Reality stars set for 'trip of a lifetime' as Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – SA cast named

• Familiar reality TV favourites are jetting off for "a trip of a lifetime" in the latest Real Housewives spin-off, coming to Showmax in the first half of this year.
• The ultimate girls trip series, which began internationally in 2021, followed women from the American Real Housewives franchises as they vacationed together.
• Cast members include at least one housewife from each of the South African iterations of the popular format.

Reality TV favourites whom viewers have come to love in each of the South African Real Housewives franchises are ready to jet off to the Caribbean for the ultimate girl trip in the format's latest spin-off, Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa.

Expected to launch on Showmax in the first half of this year, the formidable cast will form unexpected friendships and face new challenges with the aim of making the luxurious trip unforgettable.

"The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is one of the formats that will reinforce our belief that South African content does not only compete but shine on a global scale," MultiChoice unscripted content boss Mbalenhle Ntuli said. "The show is a celebration of friendship, culture, and the unique experiences that our carefully selected and amazing cast brings to the screens."

The ultimate girls trip series began in 2021, streaming exclusively on NBC's Peacock, and followed women from the American Real Housewives franchises as they vacationed together.

Who's in the cast?

Nonkanyiso 'LaConco' Conco – Real Housewives of Durban

Nonkanyiso 'LaConco' Conco.

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Beverley Steyn – Real Housewives of Cape Town

Beverley Steyn at the screening of the first episode of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg season three at The Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.

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Londiwe 'Londie London' Zulu – Real Housewives of Durban

Londie London at The Real Housewives of Lagos premiere.

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Christall Kay – Real Housewives of Johannesburg

Christall Kay

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Liz Prins – Real Housewives of Gqeberha

Melany 'Mel' Viljoen – Real Housewives van Pretoria

Mel Viljoen.

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Nonku Williams – Real Housewives of Durban

Nonku Williams

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Lethabo 'Lejoy' Mathatho – Real Housewives of Johannesburg

Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho at the screening of the first episode of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg season three at The Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.

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"The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa promises to be a real treat for viewers as we bring together some of our formidable housewives who have shaped South African culture. We can't wait to follow them as they set off on a trip of a lifetime to Jamaica," Ana Langenberg, format sales and production senior vice president, said.