The Real Housewives of Durban returns with new faces

Showmax's popular reality show, The Real Housewives of Durban, is returning with its fifth instalment later this month .

And as every previous season came with new faces, season 5 followed suit and will introduce three new housewives: Ayanda Mthembu, Kwanele Khubeka and Lo Sithole.

According to Showmax, the new season continues to break records by featuring the longest-serving housewives in Africa and the most seasons of any  The Real Housewives  franchise on the continent.

OG's Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo are set to return, alongside season 2 alum Jojo Robinson and season 4’s Angel Ndlela.

In the trailer, controversial fan-favourite Nonku Williams reveals that she is married – this time not to a scammer or any man but to God. 

"God is a God of second chances. I’ve messed up in the past, but God always has His arms open,” she says in a clip.

Here's a look at the new cast members.

Ayanda Mthembu (35)

Ayanda is a wife, mother of two and a successful optometrist with two thriving practices. Before joining the show, the businesswoman was a fan of Slee Ndlovu, proudly aligning herself with Team Slee.

Kwanele Khubeka (30)

Kwanele is a mother of four, an entrepreneur and a social media influencer who is no stranger to the spotlight. She has been traditionally married to her partner for over a year, and throughout their relationship, their marriage has often made headlines, with many weighing in. 

She plans to set the record straight on the show.

Lo Sithole (40)

Lo is a pastor's wife with strong traditional values. She co-owns and runs the Industrial Training Centre in Pinetown, Durban, an artisan training school, while her husband operates a plant hire business. Together, they also lead Discovery Church, balancing faith, family and entrepreneurship.

Lo says she hopes to inspire young women to Christianity and to show the life of a pastor's wife.

Catch the premiere of The Real Housewives of Durban season 5 on Friday, March 28. 

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