‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ is back, and season 5 is already serving up all the glitz, drama, and jaw-dropping moments fans crave!
Premiering on March 28, the new season promises more luxury, more twists, and even bigger personalities – and if the early reactions are anything to go by, it’s delivering in style.
Fans have plenty to say, and the tea is piping hot!
@SthembiD loved the season’s grand entrance: “Finally something worth watching on TV for us who enjoy the wealth, the parenting, the style, and all the drama these housewives bring into our living rooms… Showmax never fails to give us that. And the #RHODurbanS5 is exactly what I need.”
Finally something worth watching on TV for us who enjoy the wealth, the parenting, they style and all the drama these housewives bring in our living rooms…Showmax never fails to give us that..And the #RHODurbanS5 is exactly what I need ?. pic.twitter.com/2PziHzX2T9
— Ms SthembiD❤?? (@SthembiD) March 27, 2025
Not everyone, however, was feeling the same excitement. @LundiMali had strong opinions about Nonku Williams: “My dislike for Nonku is too much. She hasn’t even done anything, and I’m already skipping through her scenes – especially that Bible intro.”
My dislike for Nonku is too much? she hasn’t even done anything and I’m already skipping through her scenes?especially that bible into, ⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩⏩#RHODurban
— Luu. (@LundiMali) March 28, 2025
@NanSishange wasn’t buying it either: “Nonku starting the season with a prayer is actually blasphemous at this point.
“Yes, I’m judging her because for four seasons, Sis has not walked in the light at all. We are tired of the fake pastor thing. Just be your ratchet self, Ma’am. We are here for that.”
Nonku starting the season with a prayer is actually blasphemous at this point. Yes, I’m judging her because for 4 seasons Sis has not walked in the light at all. We are tired of the fake pastor thing. Just be your ratchet self Ma’am, we are here for that. #RHODurban
— Nan (@NanSishange) March 28, 2025
Meanwhile, @GuguSeritsane had a different take:
Nonku has been standing on business since Season 1, and I just KNOW she’s coming back with more heat. Love her or hate her, she is THE moment! #RHODurbanS5 pic.twitter.com/6BTVupydmq
— ?Gugz. (@GuguSeritsane) March 27, 2025
On the other hand, JoJo Robinson has been winning over some fans. @MandisaNzimand6 was impressed with her glow-up: “I’m liking uJojo. She’s giving us housewife, luxury, cars, house, and her style has evolved over the seasons.”
I’m liking uJojo.
She’s giving us housewife, Luxury , Cars , house and her style has evolved over the seasons. #RHODurban
— uMmeli wenu (@MandisaNzimand6) March 28, 2025
Even @LundiMali admitted warming up to her: “Oh, JoJo has grown on me so much. She’s so silly! I love her character.”
Oh Jojo has grown on me so much? she’s so silly! I love her character. #RHODurban
— Luu. (@LundiMali) March 28, 2025
Season 5 brings back familiar faces, including Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo – the longest-serving Housewives in Africa – alongside JoJo Robinson, who joined in season 2, and Angel Ndlela from season 4.
But the real shake-up? Three brand-new Housewives are stepping onto the scene, ready to stir the pot and shake things up.
With fresh rivalries, unexpected alliances, and all the extravagance fans expect, this season is bound to be unforgettable.
New episodes drop every Friday, so let’s see if season 5 truly lives up to the hype. If the first reactions are anything to go by, fans are in for a wild ride!
Words: Fame Frenzy
