Pimville is a gripping, heartfelt drama set in the vibrant township of Soweto, where love, ambition, and betrayal collide. The show celebrates resilience, community, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
Produced by Bakwena Productions, the series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel, and family bonds are tested. With an exceptional ensemble cast and a storyline rich in authenticity, Pimville is poised to become one of South Africa’s most compelling television experiences.
Episode highlights
Episode 1 – Monday, 9 February 2026
Detective Sergeant Pheello chases a case that refuses to stay buried, but the deeper she digs, the more tangled her world becomes. Naledi and Kenneth’s anniversary should be a celebration, but secrets linger beneath the surface.
Episode 2 – Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Mmusi and Naledi fly too close to the sun and Mmusi gets burnt. Detective Sergeant Pheello receives a call that brings her back to the case. MJ meets his match, a foe with the potential of being a friend. Quincy and Jones receive a rude awakening from Mme Mathapelo and Kenneth.
Episode 3 – Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Pheello’s Sunday takes a sharp turn when a critical lead in her case points to an unexpected name. Naledi walks a tightrope between her marriage and a forbidden love. As E Moholo’s sermon touches on love, Jobe forces his family into uneasy alliances, and Quincy and Jones’ graveyard mission threatens to awaken more than just the dead.
Episode 4 – Thursday, 12 February 2026
Rakgadi Wa Freistata shows up unannounced, saying she had a dream about Mmusi but ends up questioning Pheello and Mmusi about having kids. Pheello has a long day at work when she is suddenly removed from her case and made to chase a serial rapist. When she comes face to face with him, she is reminded of a childhood trauma she had long buried. Has Kenneth confessed to the wrong person?
Episode 5 – Friday, 13 February 2026
The risky love affair between Mmusi and a pregnant Naledi teeters on danger when Kenneth is drawn to their web of deceit. Meanwhile, Jobe is excited to receive the news about Rofhi’s plans, while Jones is thrown when his crush unexpectedly responds to his advances.
Episode 6 – Monday, 16 February 2026
A fatal confrontation between Mmusi and Kenneth ends in the macabre death of the undertaker. Naledi’s missing ring seems to be the piece of evidence that will tie her to the scene of a crime. Meanwhile, Pheello faces resistance from her Captain, who is convinced that she is too close to take on the case. While Mmusi finds a way to exonerate himself and his lover from a charge of murder, the Tumagole two siblings struggle with their emotions when they are forced to come face to face with the death of their beloved brother.
Episode 7 – Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Pheello’s instincts flare as a clean arrest feels too perfect, pointing to a hidden hand. Naledi wrestles with guilt and family duty after Kenneth’s death. Quincy and Jones pay tribute to Kenneth.
Episode 8 – Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Naledi goes from being the queen of the Tumagole household as they prepare for the funeral, to hearing news that might just destroy her world. Meanwhile, Pheello doesn’t know that she might have led the social media rapist to his next unsuspecting victim.
Episode 9 – Thursday, 19 February 2026
Detective Pheello’s investigation into the Mafellong break-in bears no fruit but gives her a clearer light on what could have happened. Naledi and Mmusi’s guilt deepens, forcing them to overcompensate. The Tumagole brothers have a hard time mourning their brother’s death.
Episode 10 – Friday, 20 February 2026
As Kenneth is laid to rest, Naledi faces blame from Mme Mathapelo, the brothers try to make peace bringing in lightness, while a silent predator quietly targets Pheello and Rofhiwa.
Episode 11 – Monday, 23 February 2026
Mmusi’s guilt conjures a confession that isn’t real yet. Naledi presses on amid family strife, while Rofhiwa’s dreams draw a predator closer in Pimville’s shadows.
Episode 12 – Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Pheello continues to haunt a frustrated Jobe as she tries to get to the bottom of who could have killed Kenneth. Naledi blows a fuse when Jobe wants to ensnare her in his dirty dealings. A beautiful supper is ruined when the Serial Rapist returns to familiar grounds. While Quincy and Jones come up with a plan to make MoGhele jealous, Rofhiwa burns her bridges with MJ.
Episode 13 – Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Pheello hits a brick wall in her investigations, but what she doesn’t know is that one of her enemies is bringing the fight to her home. Meanwhile, at the Sithole household, Jobe thinks Zinzi has post-natal depression while Rofhiwa gets lured by the Social Media Rapist. Jones is frustrated because he doesn’t know where he stands with MoGhele.
Episode 14 – Thursday, 26 February 2026
When Jobe tries to be a good neighbour, he’s not aware that he’s putting himself on Pheello’s radar. When Jones fears that MoGhele might be hurt, he ends up confessing something to her. Meanwhile, Rofhiwa puts herself in harm’s way, and MJ can’t even warn her.
Episode 15 – Friday, 27 February 2026
Pheello tries to shake down Jobe to find out about his illicit dealings while she has him in custody. Rofhiwa is whisked away to her interview in a luxury car, but little does she know that it is a trap. The Tumagoles try to regain control of Mafellong funeral parlour from Naledi. Quincy and Jones plan to get serious about their lives.
Catch Pimville weekdays at 21:00, on SABC2 and simulcast on SABC Plus.
