Sorisha Naidoo on being an OG of The Real Housewives of Durban

Long-standing cast member Sorisha Naidoo has officially broken the record for the most reunion appearances on The Real Housewives of Durban, clocking in a perfect five out of five. She’s now the only Housewife to appear in every single reunion since the franchise launched in 2021.

The Real Housewives of Durban remains the longest-running Housewives franchise in Africa, with two of the continent’s longest-serving Housewives, Sorisha and Nonku Williams, holding it down since Season 1. But in a major twist this year, after Nonku did not attend the Season 5 reunion, Sorisha now holds the solo record for the most consecutive reunion appearances in Africa.

For Sorisha, the moment is bittersweet. With Nonku absent from this year’s reunion, the OG bond that’s anchored the show since Season 1 has shifted.

Ahead of the Season 5 reunion on Fridays 4 July and 11 July 2025, we sat down with Sorisha to chat about her journey, what she’s learned about herself, and who she would chop if she really did run the show.

How does it feel being the Housewife with the most reunions?

I feel kinda sad, to be honest, because Nonku always jokes that she’s “Miss International” and that she’ll be here for many more seasons. I really felt like she should have been here. It’s a bittersweet moment for me. I want to throw it in her face that I’ve made all five, but she’s not here for me to do that! We’ve been together from the very beginning, and I feel like she needed to be here for this one.

As someone who’s been here since day one, how has the show changed over the years?

The show has taken so many twists and turns. I’ve had the chance to see so many different sides of myself. There were amazing seasons, and there were tough ones. For me, it really depends on the group of ladies. That’s what guides your experience and shapes how you respond. Every cast dynamic brings out something different.

What’s something you’ve learned about yourself that you don’t like?

There was a time when I was very isolated and quite cliquey, and I couldn’t pull myself out of that space. Looking back, I don’t like how I reacted or how I boxed myself in. That wasn’t the best version of me, and it’s something I had to take accountability for. I did that to myself, and I’ve grown a lot since then.

Many people say you’re the anchor of the show. What would you like to see moving forward?

I’d love to see women who come in with a positive mindset, ladies who are hungry to do more and show different dimensions of themselves. This season had some great energy and great women, but I really wish we had more fun together. I could see us having a good time, more wholesome, joyful moments. That’s what I’d love to see more of.

There’s a running joke on social media that you “run the show” behind the scenes. So let’s lean into that for a second. If you could chop anyone from this season, who would it be and why?

First of all, I do not run the show! I’m just a cast member like everyone else. Those comments always crack me up; they’re so ridiculous. But if I did run things and had to make a cut, I’d say Minnie. I just don’t think she was the best fit for this group at this time. That’s just me being honest.

If you could bring back any former Housewives, who would you choose?

Definitely Londie, and I’d want her back full-time. And of course, my girls Annie and Slee. Those are my top picks.

Why should people watch the Season 5 reunion?

People have to watch this reunion. It’s going to be different without Nonku. The dynamics shift when one of the OGs isn’t there, and people will feel that. But trust me, there’s still so much to unpack. A lot is going to be revealed, things that will make previous episodes make a lot more sense. So if you want clarity, closure, and good entertainment, this is a reunion you don’t want to miss.