Real housewife Nonku's attitude is running riot

BEFORE I delve into the drama of the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD), | would like to clarify some common misconceptions about reality shows.

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

Yes, they have become the holy grail for TV networks and streaming platforms, propelling the content into trending territory and, in doing so, pushing up the viewership/streams.

Hence, the deluge of content available at any given time and the renewals of popular shows.

Of course, the juiciest storylines make the final cut - hence some characters cry foul after finding themselves pegged as villains.

With RHOD and shows of a similar ilk, the wardrobe and make-up are always a talking point. The main characters always look cover-ready. I can't imagine how many outfits they go through in one episode, let alone a whole season, including the reunion episodes.

And I highly doubt that the bill is footed by the production house.

My rambles are going somewhere, I promise, so please bear with me.

I was looking forward to the new season of RHOD. After a lacklustre first season, it got progressively better in entertaining streamers.

I have been a fan - the drama was de-stressing, for sure, especially in season four, where the divide among the cliques was like the parting of the Red Sea. Some made it to the new season, others didn't.

OGs Sorisha Naidoo and Nonku Williams are back alongside season 2’s Jojo Robinson and season 4’s Angel Ndlela. They are joined by Kwanele Kubheka (aka Fafa), Lo Sithole and Ayanda Mthembu.

Minenhle “Minnie” Ntuli and Precious Udoye are brought in as friends of friends but end up taking up a chunk of the screentime.