By Xabiso Ngqabe10 April 2025
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Whether you stream reality TV for inspiration or for the juicy drama from The Real Housewives, Showmax has you sorted.
Showmax has all the seasons of The Real Housewives of Durban and The Real Housewives of Johannesburg. Also available to stream are Showmax Originals The Real Housewives of Lagos, The Real Housewives of Abuja, The Real Housewives of Nairobi, and full seasons of Die Real Housewives van Pretoria, The Real Housewives of Cape Town and Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is available to binge on Showmax, taking eight of South Africa’s most iconic Housewives on a luxury trip to Jamaica.
Read more about each instalment of the beloved franchise that gives viewers an inside look at the world of affluent housewives around the world.
South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 1-5 | Showmax Original | Stream now
The Real Housewives of Durban, one of the ten most-streamed titles on Showmax in 2024, is returning for an exciting fifth season.
This season sees the return of OGs Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo, Africa’s longest-serving Housewives. Joining them are Jojo Robinson, who has been with the show since Season 2, and Angel Ndlela, who made her debut in Season 4.The new season also introduces a fresh dynamic with newcomers Ayanda, Kwanele Kubheka, Lo, and Precious, promising even more drama, glamour, and unforgettable moments.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa | Showmax Original
Eight iconic Housewives swop city glam for Jamaica’s vibrant paradise. Dive into the whirlwind of drama amidst the lush landscapes and pulsating reggae rhythms as these divas connect in ways you’ve never seen before.
The Showmax Original features eight of South Africa’s most memorable and iconic Housewives from five franchises: Beverly Steyn (The Real Housewives of Cape Town S1); Christall Kay (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-2); LaConco (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2); Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2-3); Liz Prins (The Real Housewives of Gqeberha S1); Londie London (The Real Housewives of Durban S2); Melany Viljoen (The Real Housewives of Pretoria S1); and Nonku Williams (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-4).
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg Season 1-3
This was South Africa’s first foray into The Real Housewives franchise, and both seasons of the show are ready to binge-watch on Showmax.
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg is a riveting reality series about some of the richest women in Johannesburg. They love money. They love drama. Besides the drama, you can also expect a lot of champagne sipping and a whole lot of fabulous lunches, brunches and the occasional teary moment from Jozi’s most glamorous ladies.
Die Real Housewives van Pretoria
Die Real Housewives van Pretoria takes the Real Housewives franchise to the South African capital city, where the only thing bigger than the drama is the hair. Provoco (Sex in Afrikaans) produced the first Afrikaans version of NBCUniversal’s hit international reality series franchise, The Real Housewives, for kykNET.
Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande
The second Afrikaans language edition of The Real Housewives franchise is set among the villas and vineyards of the Cape winelands with a cast of strong, independent women who are not afraid to speak their minds.
Join entrepreneur and former Miss South Africa Amy Kleinhans-Curd, stock trader Mariska Thorpe, businesswoman Karen Schwendtke, singer and marketing manager Candice Bester, aesthetic doctor Michelle van Zyl and former teacher Anita Lloyd as they open the doors of their luxurious houses, their hearts, and their lives to viewers.
The Real Housewives of Gqeberha
The ‘Real Housewives’ franchise continues to expand across SA, with this edition landing in Gqeberha. The series follows a group of upper-class women navigating their relationships, careers, and lavish lifestyles in Gqeberha.
Join Norma Nicol, Buli G. Ngomane, Liz Prins, Unathi Faku and Ashleigh Mather as they show you a side to Gqeberha that you’ve never seen before; one where the circles are tight and where the women bond through power.
The Real Housewives of Cape Town
The Real Housewives franchise is taking on the Mother City where everything is grand – from the beaches, the nightlife, and the scenery. The Real Housewives of Cape Town is the 17th international version of the franchise, and the fourth to be adapted in Africa.
The cast includes Beverley Stein, Rushda Moosajee, Loveline Abinokhauno aka Mrs Leo, Thato Montse, Camilla McDowell, Kutazwa ‘Rooksy’ Gqirana, and Luthando Lue, Lulwando ‘Lue’ Tukwayo.
Nigeria
The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 1-3 | Showmax Original
The first Nigerian instalment of the award-winning franchise, which is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group, returned for a third season in January 2025.
In true Lagos style, the ladies serve up all the high fashion, luxury, drama, and power moves that the franchise is known and loved for globally. Season 3 sees three fan favourites returning: Laura Ikeji Kanu, the ever-vibrant entrepreneur and social media personality; Mariam Timmer, the bold and charismatic PR expert; as well as Carolyna Hutchings, entertainment aficionado and savvy businesswoman who was a cast member in Season 1.
The Real Housewives of Abuja | Showmax Original
A new instalment of The Real Housewives franchise launches in Abuja, the Nigerian city of wealth and power.
The new series follows the luxurious lives of six influential and successful women in Abuja. The women include Arafa, Comfort Booth, OJ Posharella, Princess Jecoco, Samantha Homossany and Tutupie as they navigate their opulent lives, relationships, family and businesses within the powerful city of Abuja and beyond.
All the episodes of The Real Housewives of Abuja are ready to binge.
Kenya
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2 | Showmax Original
Showmax, in partnership with NBCUniversal Formats, also brought The Real Housewives to Kenya. The Real Housewives of Nairobi, a new Showmax Original, now streaming on Showmax.
Follow a group of dynamic women as they navigate their lavish lifestyles, relationships and careers in Nairobi. These women include Susan Kaittany, Vera Sidika, Sonal Maherali, Minne Kariuki, and Lisa Christoffersen.
All the episodes of The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2 are ready to binge.
International
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S14
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) follows the lives of some of the most affluent women in the world as they enjoy the lavish lifestyles only Beverly Hills can provide.
Season 14’s stars include former Uber and Netflix chief marketing officer Bozoma Saint John, who grew up in Ghana and Kenya, and actresses Garcelle Beauvais (Black Girl Missing, The Other Black Girl, Survival of the Thickest) and Kyle Richards (of Halloween fame), who’ve both picked up multiple People’s Choice nominations for the show. This season’s lineup includes Erika Girardi (aka singer and actress Erika Jayne), fashion designer Dorit Kemsley, and socialite and businesswoman Sutton Stracke. Also look out for philanthropist and entrepreneur Kathy Hilton (Kyle Richards’ half-sister and Paris Hilton’s mom) and Oscar nominee Jennifer Tilly (from Chucky and Bound), coming in as friends of the Housewives.
The Real Housewives of Potomac S8-9
The reality series follows several well-to-do women who are part of an exclusive society in a community of rolling hills and gated mansions in Potomac.
Stacey Rusch is a former QVC host, who has an eight-year-old daughter and is in the middle of a divorce. Keiarna Stewart is a successful entrepreneur, who has reservations about some of the ladies, but is trying to forge her own place within the group.
The Real Housewives of Orange County S18
As The Real Housewives of Orange County returns for its highly anticipated 18th season, the drama is hotter than ever. As the groundbreaking original series in The Real Housewives franchise, OC continues to captivate audiences with its mix of glamour, conflict, and personal growth.
In this season, Shannon is working hard to move forward, grappling with the fallout from her DUI and the challenges of rebuilding her life. Emily embarks on a new fitness journey, becoming obsessed with her gym routine, while relationships are tested as both Gina and Jenn face new chapters in their personal lives – exploring major changes in their living arrangements with their partners.
The Real Housewives of Dubai S2
Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Dubai (RHOD) returns us to the glamorous, ultra-rich world of Sara Al Madani, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan, Caroline Stanbury and Kenyan-born, Somali and Ethiopian supermodel and entrepreneur, Chanel Ayan.
The eleventh instalment of the Real Housewives franchise, RHOD’s second season kicks off with Caroline Stanbury’s marriage to former Real Madrid soccer player Sergio Carrallo taking strain amid home renovations, while Sara is ready to put her past behind her. Caroline Brooks brings her friend, singer Taleen Marie, to Lesa’s Good Weather Girls brunch … which could fill the gap left by Nina Ali’s departure..
The Real Housewives of Miami S4
The Real Housewives of Miami returns to Bravo and the drama on South Beach is hotter than ever. Guerdy’s Abraira shock breast cancer diagnosis and relationship revelations bring some friendships closer than ever while tearing others apart.
As Daily Beast says, “The Real Housewives of Miami is officially Bravo’s best franchise… This is the funniest, most vulnerable, and irresistible ensemble on Bravo.”
The Real Housewives of New Jersey S14
Four affluent housewives from New Jersey in the US lead an exciting life as they try to juggle their social and personal lives.
Now in its 15th year, RHONJ was up for Reality Show of the Year at this year’s People’s Choice Awards, where it was previously nominated for Favourite TV Guilty Pleasure. Season 14 promises to deliver all the drama you’ve been craving, with Housewives Teresa Giudice – who’s been nominated for three MTV TV Awards, including Best Reality Star and two Best Fight awards – and fellow Best Fight nominees Margaret Josephs and Jackie Goldschneider, as well as Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral, Rachel Fuda, and Jennifer Fessler.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy
The ‘ex-housewives’ of Bravo are heating things up in this third season filled with drama, love, luxury and travel. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy brings together iconic former New York Housewives Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer and Kristen Taekman for what promises to be the trip of a lifetime.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City S4
In the majestic mountains of Utah is a hidden social circle made up of successful women who have created their own paradise filled with luxury homes and shopping sprees.
Season 4 is off to a salty start as the housewives dig up old feuds and start new rivalries, leading up to a shocking betrayal. Plus, there’s a new face in the housewives’ exclusive circle, as Angie introduces Monica Garcia (who used to work for Jen Shah), in a development that the LA Times says has “made The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City unhinged, unmissable TV.”