The Real Housewives of Durban star says she is ready to tell her side of the story as Life With Londie London premieres on Mzansi Magic.
By Bulelwa Hoala
The first episode of Londie London’s new reality TV show, Life With Londie London, is set to premiere tonight, Thursday, 21 May 2026, on Mzansi Magic.
The South African TV personality and musician, whose real name is Londiwe Siphiwokuhle Zulu, said the show will give viewers a closer look at her life as she navigates a new chapter following years of public scrutiny and controversy.
According to Mzansi Magic, the series follows Londie as she balances motherhood, family, music and business while focusing on rebuilding, healing and creating stability for herself and her children.
The channel said viewers will see a different side to The Real Housewives of Durban star as she attempts to reclaim control of her narrative.
Watch the trailer below:
Ahead of the premiere, Mzansi Magic caught up with Londie to discuss the show, public scrutiny and the emotional process of opening up her life to cameras again.
‘I wanted to tell my own story’
Q: You have faced a lot of public scrutiny over the years. Was it difficult opening up again?
“Very difficult. There were moments when I asked myself if I really wanted cameras around while dealing with certain things. But I also realised that people were already speaking about my life without knowing the truth. I wanted to tell my own story in my own words,” she said.
On why she chose to address rumours and controversies surrounding her life, Londie said:
“Because silence can sometimes make people believe anything. I reached a point where I was tired of people creating narratives for me. I am not doing this to fight with anyone or prove something. I am doing it because I deserve to be heard too.”
Londie opens up about emotional filming process
The reality star also addressed misconceptions people have about her.
“People think I am cold or always trying to appear perfect, but I am actually very soft and emotional. I have just learned to protect myself because of what comes with being in the public eye,” she said.
Londie described reliving painful moments during filming as one of the hardest parts of the experience.
“Sometimes you move on privately, but speaking about things out loud brings back emotions. There were definitely days where filming became overwhelming,” she said.
She added that she hopes viewers, especially women, will take inspiration from her journey.
“I hope people see that starting over is okay. Life does not always go according to plan and sometimes you have to rebuild quietly and find yourself again.”
Londie also admitted there was pressure to portray a “perfect” life on camera.
“People expect you to always look strong, beautiful and unbothered. But this show is not about pretending everything is okay. There are moments where I am struggling, frustrated or questioning myself and I wanted that to be part of the story too,” she said.
‘People forget there is a real person behind the headlines’
The musician said dealing with constant public commentary about her personal life has often been overwhelming.
“People forget there is a real person behind the headlines. I have had to learn how to separate social media opinions from reality and focus on the people who actually know me,” she added.
Relationship drama and controversy
Londie is best known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Durban and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa.
She recently joined Podcast and Chill with MacG as co-host of a new entertainment and social commentary show titled Read The Room, alongside TV presenter Shamiso Mosaka.
Most of Londie’s public scrutiny has stemmed from her public breakup with her former fiancé and father of her children, KwaZulu-Natal businessman Hlubi Nkosi, amid allegations of infidelity.
She later confirmed that Nkosi repossessed a luxury Range Rover he had gifted her, fuelling speculation online that she had fallen on hard times after she was allegedly seen driving a Toyota Tazz.
Londie’s later relationship with late businessman Sphamandla Mabonga also made headlines after he reportedly gifted her a BMW 330i “to go buy bread in the mornings”. The vehicle was later investigated by police over suspicions that it had been hijacked from a security company.
Mabonga was previously injured during a shootout at Tempo nightclub in Sunninghill, Sandton, before he was later shot dead at Solo Restaurant in 24 Central, Sandton, on 6 March 2025.
READ NEXT: ‘A victory for the industry’: Rami Chuene set to receive repeat fees from SABC
