'Isitha: The Enemy' Cancelled: e.tv Drama Series to End in April 2027 After Four Years on Air

• e.tv confirmed that Isitha: The Enemy will not return for another season, with the show's final episode set to air on 23 April 2027
• The broadcaster described Isitha: The Enemy as the last of its legacy dramas, hinting at a new wave of content coming to the channel
• Viewers can still expect deaths, plot twists and new characters before the curtain falls, including a fresh face played by Kabelo Motsilanyane

One of e.tv's most-watched drama series is heading for the exit. The broadcaster confirmed on Monday, 7 September 2026, that Isitha: The Enemy will wrap up permanently on 23 April 2027, with no plans for a renewal.

The show, which began as a spinoff of The Black Door in 2023 and followed the Sokhulu family into a standalone series, holds the distinction of being the last remaining "legacy" drama on e.tv. Over its run, it picked up recognition at the SAFTAs and Royalty Soapie Awards, earning wins for Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Telenovela, Best Achievement in Cinematography, and Outstanding Lighting Direction.

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Months after it was renewed, Helga Palmer, Group Head of Content Development and Strategy at eMedia Investments, acknowledged the show's place in the channel's history while signalling a new direction.

What to expect before the Isitha: The Enemy finale

Mandla N, co-founder of Black Brain Pictures and executive producer on the series, promised that the final stretch would honour the show's identity.

"There are still a lot of stories left to tell before we say goodbye."

The lead-up to the finale will include a storyline called "Bulldozed," which centres on the demolition of shacks and the community fallout that follows. e.tv says audiences should brace for deaths, unexpected plot turns and new faces. Among the new arrivals is Dineo Mtshali, a Soweto-born fashion designer played by actress and musician Kabelo "KB" Motsilanyane, whose character is set to disrupt the life of lead character Mapholoba. Isitha: The Enemy airs on e.tv at 20:30.

See the original post that broke the news below:

Mzansi reacts to Isitha: The Enemy's cancellation

The announcement did not go down well with fans, who flooded social media with their frustration:

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@PalesaS_ said:

"Something is wrong ka etv... cause ain't no way!"

@XolieMahlangu remarked:

"I don't know why they keep cancelling good shows."

@Amukels commented:

"My goodness 💔"

@LuthandoNjabulo asked:

"😳what? Thought the show was doing well in terms of viewership? Wonder what could lead to this."

e.tv drops trailer for new telenovela

In other news, Briefly News reported that a new show, Land of Mills and Money, premiered on e.tv on Monday, 31 August at 7 PM.

The show, which has a stellar cast, is set in Mpumalanga and follows a young police officer whose life unravels after a heist leaves her guarding a dangerous secret.

Source: Briefly News