Meet the seven South African “housewives” starring on Showmax’s Ultimate Girl’s Trip, the Real Housewives spin-off.
‘ULTIMATE GIRL’S TRIP’
Showmax has announced that their new series Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip will be coming to the streaming platform soon. The series includes several “housewives” from various South African Real Housewives shows such as Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and Gqeberha.
The ladies take a luxurious trip to Jamaica.
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is one of the formats that will reinforce our belief that South African content does not only compete but shine on a global scale. The show is a celebration of friendship, culture, and the unique experiences that our carefully selected and amazing cast brings to the screen,” said Mbalenhle Ntuli, Head of Unscripted Content at MultiChoice.
MEET THE ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES’
BEVERLY STEYN
Property owner and investor Beverly Steyn starred on season one of the Real Housewives of Cape Town. She was born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal before she moved to the Mother City. Beverly is a mom one one.
LETHABO LEJOY MATHATHO
Media personality Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho starred on season two and three of the Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
LIZ PRINS
Liz Prins starred on season one of the Real Housewives of Gqeberha. She is a business owner in the construction industry.
MELANY ‘MEL’ VILJOEN
Mel Viljoen starred on season one of the Real Housewives van Pretoria. She is the owner of Tammy Taylor Nails South Africa and married to former lawyer Peet Viljoen.
NONKU WILLIAMS – LONGEST SERVING HOUSEWIFE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Nonku Williams is the longest-serving housewife in Africa. Her role on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip broke the tie she shared with Real Housewives of Durban co-star Sorisha Naidoo.
Nonku set tongues wagging on the first season of the Real Housewives of Durban when she revealed that the father of child is South African singer Sifiso Ncwane. Sifiso’s wife and mother of his kids, Ayanda Ncwane also starred on the first season of the series, which had audiences glued to their screens. On the third season of the series, Nonku introduced the audience to her then-boyfriend Dumisani Ndlazi, who she dubbed “Rough Diamond”.
There were reports claiming “Rough Diamond” was in prison for rape. However, there was no confirmation on the speculation. Nonku did however reveal that they had gone their separate ways and she accused him of stealing from her business.