Real Housewives of Johannesburg returns for season 3 with new faces

 

Get ready for a wild ride! Drama and glamour return as The Real Housewives of Johannesburg resumes with new faces

 

After a three-year hiatus, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ) promises to revive the drama and glamour that made it so popular. 

 

Lebo ‘Jojo’ Mokoena, Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho, Keabetswe Marema, Thobekile Mdlalose, Nicole Watson and Mamus Koka will join season three of the highly-anticipated show which will premiere on Friday 19 May 2023 on 1Magic, DStv channel 103. 

 

Season 3 will follow the all-new group, with some familiar faces, of six dynamic women as they navigate their lives and get a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles, friendship dynamics, romantic relationships, as well as everything else in between. The show highlights both their successes and struggles in their personal lives as well as the drama that unfolds when the six get together.

 

The Real Housewives format is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

 

“The Real Housewives franchise has become is much-loved show across the continent, and viewers have been clamouring for the return of the Johannesburg edition," says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. 

 

"It was our first South African foray into the international franchise, and we are so proud to bring back the drama and glamour for which the show is known. 1Magic remains the ultimate destination for South African viewers seeking original, local content. With a rich catalogue of content, including another season of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, 1Magic has something for everyone and is committed to changing the way our audiences access local content," concludes Adonisi.

 

From fashion to philanthropy and social influence, these women have made their mark in Johannesburg, sharing their lives as they juggle careers, family life and jam-packed social calendars, while we take a candid look at what it takes to make it in Mzansi.

 

Find out who the dynamic The Real Housewives of Johannesburg cast members are: 

 

• RHOJ audiences know Lebo ‘Jojo’ Mokoena's old soul. Last time around, all of her ventures were tied to her ex-husband, but now she is setting out on her own. Currently, the host of a podcast and radio show is in the process of self-discovery. Lebo is ready to see what life looks like as a single businesswoman. 
• Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho is no stranger to theRHOJ franchise, returning from season 2 hoping to change the narrative and reintroduce herself. This time around, Lethabo wants to use her platform to support and uplift the boychild – all while building her empire. With a thriving career and having achieved huge success over the years, is Lethabo ready for the next big step in her life?
• Born and raised in Soweto, Keabetswe Marema, a mother of three will take viewers into her interesting yet complicated family dynamic as well as the opulence of her day-to-day life as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing. As she sets out on finding her passions and financial freedom from her ten-year marriage, Kea’s story is one of love, sacrifices and trauma. Her goal is to encourage women to love themselves first and to realize that it's never too late to find their happiness and everything else they deserve.
• An ambitious entrepreneur, serial investor and traditional healer, Thobekile Mdlalose knows how to get the action rolling. The advocate for healthy lifestyles has been an avid worker from a young age, however, she had her career fine-tuned and her ambitious spirit set alight by her husband who gave her all the business tools and tricks she needed. 
• Dynamic serial entrepreneur and newly divorcedNicole Watson has the right mix for a realitytelevision personality. She has taken on the challenge of creating successful businesses while dealing with challenges in her personal life. Miss Know It All does not shy away from a "teachable" moment with her castmates, has a plethora of international connections and celebrity friends and while dedicated to her son, she makes time for the Nicci Lee Watson Foundation which is centred on youth development. 
• Mamus Koka's life is very colourful, with twists and turns on the way to becoming a force to be reckoned with. By day she works as an HR administrator for an NGO organisation and by night, on occasion, she shares content on her YouTube channel where she talks about a variety of topics while also hosting a podcast with her husband called, Couple of Things. Despite her desire to continuously learn and grow, Mamus does not enjoy hard work in life, even if she can if necessary.

 

Don’t miss season 3 of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, starting Friday 19 May at 20:30 on1Magic (DStv channel 103).