Here Are The New Cast Members Of 'the Real Housewives Of Durban' S5

Three new cast members - Ayanda Mthembu, Kwanele Kubheka and Lo Sithole - have joined Season 5 of popular reality show The Real Housewives of Durban RHOD which is releasing on Showmax on Friday, 28 March 2025.

Showmax has also released the shows full trailer, which is available to watch on YouTube here .

The four returning Housewives are OGs Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo, Season 2 alum Jojo Robinson and Season 4's Angel Ndlela.

Here are the new Housewives joining the cast:

35-year-old 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 SoSlee.

This season brings a lot of heart and realness. I feel like the team has done an exceptional job of bringing together women from all walks of life, ensuring that every viewer can find someone to resonate with, she says.

Kwanele, 30, is a mother of four, an entrepreneur and a social media influencer who is familiar with being in the spotlight. She has been traditionally married to her partner for over a year, with the marriage often making headlines.

She wants to use The Real Housewives of Durban to set the record straight about her life. People often think they know me based on what they see on social media, but there's so much more to my life," she explains.

"I'm not here to prove anything to anyone - I'm simply being myself. If that helps clear up any misconceptions, then great. At the end of the day, this is my real life, not just a curated social media version. I'm a housewife and an aspiring businesswoman, and I'm ready for people to see the full picture.

Lo, 40, is a pastors wife with strong traditional values. She co-owns and runs an artisan training school, the Industrial Training Centre in Pinetown, while her husband operates a plant hire business. Together, they also lead Discovery Church, balancing faith, family and entrepreneurship.