(Monday 13 May 2024 Episode 166)
Something wicked
Angelina risks it all to save her family and Lindiwe has a favour to ask of Andile.
(Tuesday 14 May 2024 Episode 167)
Float
Lindiwe’s past finds its way to the present and Paulina’s rage and pain pushes her to do the unthinkable.
(Wednesday 15 May 2024 Episode 168)
The limit
Andile has a bone to pick with yet another parent. The Mokoena family is torn apart and the Hlophes feel a crisis creeping towards them.
(Thursday 16 May 2024 Episode 169)
Healing blues
Lindiwe finally decides to put the past behind her, not knowing the extent of the game that’s being played. Angelina seems to have some regrets.
(Friday 17 May 2024 Episode 170)
Say a little prayer
Angelina battles with the consequences of her actions while the Hlophes fight to save their loved one.
(Monday 20 May 2024 Episode 171)
Please forgive me
The Dikanas get a surprise delivery while Angelina is betrayed by her own emotions and struggles to say goodbye.
(Tuesday 21 May 2024 Episode 172)
Imperfect but united
The Hlophes get news, Angelina stands up to Cobra and a catastrophe happens on Andile’s watch.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024 Episode 173)
For the love of family
Lindiwe is determined to do right by her sister no matter what. Paulina finally finds solace and the Hlophe family’s hope is renewed.
(Thursday 23 May 2023 Episode 174)
You’re not stupid
The Hlophes are not the only ones concerned about Khwezi and thanks to Cobra a rift forms between Paulina and Angelina, again.
(Friday 24 May 2024 Episode 175)
Let me in
The Mokoena household gets competitive, while the Hlophes have an episode that might lead them to the truth. Something happens that makes Lindiwe uncomfortable.
(Monday 27 May 2024 Episode 176)
The bad guy
Paulina and Angelina battle it out, while the Hlophes try to get through their trauma.
(Tuesday 28 May 2024 Episode 177)
Law of the jungle
The Hlophe nightmare is far from over and Paulina’s behaviour has everyone concerned, but they’re more shocked by Angelina.
(Wednesday 29 May 2024 Episode 178)
Meet Mpendulo
Paulina makes Angelina regret her choices while the Dikanas get a bit of a surprise.
(Thursday 30 May 2024 Episode 179)
Mother’s milk
Lindiwe is unaware of the snake lurking in her home, Cobra is forced to say a painful goodbye while Kedibone refuses herself a hello to someone new.
(Friday 31 May 2024 Episode 180)
No hogging
Lindiwe finally meets the real Nolwazi and Kedibone finds herself fighting a losing the battle.
The River 5 airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.