By Xabiso Ngqabe15 October 2024
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 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 Durban Season 1-4 | Showmax Original
It’s high fashion, lavish spending and business empires with the eThekwini queens who are inviting us to get a glimpse of their glamorous lifestyles, gorgeous homes and successful businesses. The Real Housewives of Durban is the 24th international and second South African instalment of The Real Housewives franchise, with four full seasons streaming on Showmax.
From luxurious rides to magnificent mansions, and stunning outfits, Annie Mthembu, Ayanda Ncwane, Kgomotso Ndungane, Nonkanyiso Conco, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo brought the drama in Season 1, while RHODurban Season 2 introduced Londie London, Jojo Robinson and Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku. Season 3 sees Annie Mthembu, Nonku Williams, Sorisha Naidoo and Jojo Robinson returning, joined by Maria Valaskatzis, Mbali Ngiba and Slindile Wendy Ndlovu. Season 4 includes three new housewives who are both no stranger to the spotlight- fashion television host Zama Ngcobo, Ameigh Thompson and Angel Ndlela.
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 1-2 | 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 second season in September 2023.
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. This show gives you a peek into the opulent and oh-so-extra lifestyle of some of the most affluent Lagos women living their best Eko-Miami lives. Plus, all the drama and gbas gbos you can expect from The Real Housewives franchise.
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 Miami S3 | Stream from 21 October
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.
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 New Jersey
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 of Salt Lake City
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.”
The Real Housewives of Potomac
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.
The Real Housewives Potomac returns for its eighth season, with Gizelle Bryant in a situation-ship with a younger man, Grande Dame Karen Huger making some lifestyle changes after a health scare, and Ashley Darby confronting life as a single mom. Wendy Osefo tackles an exciting new endeavour, but clashes with the new housewife, Nigerian American attorney and entrepreneur Nneka Ihim, who reveals some serious accusations about Wendy’s mom. Despite rumours of cheating, Robyn Dixon is sticking with Juan —and everyone has something to say about it. Candiace Dillard-Bassett (whose Season 6 clash with Mia Thornton earned the show an MTV TV Award nomination for Best Fight – Unscripted) is touring her album, but bankrolling the cost is taking its toll on her and Chris. Mia, meanwhile, is debating starting couples therapy – or finding a divorce lawyer…
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