters from the first chapter who will return include Rebecca Mabuza (Linda Sebezo) and Nomsa Sokhulu (Velephi Mnisi).
Dawn Thandeka King plays Royal Chieftess Nomcebo Ngwenya from the eSwatini royal household.
She is joined by Khanyisani Kheswa as Mbuso Ngwenya and Kabelo Thai as Pheko Motaung.
Isitha: The Enemy was created by Mandla N and Mpumelelo Nhlapo and is produced by Black Brain Pictures.
The executive producers are Mandla N, Mpumelelo Nhlapo and Annelie van Rooyen.
The head writer is Eddie Thaba, with a writing team including Bakang Sebatjane, Donald Ndlovu, Sweety Ntshangase, Wilson Shaddai, Elelwani Netshifhire, Makanaka Mavengere, Veronica Nkosana, Kgomotso Aphane, Mashadi Florence Rapeu, Tsale Makam, Mpo Osei-Tutu, Nokuphiwa Magubane and Oratile Mogoje.
The soundtrack is composed by Black Brain Pictures, Jamele J Ross, Senzo Afrika, Kurt Slabbert, Henwood, Bongo Riot and Mlindo the Vocalist.
Coming up on Isitha: The Enemy this July 2023:
Monday 3 July 2023
Episode 31
Love, Betrayal and Ambition
Chuma pleads with Nolitha to believe that he loves only her. Khaya confronts Velaphi for insulting the family. Khaya comforts Nolitha. Rebs suggests Martha works for Nomcebo permanently so she can continue spying.
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Episode 32
Back To The Belly Of The Beast
Nandi is overcome by jealousy when she finds Khaya helping Nolitha with a poster for the restaurant. At the salon Thenji is suspicious of Nelly’s sudden windfall while Enhle recognises her wig on Millicent and attempts to snatch it off her head.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Episode 33
Let’s Make A Baby
Chuma and Bandze go ahead with their fake cigar plan and dress like old people. Pheko and Velaphi try to figure out the meaning of the Sangoma’s warning. Khaya is guilt ridden when Nandi tells him she wants to give him a baby.
Thursday 6 July 2023
Episode 34
The Run Away Mother
Nelly catches a R5000 debt. Khaya wants to come clean about the Ifalethu secret. Velaphi shocks the family when he announces that the cleansing is already done. In Swaziland, Chuma and Bandze meet Mzwakhe who wants half of the business.
Friday 7 July 2023
Episode 35
Laughing At My Pain
Chuma realises that in order to sell cigars to the rich he needs Nomcebo, who is bonding with Martha. Bulelani is shocked to learn that Matshidiso lied about having a child. Velaphi is unimpressed when Nyiko presents the video he secretly recorded of him.
Monday 10 July 2023
Episode 36
Bombshells
Khaya and Nolitha agree that the sex they had was a mistake. Matshidiso is surprised to hear that she has a grandson and wants to meet him. Chuma feels good when he bags R10,000 from his first cigar deal.
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Episode 37
Ama Million
Khaya and Nandi manage to sign the deal and tell the family. Chuma feels snubbed. Velaphi’s video has gained more views and followers. Bandze advises Chuma to drop the cigar business in favour of cigarettes.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Episode 38
Plots, Plans, Promises
Khaya surprises Nandi with a road-trip while Nolitha makes Chuma prove that he’s ended things with Nomcebo. Nka name drops some big stars he knows and the boys give him a chance to be their manager. Rebs offers Pheko mind manipulation lessons.
Thursday 13 July 2023
Episode 39
Investing In Ours
A sex starved Chuma suggests that Nolitha is pushing him back into Nomcebo’s arms. Nomsa and Thenji forbid Velaphi from doing music. An excited Sinothile takes her son to see Matshidiso. After a bottle of whiskey and adult talk, Rebs and Pheko have sex.
Friday 14 July 2023
Episode 40
Old Habits Die Hard
Enhle consoles Matshidiso. Pheko is on cloud nine after the steamy sex with Rebs. Nolitha is bitter when Nandi and Khaya announce they’re trying for a baby as Nomcebo uses her feminine prowess to win Chuma over.
Monday 17 July 2023
Episode 41
Learning New Tricks
Nolitha loses her mind when she finds make-up on Chuma’s shirt. Rebs and Pheko agree on a no strings attached sexual relationship. Chuma uses his last money to order another shipment of cigars, ignoring Bandze’s warning.
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Episode 42
You Will Be Found
Nolitha finds herself willing to do whatever it takes to stop Nandi from getting pregnant. Enhle struggles with her new students. Nomcebo sets out on a new plan to get close to the Sokhulus. The church keyboard and Nka go missing.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Episode 43
Malicious Intentions
Nka is shocked when he finds out that Pheko is Reb’s new toy-boy. Khaya is ecstatic when Nandi tells him she could be pregnant. Enhle turns down an out-of-town job but reconsiders. Nomncebo effects the beginning of her plan.
Thursday 20 July 2023
Episode 44
Khaya’s Big Break
Khaya is over the moon when the R2-million is paid into his account and he gives the workers an increase. Chuma feels he deserves more. He takes the depot truck to Swaziland to collect his next stash. Nka organises sick notes for Velaphi and Nyiko so they can record.
Friday 21 July 2023
Episode 45
Never Go To War Unprepared
Chuma and Bandze narrowly escape without Sgara recognising them but he is suspicious. Rebs finds herself being vulnerable with Pheko. Nka gets in touch with Big Swati by posting a track on social media. Velaphi promises to spoil Amahle once his music makes money.
Monday 24 July 2023
Episode 46
Bayavuswa Abafileyo
The Sokhulus marvel at seeing themselves in the newspaper and praise Khaya, leaving Chuma feeling sidelined. Nyiko warns Velaphi against flirting and entertaining Onicca. Khaya is shocked when Rebs pays him a visit.
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Episode 47
Chisa Kick-Off
Chuma sinks lower, feeling like the family loser. Him and Bandze continue pushing the cigarettes. After their fight, Thenjiwe and Velaphi have a heart to heart. Nelly has a rocky start on her first day as Enhle’s replacement.
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Episode 48
Nothing Stays In The Dark Forever
Chuma is forced to come clean when Nomncebo discovers the cigarettes. Martha overhears everything. Amahle begs Velaphi to let her feature in the music video. Khaya confronts Chuma when he finds out the truck tracker has been disabled.
Thursday 27 July 2023
Episode 49
The Missing Millions
Khaya fires Chuma in front of the family. Nandi tries to make peace between the two brothers and unintentionally reveals the R2-million secret. Velaphi’s music video is underway.
Friday 28 July 2023
Episode 50
Guns Blazing
Nomncebo is rattled when she finds Chuma in revenge mode, cleaning his gun. He feels betrayed by Khaya and to get back at him he takes up Rebs’ offer to clean out the Depot again. Velaphi asks Onicca to keep what happened between them a secret.
Monday 31 July 2023
Episode 51
Fame and Fortune
Chuma wants his money. Khaya puts an offer on the table. Nelly finds herself cornered when the learners demand that Nka teaches them instead. Nka posts the music video online but is suspicious when Rebs asks for a copy.
Premiere episodes of Isitha: The Enemy air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 21h30.
Isitha: The Enemy- July 2023 Teasers (All Episodes)
