- On Friday, 9 January 2026, Mzansi Magic revealed the premiere date for Uthando Nes’thembu .
- The channel released a teaser showing Musa Mseleku dealing with the fallout from his choices, while his eldest daughter offers him marriage guidance
- Responses on social media have been varied, with some viewers thrilled for the upcoming season and others expressing their discontent with the storyline
Uthando Nes’thembu enthusiasts are excited following the announcement from Mzansi Magic regarding the launch of Season 9. The channel provided a teaser trailer that indicates Musa Mseleku will have to face the repercussions of his past actions.
Season 9 follows significant revelations made during a six-part series, Uthando Nes’thembu: Uncut.
When does Uthando Nes’thembu Season 9 begin?
On Friday, 9 January 2026, Mzansi Magic announced via its X (Twitter) account that Uthando Nes’thembu Season 9 will debut on Wednesday, 4 February at 20:00.
This new season of the acclaimed reality TV series will present new episodes on Mzansi Magic channel 161 on DStv two times a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The channel has shared a teaser trailer of the forthcoming season. The announcement read:
“Isithembu sikaMseleku asisafani, and every decision made has led them here, but will the head save it all? 😩🔥 Let’s find out when the new season of #UthandoNesthembu Realnovela lands on Wednesday, 4 February at 20:00.”
What can viewers expect in Uthando Nes’thembu Season 9?
The teaser trailer depicts Musa Mseleku tidying his home after his wives have left him. In the clip, he shares a heartfelt monologue where he describes his emotional pain.
“I am a man that has been hurt so much. There’s no one looking after uMzumbe, and it was left to die,” Mseleku explained.
The teaser also shows MaYeni lamenting her decision to reconcile with Mseleku. Meanwhile, MaKhumalo, who has frequently been the recipient of his hurtful remarks, suggests she is overwhelmed and breaks down emotionally.
Additionally, Mseleku’s eldest daughter, Izingane Zesthembu star Sne Mseleku, offers her father some marriage advice.
“Whoever stresses you must leave if they want to leave,” she advises in the teaser.
Watch the full video below:
Isithembu sikaMseleku asisafani and every decision made has led them here but, will the head save it all? 😩🔥
Let’s find out when the new season of #UthandoNesthembu Realnovela lands on Wednesday 4 February at 20:00. More here: https://t.co/Ua4VTjkN3I pic.twitter.com/Vi6Ukm1MUf
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) January 9, 2026
Fans share their thoughts on Uthando Nes’thembu Season 9 announcement
Viewers have taken to social media to express their varied opinions. While some users are eagerly anticipating Season 9 of Uthando Nes’thembu, others have voiced criticism of the plot. Some have also noted their displeasure with Sne’s involvement in her father’s marital issues. Additionally, there were comments regarding one of Mseleku’s wives being absent from the trailer.
Below are some of the comments:
@teffo_ME remarked:
“Judging by the previous season looks like Makhumalo is finally feeling the heat. She has been acting strong all along because of love, but ganyane ganyane kea bona gore she is detaching.”
@Themba0381 commented:
“You know dark days are upon you when Sne gives you advice. 😩🥲”
@Paballo_maseko_ observed:
“There’s truly no VIP in the Mseleku household, shem. Everyone wa gowa😂 I can’t wait to see what season 9 has in store for us.”
@fikile_ndwandwe pointed out:
“Yo, see how my Queen Mbali is not in this clip, she’s gone, gone. Asidlali la.”
