The Real Housewives of Durban

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The Real Housewives of Durban
GenreReality Television
Based onThe Real Housewives
Presented by
Starring
  • Sorisha Naidoo
  • Nonkanyiso Conco
  • Ayanda Ncwane
  • Kgomotso Ndungane
  • Annie Mthembu
  • Nonku Williams
  • Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku
  • Londie London
  • JoJo Robinson


Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesEnglish, Zulu, Tswana
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes28
Production
Production locationDurban, South Africa
Camera setupMultiple
Running time~45 minutes
Production companyLet It Rain Films
DistributorNBCUniversal International Television Production
Release
Original networkShowmax
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Audio formatStereo
Original release29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)
Chronology
Preceded byThe Real Housewives of Johannesburg
Followed by

The Real Housewives of Durban (abbreviated RHODurban) is a South African reality television series that premiered on 29 January 2021, on Showmax.[1]

The show is developed as the 24th international instalment of the American The Real Housewives franchise and the second instalment of the franchise set in South Africa. The Real Housewives of Durban focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Durban, South Africa.[2]

The current cast consists of Sorisha Naidoo, Nonkanyiso Conco, Annie Mthembu, Nonku Williiams, Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku, Londie London, and JoJo Robinson. Previously featured cast members include original housewives Kgomotso Ndungane and Ayanda Ncwane.

In September 2021, the show was renewed for a second season by Showmax.[3]

Overview & casting[]

Cast members from The Real Housewives of Durban
Housewives Seasons
1 2 [4]
Sorisha Naidoo Main
Kgomotso Ndungane Main Guest
Ayanda Ncwane Main Does not appear
Nonkuleko "Nonku" Williams Main
Nonkanyiso "LaConco" Conco Main
Annie Mthembu Main
Thobile Khumalo Mseleku Does not appear Main
Londie London Main
JoJo Robinson Main
Friends of the housewives
Mabusi Seme Friend

Sorisha Naidoo is a former Miss India South Africa, a former radio and TV broadcaster; an actress, businesswoman, the wife of billionaire businessman Vivian Reddy and a mom of two.[5]

Kgomotso Ndungane is married to former Sharks and Springbok player, Odwa, a businesswoman and a mom to two. She recently launched her luxury personal care brand, LeLaPa at Seaton Manot, in Salt Rock.[5]

Ayanda Ncwane is the widow of gospel legend, Sfiso Ncwane, and is the CEO of Ncwane Communications and Sfiso Ncwane Productions. She is also the president of the Africa Gospel Awards. In 2018 Ayanda released a book about her marriage to Sfiso, ’For The Love Of Sfiso Ncwane’.She is also mother to two.[5]

Nonkanyiso Conco made headlines as former President Jacob Zuma's fiancée and baby mother and recently started hosting the second season of Mzansi magic's original TV series Ingane Yam'.[5]

Annie Mthembu is wife of media personality Kgolo Mthembu. She owns luxury beauty studios and is an event producer.[5]

Nonku Williams opened a wine brand called Ashes to Beauty Winery and is baby mother of Sfiso Ncwane(revealed on the first episode of season 1) .[5]

Episodes[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
114January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30)
2TBAJanuary 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)2022 (2022)

Season 1 (2021)[]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleOriginal release date Viewers
(millions)
11"Welcome To Durban"29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)N/A
The Real Housewives of Durban are introduced as Sorisha invites the fellow housewives to her Diwali Festival and asks Kgomotso to decorate the event; At the Diwali festival things get emotional when Nonku confronts Ayanda about her late husband.
22"Baby Momma Saga"5 February 2021 (2021-02-05)N/A
The Conversation Between Nonku And Ayanda Continues As They Reach An Understanding; Sorisha Invites The Ladies Out For Game Night As Nonku Confronts Thobekile About How She Didn't Have Her Back At The Diwali Event As Ayanda Meets An Old Foe At The Game Night.
33"From The Ground Up"12 February 2021 (2021-02-12)N/A
44"Google Me, Honey"19 February 2021 (2021-02-19)N/A
55"Love And Pain"26 February 2021 (2021-02-26)N/A
66"The Messy Low Down"5 March 2021 (2021-03-05)N/A
77"The Tale Of The Wig - Snatcher"12 March 2021 (2021-03-12)N/A
88"Smoke & Mirrors"19 March 2021 (2021-03-19)N/A
99"Back Stabbers & Wives"26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)N/A
1010"Uninvited..."2 April 2021 (2021-04-02)N/A
1111"The Streets Are Talking"9 April 2021 (2021-04-09)N/A
1212"Say It To Her Face"16 April 2021 (2021-04-16)N/A
1313"Reunion Part 1"30 April 2021 (2021-04-30)N/A
The reunion was hosted by TV and radio personality Phat Joe and took place in Johannesburg.[6]
1414"Reunion Part 2"30 April 2021 (2021-04-30)N/A
The reunion continued for part two.[6]

Season 2 (2022)[]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleOriginal release date Viewers
(millions)
151"New Faces, Old Secrets"28 January 2022 (2022-01-28)N/A

References[]

  1. ^ "https://twitter.com/1magictv/status/1350090111942356992". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-12-02. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ "'The Real Housewives of Durban' started with fireworks - literally". The South African. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  3. ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo. "RHOD is returning for season 2 - here are 5 shocking moments from the first season". Truelove. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  4. ^ "LaConco, Nonku, Sorisha and Annie return for the Real Housewives of Durban S2". stories.showmax.com. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Meet the cast of 'Real Housewives of Durban'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  6. ^ a b "#RHOD reunion fail: Why was 'mean girl' Kgomotso Ndungane absent?". The South African. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-12-02.

Taglines[]

Season 1

Sorisha: "I have a billion reasons to smile. My family and furries are just some of them."

Annie: "I've choreographed my life perfectly. It's Mrs. Ambition to you."

Ayanda: "Music is the business, and I am its boss."

Nonku: "In a world full of choices, I know I am enough."

Kgomotso: "I've spent my life learning the game and I know just how to play it."

Laconco: " I never stumble. Distinctive is the centrepiece of my table."

Season 2

Laconco: "Life has thrown me into the fire, but I've chosen to be the fire."

Jojo: "What you see isn't always what you get. I am not your average Jo."

Thobile: "They say my marriage defines me. That's not true, I play lead in my life story."

Nonku: "I am a free spirit. I live by my own rules, honey, and I'm not constrained by society."

Annie: "I built my own stage and, best believe, I put myself on it too."

Sorisha: "Word on the street is I'm filthy fun and fabulously nice."

Londie: "It's been a curvy road up, but wait till I get to my throne."

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