It’s time for season 3 of Real Housewives of Johannesburg to return to the television screen with 1 Magic. Following a three-year break, the show is set to return with a brand-new cast. The upcoming season will be broadcast on May 19, 2023, at 20:30 CAT on 1Magic. Prior to this, season 2 of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg ended in January 2020. Read the article for more details and follow us around for all the insights.
Real Housewives of Johannesburg season 3 cast list
The only housewives returning from the previous season of Real Housewives of Johannesburg are Lebo Jojo Mokoena and Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho. Besides that, new cast members including, Mamus Koka, Keabeetswe Marema, Thobekile Mdlalose, and Nicole Watson will make their debut in the franchise. The real Housewives of Johannesburg went on a break after a physical altercation took place during season 3 filming. As per the sources, 1Magic earlier canceled season 3 after a physical altercation erupted during production. Because of this, the original cast members of the show were replaced during filming.
1. NICOLE WATSON
The show was first aired in 2018 and starred Mercy Mogase, Christall Kay, Brinnette Seopela, Evodia Mogase, and Busisiwe ‘Lendy’ Ter Mors. After the release of the first season, it became a hit among fans. The show returned in 2019 with Lebo JoJo Mokoena, Lethabo Mathatho, Mpho Merriweather, Mpumi Mophatlane, and Tarina Patel joining Christall Kay and Brinnette Seopela. However, mother-daughter duo Evodia and Mercy Mogase announced their departure from the series.
2. MAMUS KOKA
The upcoming season will feature six housewives and the show will follow their lavish lifestyles, friendship dynamics, romantic relationships, and more. Shirley Adonisi, the head of M-Net’s local entertainment channels, stated that fans have been excited about the return of the Johannesburg edition of the hit show. Meet the cast in the following section.
3. LEBO JOJO MOKOENA –
As per the sources, she is an old soul. Previously, all of her ventures were tied to her ex-husband, Lebo Gunguluza, but this time, she is setting out on her own. She is currently the host of a podcast and radio show and is in the process of self-discovery. Mokoena is ready to see what life looks like as a single businesswoman.
4. LETHABO LE JOY MATHATO –
Returning from a second season, Mathato hopes to change the narrative and reintroduce herself. She wants to use her platform to support and uplift the boy child while she builds her empire.
5. KEABETSWE MAREMMA –
A wild-spirited woman, who according to the press statement, will book an expensive VIP table opposite her husband from whom she is separated to prove a point. The Soweto-born mother-of-three is married to a multi-millionaire who counts stacks of cash in broad daylight. This season, viewers will get to know her interesting yet complicated dynamic and witness her opulent day-to-day life as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing while she finds her passions and financial freedom from her ten-year marriage. Her story is one of love, sacrifices, and drama.
6. THOBEKILE MDLALOSE
