It has been a beautiful experience to watch as SABC 1 is starting to get with the times and investing an ample amount of time in curating content that is in line with the current trends. We also cannot deny the fact that telenovela’s have been a crux of their viewers with shows like Uzalo and Generations peaking at hundreds of thousands of viewers per episode. It was hinted a couple of months ago that they are working on an exciting reality show. Join us as we unpack more of the story below and share the latest.

 

 

The Queens of Mzansi, a new reality show that stands to bring something new will hit yours screens on the 15th of August. According to a statement that was released by the channel, the cast is a group of extraordinary woman that have faced challenges, financial problems, gender based violence but managed to come out strong. Viewers will get a front row set to witness what it takes to be a modern woman in SA.

The cast of the reality series

On the reality show you will follow the lives of 5 woman that are in different industries and backgrounds. This includes:

— Lucky Mthembu

— Samkelisiwe Mhlongo

— Paloma Mlunjwana

— Ntombifuthi Mthembu

— Siphelele Petunia Makhanya

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As you can see from the list, it’s people that some of you are not so familiar with. Lucky Mthembu was miss South Africa in 2009 and got engaged to someone that had a chronic personality disorder. She is one of the victims of Gender Based Violence (which is one of the reasons behind her breakup in 2015). Paloma on the other hand meet a millionaire sugar daddy online that helped to improve her life. Ntombifuthi is a founder of ArmsNelly construction and has a diversified portfolio of properties in Dubai. What are your thoughts about this story? Let’s keep the conversation going on the comments section below and remember to follow us for more informative articles like this one published daily.