Empini episodes 49-50 recap: Nothing personal

This week on Empini, Ndoni finally lowers her guard with Zenzele, revealing her suspicions about her father’s death – and her belief that Khaya might have been involved. Meanwhile, the General plots to regain his power, Mzoxolo uncovers the shocking truth about Khaya’s true identity at MPS, and Mkhonto is on a mission to get Striker out of his life. Here’s the breakdown.

Mkhonto’s double life unravels

Striker confronts Mkhonto about using performance enhancers, but Mkhonto denies everything, keeping both the truth and his fears about the side effects to himself. Determined to help, Striker later searches Mkhonto’s room, finds the stash, and delivers an ultimatum: either Mkhonto quits and tells his family or Striker will expose him. Furious, Mkhonto instead tries to have his mother fire Striker.

Ndoni’s fresh start

Ndoni informs Zenzele she’s ready to leave town and start over, feeling she’s finally come to terms with her past. Zenzele tries to change her mind, but she’s firm. Madlopa, however, raises doubts about Zenzele to Ndoni – how did he know about those photos? But Ndoni, tired of intrigue, remains determined to leave it all behind. She’s done playing detective.

Nosi’s request

After her fling with Jabulani, Nosi decides not to tell Uhuru and instead asks Zenzele to find him a position at MPS to keep him busy. Zenzele agrees, but this favour seems bound to shake up the dynamics at MPS.

It was nothing personal

Thobani, bruised and beaten, is released by the General’s thugs. Later, the General visits him at home, brushing off the assault as “nothing personal.” But Thobani is in no mood to forgive or forget.

The General’s strategic moves

Still aiming to regain influence, the General visits Winnie. He hints that there’s more to MPS winning back the government contract than meets the eye, playing the game of who holds the best secrets.

Mzo’s bombshell discovery

Mzo heads to Johannesburg to gather lobola blankets and stops by MPS to share his engagement plans with Zenze. But during his visit, he uncovers a shocking truth in Zenze’s office: Khaya is supposed to be dead. Now armed with this explosive knowledge, Mzo holds the power to finally cut Khaya out of Sasa’s life. Will he use it?

Find out next week when new episodes of Empini land on Thursday, only on Showmax!