The Real Housewives of Durban

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

The Real Housewives of Durban
GenreReality Television
Based onThe Real Housewives
Presented by
  • Phat Joe (Season 1)
Starring
  • Sorisha Naidoo
  • Kgomotso Ndungane
  • Ayanda Ncwane
  • Nonkanyiso Chonco
  • Anne-Tonni Lodick Mthembu
  • Nonku Williams
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesEnglish, Zulu, tswana
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
Production locationsDurban, South Africa
Camera setupMultiple
Running time~45 minutes
Production companyRHOSA (seasons 1)
DistributorNBCUniversal International Television Production
Release
Original networkShowmax
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Audio formatStereo
Original release29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)

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, Kgomotso Ndungane, Ayanda Ncwane, Nonkanyiso Chonco, Anne-Tonni Lodick Mthembu and Nonku Williiams

Showmax announced that RHOD has been renewed for season 2, airing for 2022.[3]

Overview & casting
Cast members from The Real Housewives of Durban
Housewives Seasons
1
Sorisha Naidoo Main
Kgomotso Ndungane Main
Ayanda Ncwane Main
Nonku Williams Main
Anne-Tonni Lodick Mthembu Main
Nonkanyiso Chonco Main

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.[4]

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.[4]

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.[4]

Nonkanyiso Chonco made headlines as former President Jacob Zuma's fiancée and baby mother.[4]

Anne-Tonni Lodick Mthembu is wife of media personality Kgolo Mthembu. She owns luxury beauty studios and is an event producer.[4]

Nonku Williams opened a wine brand called Ashes to Beauty Winery.[4]

It is reported that Kgomotso Ndungane and Ayanda Ncwane will not return for season 2.[5]

Episodes
Season Episodes Originally aired
First Aired Last Aired
1 14 January 29, 2021 April 30, 2021

The reunion was hosted by TV and radio personality Phat Joe and took place in Johannesburg.[6]

References
  1. "https://twitter.com/1magictv/status/1350090111942356992". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-12-02. 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. "Meet the cast of 'Real Housewives of Durban'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  5. Magadla, Mahlohonolo. "Kgomotso Ndungane on leaving the Real Housewives of Durban". Truelove. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  6. "#RHOD reunion fail: Why was 'mean girl' Kgomotso Ndungane absent?". The South African. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
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