The Real Housewives of Johannesburg

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg
Genre Reality television
Based on The Real Housewives
Starring
  • Evodia Mogase
  • Mercy Mogase
  • Brinnette Seopela
  • Christall Kay
  • Lendy Ter Mors
  • Naledi Willers
Country of origin South Africa
Original language(s) English, Xhosa, Setswana
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 12[1]
Production
Production location(s) Johannesburg, South Africa
Camera setup Multiple
Running time ~60 minutes (inc. ads)
Production company(s) RHOSA
Distributor NBCUniversal International Television Production
Release
Original network 1Magic
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 3 August 2018 (2018-08-03) – present (present)
Chronology
Preceded by The Real Housewives of Hungary
External links
Website

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (abbreviated RHOJ) is a South African reality television series that premiered on 3 August 2018, on M-Net's rebranded channel, 1Magic.

The show is developed as an international instalment of the American The Real Housewives franchise and the first instalment of the franchise set in Africa. The Real Housewives of Johannesburg focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Johannesburg, South Africa.

History & casting

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg was first rumoured in 2014 to be produced by local company Tigere Media, however the production company had failed to get appropriate licensing rights - leading to a stall in production in mid-2015.[2] Another company, Bravoplex Media, 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.[3]

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.[4]

In July 2018, the cast was announced to consist of six affluent women from the Johannesburg area; including mother & daughter Evodia & Mercy Mogase, aspiring pop-star Christall Kay, business owner Brinnette Seopela, law student and former Miss Botswana 2nd Princess Naledi Willers and golfer and socialite Busisiwe 'Lendy' Ter Mors.[5]

Timeline Of Housewives

Housewives Seasons
1
Evodia Mogase Main
Mercy Mogase Main
Lendy Ter Mors Main
Brinnette Seopela Main
Christall Kay Main
Naledi Willers Main
Friends of the Housewives
Nthabiseng Ramaboa Guest
Olwethu Leshabane Friend
Lerika Kleinhans Friend

Taglines

  • Evodia: “There can only be one queen in a beehive - that's me. Don't address me by any name - it's 'Madame' to you.”
  • Brinnette: “I've got a beautiful heart, a beautiful smile and a beautiful life - I had to endure a lot to get here.”
  • Mercy: “My body is my temple - I take good care of it. I live the life of a goddess - and it's very important I look like one.”
  • Christall: “I worked really hard, and sacrificed a lot for my dream home - I'm wonder woman.”
  • Naledi: “There's two sides for me: it's either black or white and no grey areas. If you're going to come for me: you'd better come correct.”
  • Lendy: “I've travelled the world; I've got a beautiful home! I love to laugh. Money chose me.”

Broadcast

The first season began airing episodes on 1Magic in South Africa on 3 August 2018.

References

  1. ↑ "ITVBe revisits Cheshire's Housewives". C21media.
  2. ↑ "Real Housewives become Divas of Jozi | News". TVSA. 2016-06-29. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  3. ↑ "Divas of Jozi: the reviews are in and they're B.A.D. - SABC3 - TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za.
  4. ↑ "A South African version of The Real Housewives finally coming to DStv".
  5. ↑ "Real Housewives of Johannesburg". 1Magic - Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
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