Real Housewives of Cape Town cast announced, meet the queens – CapeTown ETC
Fans of the hugely popular and award-winning NBCUniversal Format franchise The Real Housewives can look forward to the opulence, drama and new faces when the hotly awaited latest addition to the local series, The Real Housewives of Cape Town (RHOCT) premieres on Mzansi Magic on 10 July 2022.
The Real Housewives of Cape Town marks the 17th international version of the franchise, and …….
Fans of the hugely popular and award-winning NBCUniversal Format franchise The Real Housewives can look forward to the opulence, drama and new faces when the hotly awaited latest addition to the local series, The Real Housewives of Cape Town (RHOCT) premieres on Mzansi Magic on 10 July 2022.
The Real Housewives of Cape Town marks the 17th international version of the franchise, and the 4th to be adapted in Africa. The franchise is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Meet the cast members:
Beverley Steyn
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A property owner and investor with interests in commercial, warehouse and residential property. She is originally from KwaZulu Natal but moved to Cape Town five years ago. She loves planes, yachts, fast cars and a luxury lifestyle. Designer labels are her weakness and she collects diamonds, which are also her birth stone. Beverley believes that anything is possible in life and refuses to stand back for anyone.
Rushda Moosajee
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Affectionately known as RushTush, Rushda is a qualified personal trainer and online coach. She is a mother to three boys. She has an impressive social media presence and fitness empire – she has a global following of over 70 000 and almost 3 million impressions per week on Instagram alone. She is described as tiny and reserved but she can pack a punch – in more than one way. In her own words: “I’m not one for drama but I will always stand up for what is right.”
Loveline Abinokhauno
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An owner of a concierge and events company, Mrs Leo is a proud wife of 14 years and mother to three girls and one boy. She has achieved a lot in her customer service career: she has worked as a recruitment consultant, personal assistant and social media manager, and is always working on expanding her experience and qualifications. She is an advocate for sisterhood and is using her social media platform to connect with women across the globe.
Camilla McDowell
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The “Queen of Constantia” is described as a humanitarian, vintage car collector, beekeeper, entrepreneur and public speaker. She is also flower fanatic and antique expert. She is highly adaptable and at home everywhere, from the luxury high-end designer stores to hidden gem local thrift shops. Camilla understands that there is more to opulence than just the price tag.
Thato Montse
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Entrepreneur, strategist, designer, thinker and wine connoisseur, Thato has a Garagiste winemaking diploma and is a member of BLACC – the Black Cellar Club.Her love of wine led her to create her own brand, Thato Wines, which has just recently been picked up by the Spar franchise.
Thato’s aim is to “reposition wine as something to be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone – not just old, white men.” She is on a mission to simplify the complicated world of wine and uses her knowledge host a lifestyle series called Wine with Thato.She describes herself as controversial, authentic, unfiltered, unapologetic, fun and explosive.
Kutazwa ‘Rooksy’ Gqirana
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Born in Gqeberha and now a proud Capetonian, Rooksy describes herself as a go-getter and hustler. When she sets her mind to something, she is sure to achieve that goal. Rooksy is a lover of beautiful things, especially interior decor. Through her company, she sells the latest trends in fashion for men and women. When she’s home, you’ll probably find her in the kitchen baking or trying out new recipes.
Lulwando ‘Lue’ Tukwayo
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The glamorous and stylish Lulwando is originally from Khayelitsha, and is a property entrepreneur, digital creator and mom of three.Lue is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a passion for working with community-based organisations that address issues of Gender Based Violence and is the founder of an NGO called Wings to Learn. Fun, free-spirited, and fiercely independent, she says: “I speak my mind. I can be misunderstood, but I’ve learned to embrace that.”
The show premieres on Sunday, 10 July at 7 pm on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161).
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