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Ekhaya Backpackers

Ekhaya Backpackers

Comedy1 Season
16
The Mthembus are an eccentric Soweto-based family who, saddled with their late mother's debts, open their family home as a backpackers...with hilarious results.
Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thobani Mbhele, Eve Rasimeni
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  • Dear Momma

    Episode 1 - 27 Mins
    Jabu does not make it on time for his mom's funeral and Papi is not impressed. The family learns that Buyisile had many secrets, one being a debt owed to a loan shark.

  • Let'S Get Professional

    Episode 2 - 21 Mins
    The guests at Ekhaya are not too happy with the customer service. Jabu rallies the troops to assign duties for their new business venture, and the family keeps trying to cut corners.

  • We Need Help

    Episode 3 - 23 Mins
    Jabu decides to get proper in-house help. Malume and Gogo start a business on the side. Madibuseng pulls a random move to protect what is hers.

  • Let Me Stop You Right There

    Episode 4 - 23 Mins
    The family receive a cease and desist letter. Papi and Jabu try their best to get the business registered, but it is not that easy. Jabu's true colours come out in Lerato's presence.

  • How Can We Fix This

    Episode 5 - 21 Mins
    Jabu tries his best to cancel their guest bookings diplomatically. Madibuseng tries to keep the business running 'off the books'. Meanwhile, Gogo tries to fraternise with a guest.

  • Our Business

    Episode 6 - 31 Mins
    The family's debt to The Undertaker grows, and he decides to conduct his other extracurricular activities at the house. Jabu suggests using Madibuseng as bait to get The Undertaker to walk away.

  • The Rating

    Episode 7 - 25 Mins
    Jabu tries to get the family on board to ensure the business is in good shape for their rating visit. Lerato is surprised by an unexpected guest. Papi forces Lerato to come clean.

  • Where Is Lerato

    Episode 8 - 22 Mins
    After Lerato flees, her dangerous past comes knocking at the family's door. The family find themselves in separate rooms where they take time to reflect. The Undertaker walks into an unwanted situation.

  • What An Ordeal

    Episode 9 - 25 Mins
    The family sits down with a psychologist and TV crew and talks about the events that took place. The family argue about who should get Buyisile's room.

  • Why Are You Here

    Episode 10 - 25 Mins
    In the season finale, the family questions Lerato when she returns home. The brothers reunite with their father, and he comes bearing not-so-good news.

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