In e.tv’s scorching Smoke & Mirrors teasers for Monday, 19 May through Friday, 23 May 2025,
Jaxon shows no mercy, Thandiswa takes drastic steps, and Mpendulo faces death behind bars. Meanwhile, back in Emnyameni, relationships are tested, and petty rivalries go up a notch.
Here’s what to expect in this action-packed week…
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers for Monday, 19 May 2025:
In Monday’s recap, Thandiswa stuns Leroy and Mamiki with the truth — Mpendulo is in jail for attempted murder.
But things quickly go from bad to worse when Jaxon makes a shady call to the magistrate, blocking Mpendulo’s bail before it even reaches court.
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers for Tuesday, 20 May 2025:
Desperate, Thandiswa begs Jaxon to let Mpendulo out on bail — but he shuts her down cold. Even Phakathi can’t help.
Then Jaxon’s real motive is revealed: he wants Mpendulo dead in prison. This man is playing a deadly game with no rules.
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers for Wednesday, 21 May 2025:
The stakes rise as Mpendulo’s trial looms. Thandiswa crosses a line by bribing the Prosecutor to drop the case.
Meanwhile, the drama trickles down to Kayise, who lashes out at Fanyana after learning he moved on to Lihle without blinking. Messy much?
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers for Thursday, 22 May 2025:
Thandiswa and Sakhile, with no options left, accept a plea deal. But before they can breathe, Mpendulo is attacked in his holding cell.
Back in Emnyameni, Petunia is fed up with Sparky and the gents rehearsing — and she’s not afraid to shut it down.
Smoke & Mirrors Teasers for Friday, 23 May 2025:
Mpendulo survives the prison assault — just barely. Sakhile, desperate to save his son, makes Jaxon a mysterious offer.
And in true Petunia fashion, she’s fuming when Sparky’s moment in the spotlight begins to steal her thunder.
Smoke & Mirrors airs Mondays to Fridays at 21h00 on e.tv — and this week, survival, scheming, and power plays take centre stage.