11 January 2022
The Real Housewives of Durban cast: Season 2
Season 1 delivered addictive drama as the Housewives bonded, gossiped and, of course, clashed. In Season 2, we’re introduced to three new women who will be bringing all the class, glamour, sass, and drama we’ve come to expect from the franchise.
Season 2 of the Showmax Original The Real Housewives of Durban launched on 28 January 2022, and new episodes land every Friday.
Londie London
Londie London’s decision to join The Real Housewives of Durban was sparked by her return to Durban and her becoming a wife to businessman Hlubi Nkosi and mom to a ten-month-old baby boy, Uminathi.
“Since I’ve become a wife, and a mother, I thought it would be a great idea for the public to see how I’m rebranding myself,” says the musician, actress and jewellery designer. “People know me as this sexy singer and I feel like they don’t really know my personality and what I’m about outside of the entertainment industry.”
“Londiwe oozes class and confidence,” says Season 2 director Thumeka Hlotshana from Let It Rain Films. “She is relatable and honest when the moment calls for it, especially about the things that matter. Her favourite word, ‘Honey’, is definitely going to be the thing for the season… ‘Enjoy, honey!’”
Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku
Being married to popular polygamist Musa Mseleku, Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku is no stranger to the public eye. In addition to her appearances on Uthando Nes’thembu, she’s a radio personality on Vuma FM and an in-demand motivational speaker, among other things.
Thobile’s decision to join The Real Housewives of Durban is inspired by her desire to bring out her individuality more. “Many people know me from Uthando Nes’thembu, and they haven’t had the opportunity to know and understand Thobile as an individual,” she says. “Wherever I go, I’m always associated with the family I’m married into, which is not a bad thing and is not something I have a problem with. However, I do have a life outside of the whole family.”
Her decision was also motivated by her hunger to find like-minded women. “I need people that I can mingle with, people who inspire me and make sense to me,” she says. “I’ve already seen these women do things for themselves, which is inspiring. They are self-driven like I am.”
“Thobile is definitely a new flavour,” says Thumeka. “Not only is she already popular from her family show but she is the only wife currently in a polygamous marriage. She is from a humble village on the South Coast so The Real Housewives Of Durban is going to take her outside of her comfort zone as she tries to fit in with a group of wives living the big city dream.”
Jojo Robinson
The wife of Durban businessman and former South African kickboxing champion Calven Robinson, Jojo is a tattoo fanatic, artist, and mother to her six-year-old son, Rocco.
“I decided to join this season because I wanted to give a new perspective on the tattooed community. Often people have assumptions about people with tattoos and I wanted to flip that around and show everyone that you should never judge a book by its cover. I also always wanted to do something in TV and thought this would be a good way to kick-start that. I love doing things that are out of my comfort zone, and I think this was the perfect space for self-growth and to create new friendships. It’s time to make the circle bigger, baby. And bring a little sugar and spice to an already amazing group of women.”
“Jojo is outspoken, colourful and unapologetically herself,” says Thumeka. “Her love for art comes through in pretty much everything she does. She loves her family and friends, but is never afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right. Viewers can expect straightforward conversations and responses from Jojo. She is loud, humorous and simply fun.”
Who’s returning to The Real Housewives of Durban
Housewives Annie Mthembu, Nonkanyiso Conco, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo will all be returning for S2.
Season 1’s January 2021 launch set a then-record for the most first-day views on Showmax ever, trended on Twitter almost every Friday, and sold internationally to hayu, who have screened it in over 27 countries outside of Africa.
The Real Housewives franchise is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. Showmax is also in production on the first season of The Real Housewives of Lagos, the 16th international version of The Real Housewives format and the third to be adapted in Africa.
Want more about The Real Housewives of Durban?
New episodes land every Friday from 28 January 2022, and the whole of Season 1 is ready to binge-watch, only on Showmax.
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