The highly anticipated fourth season of The Real Housewives of Durban is set to premiere on February 9, 2024, making it the longest-running The Real Housewives franchise in Africa as a Showmax Original.
Original housewives Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo are returning for Season 4, alongside Jojo Robinson for her third season, and Maria Valaskatzis and Slindile Wendy Ndlovu for their second. Joining the cast for the first time are Ameigh Sibahle Thompson, Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela, and Zamaswazi Ngcobo.
Ameigh Sibahle Thompson, also known as Amanda Sosibo, is a mother of two and a maritime graduate currently on a break from the pharmaceutical industry. She is the founder of the Fundisiwe Foundation, named after her late mother. Ameigh looks forward to bringing a fresh perspective to the show, embracing new challenges and opportunities.
Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela, with an honours degree in Industrial Organisational Psychology, is a serial entrepreneur based in Umhlanga. Aged 29, she is the youngest member of the cast and aims to share her journey into marriage and motherhood with the show’s fanbase.
Zamaswazi Ngcobo, a radio and TV personality from Eshowe in Zululand, is joining the cast to embrace a new challenge in the reality TV industry. Despite warnings, Zama sees it as an opportunity to diversify her portfolio and explore new aspects of her career.
Sam Kelly, executive producer at Let It Rain Films, promises a bigger and better Season 4, with a mix of original cast members and new faces. The show aims to continue telling relatable stories that resonate with the audience.
The Real Housewives franchise, distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. Showmax Originals include editions in Abuja, Lagos, and Nairobi, while hayu, NBCUniversal’s reality SVOD streaming service, is streaming Season 3 of The Real Housewives of Durban across 45 countries.
Bravo, the original home of the franchise, also features Season 1 of The Real Housewives of Durban. The success and popularity of the show have made it a staple in the reality TV genre, offering diverse narratives and experiences for the audience to connect with.