The Real Housewives of Durban S1
Made in South Africa
Meet the eThekwini queens of the first season of The Real Housewives of Durban. Binge all the episodes plus the reunion now.
Get ready for all the spice, as these eThekwini queens throw open the doors to their lavish lifestyles, parenting challenges and business empires.
Starring six of Durban’s most intriguing high-flying women and socialites, The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) features Annie Ludick, Ayanda Ncwane, Kgomotso Ndungane, Nonkanyiso Conco, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo.
Look: The Real Housewives of Durban Cast Season 2 Finally Revealed
RHOD is the second South African instalment of The Real Housewives franchise and builds on the popularity of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, which was one of the 10 most streamed local series on Showmax in 2019.
It is directed by Valen’tino Mathibela (Lebo M – Coming Home, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, Survivor SA, The Voice SA) and produced by Let It Rain Films. Lee Doig is creative directing; Doig won an Emmy for his cinematography on Survivor USA and has earned another nine nominations for his work across 34 seasons of the hit show.
RHOD comes first to Showmax. Binge all the episodes and the explosive reunion now.
Meet the queens of eThekwini
Sorisha Naidoo
Sorisha Naidoo, a former Miss India South Africa, imports around 25 beauty products through her company SSBO. She is the wife of billionaire businessman Vivian Reddy.
Nonku Williams
Nonku Williams is founder of Ashes to Beauty Winery and has business interests in construction. She is a divorced mom of three.
Nonkanyiso Conco
Nonkanyiso Conco owns beauty brand Laconco Naturals.
Kgomotso Ndungane
Kgomotso Ndungane owns an events and floral business called Oak Celebrations and recently launched her own luxury home, body and bath product line, Lelapa. Ndungane is married to former Springbok Odwa.
Ayanda Ncwane
Ayanda Ncwane is CEO of Ncwane Communications and president of The Africa Gospel Awards. Ncwane is the widow of gospel legend Sfiso.
Annie Ludick
Annie Ludick owns Durban’s luxury beauty salon Annaesthetic, as well as an events and marketing company and a dance agency. She is planning her white wedding to Durban businessman Kgolo Mthembu in April.
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