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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
'RHODurban' stars reveal secrets behind their reunion looks [Pics]
The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 reunion aired over the past two Fridays on Showmax. Following the reunion of The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 (RHODurban), we caught up with the stars to bring you the inside scoop on their reunion looks — who styled them and the inspiration behind their dazzling outfits. Durban's reality TV favourites recently gathered for a star-studded reunion, which aired over the past two Fridays on Showmax. The RHODurban Season 5 reunion gave viewers answers and plenty of drama, from the unresolved tension between friends of the show, Precious and Minnie Ntuli, to the cheating allegations Fafa's husband made on camera, and the disappointing absence of the show's original cast member, Nonku Williams. The reunion was not only a hotbed of drama but also a dazzling display of style. Each star looked stunning with carefully curated looks interpreting the theme of Silver. ALSO READ: 'What viewers saw wasn't the full picture': Minnie Ntuli opens up about feud with Londie London RHODurban season 5 reunion glam Jojo Robinson was dressed by Che Couture. She told The Citizen: 'My look was inspired by a housewife favourite — diamonds. I always dress in what I feel comfortable in.' Twins Andile and Ayanda Mthembu showcased their own brand, in collaboration with LadyJ Bridal Boutique. 'When we learned the theme was Silver, our thoughts instantly turned to diamonds because nothing embodies elegance and brilliance quite like they do. 'We wanted Ayanda to shimmer and shine, just like the radiant diamond she truly is,' Andile said. Ayanda described her style as 'bold, creative and colourful.' Lo Sithole was styled by young designer Ntsike Ensembled. 'I wanted a look that makes me feel powerful, feminine and unapologetically me. 'This is a celebration of confidence. I was myself throughout the whole season, and when invited to an event, I made sure to stick to the theme, but with my style that suits my physique,' she said. Sorisha Naidoo wore a futuristic ensemble by the talented team at 18th Victorian. 'The look was inspired by an avatar garden and the future of fashion — robotics, movement and high-tech couture,' Sorisha explained. 'It featured dynamic, moving elements that pushed the boundaries of traditional red carpet style. Our aim was to showcase South African design as bold, futuristic and globally competitive.' Working with 18th Victorian over the years, Sorisha said the designers understand her personality, what accentuates her features, and what reflects her spirit. 'They always manage to strike that perfect balance between strength and softness. I'm grateful for the way they continue to experiment and elevate our local fashion to international standards. And I must say, it's always a joy to wear their creations — they allow me to embody the artistry they pour into each design.' NOW READ: Miss South Africa CEO steps down ahead of 2025 crowning
CAF
08-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Ellis elated with opening WAFCON win, Bjorkegren concerned
Making history continues to look good on Dr Desiree Ellis, the head coach of South Africa's national team following her side's convincing 2-0 victory over Ghana in their opening Group C fixture at the ongoing TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Oujda, Morocco. A punch in the air for Ellis when center referee Bouchra Karboubi blew the final whistle, high fives with her assistant Thinasonke Mbuli, the rest of the staff on the bench and the players on the pitch depicted the mood in the Banyana Banyana camp. Three points in the bag against a strong Ghana outfit that created problems for them in the first 15 minutes but most importantly, an early message of intent to their fans and opposition alike. 'We stuck to the game plan really well. If you look at the chances, it was probably even. Andile [Dlamini] made a couple of saves, they hit the crossbar. We could have gone 3-0 up and when Linda [Motlhalo] got a chance, we could have gone 4-0 up. We are happy with the result,' Ellis says with a joyous but serious face in reflection. Under Ellis, South Africa have now gone 12 WAFCON matches without losing in open play thanks to 10 wins and two draws. This particular win changes the status quo between the two teams and tilts the odds to favour South Africa in more ways than one. New records, new chapters Monday's game was the eighth time that South Africa was facing off against Ghana – the most matchups between two teams in the 13-edition history of the continental showpiece. It was the third time that they were meeting in an opening fixture with Ghana winning twice; 4-0 in both teams' first ever WAFCON encounter in 1998 as well as at the 2004 edition hosted by South Africa; a 3-0 victory for the Black Queens – marking the only time a host nation has lost on the opening day of the competition. 'We can still improve on our performance because if you look at the first 15 minutes, they came at us. We could not get out of the press. We fixed a few things and then Linda [Motlhalo] started getting onto the ball. I call her my magician. Jermaine [Seoposenwe], she just showed quality. Our backline was solid. Andile [Dlamini] in goal kept a clean sheet. I don't think many have seen [Lebohang] Ramalepe play as a winger but today I felt that she did well. Noxolo [Cesane] usually plays on the other side but she too did well,' Ellis continues as if lost for choice on who to praise within her side. South Africa are now unbeaten in their last seven WAFCON group games (W6, D1) and this win means that it is the first time that the Banyana Banyana scored more than one goal against the Black Queens of Ghana in the competition. Crossbars and what ifs Of missed chances, a comeback that is noteworthy and a rather decent statistics compilation that can be used as a foundation going forward. Ghana head coach Kim Lars Björkegren stood in the hallway just outside his team's dressing room after speaking to the press in the post-match press conference in reflective mode to take in his first ever WAFCON appearance. Handed the reigns in January this year, the Swedish tactician has spent the last six months instilling his philosophy towards a team that is young, vibrant and love to express themselves. Like all Ghanaian teams, the Black Queens carry with them an aura of self-belief, a mojo that speaks to confidence and a yearning to excel. This guided them in the opening minutes of the game against the defending champions South Africa in their first ever WAFCON fixture since hosting the competition in 2018 when they did not make it past the group stages. 'I am a little bit disappointed with the result of the game. We played very well. We created enough chances to score a couple of goals. We had 13 shots in the game. I think we were the better team in the first 30 minutes and just parts of the second half. We need to be a little cleaner and clinical inside the box because they scored and we didn't. That's what football is about. Otherwise, I think that the other things, we did them very well. We hit the post a couple of times and she [Andile Dlamini] made a couple of saves,' Björkegren reflects. The evergreen duo of Evelyn Badu and veteran Alice Kusi hit the crossbar – chances that could have changed the rhythm of the game had the ball found its way past Dlamini. In terms of Motlhalo's penalty in the 28th minute changing the course of the game, Björkegren feels that, 'Yes and no to the penalty taking us off balance because they scored again after that. I felt that we came back after that. We came back in the second half, we created a lot of chances and could have come back in the game but it is what it is.' The Black Queens had five shots on target – one more than South Africa, enjoyed 45% of the ball possession and had four corners – three more than South Africa. It is these details that Björkegren feels they will need to improve going forward in the tournament. Ghana will take on Mali in a West African derby on Friday at the Berkane Stadium at 5:00pm (local time) in their second Group C tie hoping to get their first points at the WAFCON 2024.
The South African
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Durban July red carpet: RHOD stars show off high-fashion looks
The stars of the Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) showed up and showed off at the 2025 Durban July. The popular Showmax reality series has wrapped up season five with an exciting and eventful reunion. This year, the theme of the Durban July was 'Marvels of Mzansi'. For many, this was interpreted as things that represent South Africa, from animals and flowers to landmarks and icons. A fashion directive from the event read, 'With majestic mountains and magnificent views, these natural wonders can be your muse.' On Saturday, 5 July, thousands of revellers descended on the Greyville Racecourse for the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Joining them were a number of Real Housewives from the city. While the three ladies behind much of the drama – Nonku Williams, Londie London, and Minnie Ntuli were MIA again – others put their best fashion foot forward. Sorisha Naidoo The reality TV show veteran channeled a Xhosa queen in an ensemble featuring woven straw and beaded bodice. Jojo Robinson The flamboyant RHOD star wore a lace and leopard print gown, showing off much of her tattooed body. Ayanda and Andile Season five newcomers Ayanda and Andile wore gold gowns, which, sadly, was not a hit if public commentary was anything to go by. RHOD's twins Ayanda and Andile arrive at the Durban July. Image via Instagram: @sportartkzn Kwanele 'Fafa' Kubheka Another newbie, Fafa, wore a gown inspired by the Baobab tree of life, which is indigenous to Africa, Australia, and Madagascar. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
