The Real Housewives of Johannesburg began airing on 3 August 2018
Follows the lives of six fiery, glamorous and wealthy Johannesburg women, from their luxurious homes to their prestigious family life, and all the drama that comes with being rich.
Languages: English, Xhosa, Tswana
First episode date: 3 August 2018
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg was first rumoured in 2014. Another company took over production – repurposing some of the footage and reshooting with an added cast member to create the critically panned Divas of Jozi, which premiered on SABC3 in 2016. In January 2018, as part of M-Net's ongoing rebrand of their Vuzu Amp channel to 1Magic – it was announced that they had secured an official version of the Real Housewives franchise, to premiere within the year.
On December 7, 2021, original cast-member Naledi Willers died at the age of 30 after suffering from breast cancer.
Original cast:[]
In July 2018, the season one cast was announced.
The first season premiered on August 3, 2018, with Evodia Mogase, Mercy Mogase, Christall Kay, Brinnette Seopela, Naledi Willers Busisiwe 'Lendy' Ter Mors joining the cast.
On November 23, 2018, the series was renewed for a second season.
Season 2 cast changes[]
On May 23, 2019, both mother and daughter, Evodia & Mercy Mogase, announced their departure from the show.
On September 18, 2019, the cast of the second season was announced.
The second season premiered on October 18, 2019, with Lebo JoJo Mokoena, Lethabo Mathatho, Mpho Merriweather, Mpumi Mophatlane and Tarina Patel joining Christall Kay and Brinnette Seopela.
Season 3[]
In April 2021, it was revealed that production for the third season had been halted due to a physical altercation between Christall Kay and Brinnette Seopela.
In November 2022, Mzansi Magic confirmed the series is set to return with a brand new cast in 2023.