4 September 2023

The Real Housewives of Gqeberha

Gqeberha’s reality queens are coming to Showmax to serve iconic scenes, bling and real life on 1Magic’s fabulous reality series, The Real Housewives of Gqeberha.

Meet stylish events planner, mother and wife Norma Nicol (who married into Ghanaian royalty); sought-after MC and award-winning businesswoman Buli G Ngomane; dedicated mom, former construction project manager and recent widow Liz Prins; successful salon owner and the wife of the city’s former mayor, Unathi Faku; and Ashleigh Mather, a wife and mom who works in the fashion industry.

As 1Magic says, “The cast of RHOGQ are ready to 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' 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.

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