Empini episodes 51-52: A picture is worth a thousand bullets

In the dramatic Season 1 finale of Empini, secrets explode into action as Ndoni gets dangerously close to the truth, Zenzele’s careless mistakes unravel his plans, and the General sets his sights on Kokstad for a deadly showdown. Here’s the rundown.

Jabulani faces a “gunman” in training

We kick off with a bang - literally - as a masked man holds Jabulani at gunpoint! Thankfully, it’s just an MPS training session, but the intensity sets the tone for what’s to come.

Ndoni digs into Zenzele’s secrets

Ndoni isn’t buying Zenzele’s smooth act. Who is the mysterious “Grootman” that contacted him? Teaming up with Madlopa, they begin digging into Zenzele’s connections in Kokstad, convinced there’s more to his story - and his secrets - than meets the eye.

The General smells blood

The General wants Zenzele gone. His plan? Dig up dirt and push him out of MPS so Uhuru can take control - and sell it. He puts Thobani in charge of finding something to use against Zenzele. Thobani doesn’t waste time, ordering Jabulani to bug MPS’s executive offices. 

Mzo confronts Masasa about Khaya

Mzo is furious. How can Khaya be alive and hiding out on their property while the world thinks he’s dead? He demands answers from Masasa and insists Khaya leave immediately.

Zenzele’s slip exposes Khaya

Zenzele gets careless during a phone call with his mother, mentioning Khaya in the present tense. Thobani, listening in thanks to the surveillance, now knows Khaya is alive and hiding in Kokstad. He delivers the bombshell straight to the General, who decides to wait for the perfect moment to strike.

Mkhonto’s dangerous habit takes its toll

Mkhonto’s use of performance enhancers spirals out of control. After injecting himself, he collapses into a seizure. Striker finds him just in time and rushes him to the hospital. Will Mkhonto survive his reckless choices?

Ndoni and Madlopa head to Kokstad

Armed with secret footage showing Khaya meeting with Mzo, Ndoni and Madlopa head to Kokstad to investigate. They’re on a mission to uncover the truth, but they have no idea just how dangerous the situation is about to become.

The General goes to war

The General isn’t playing games. With a small military unit in tow, he heads to Kokstad to capture Khaya alive. But Ndoni and Madlopa, already on the scene, sense trouble and prepare for a fight.

Ndoni’s shocking discovery

The truth is finally revealed - Khaya is alive! Ndoni confronts him, demanding answers, but before they can resolve anything, the General’s men storm the property, guns blazing. A deadly shootout erupts, and the General gives chilling orders: leave no witnesses.

A cliffhanger finale

As Season 1 comes to a close, the stakes have never been higher. Will Khaya, Masasa and Mzo survive the General’s ambush? Can Ndoni make it out alive? And how will this explosive revelation impact everything? While we wait for Season 2, stream all episodes of Empini, only on Showmax!