See you later, Nonku! Why her exit from 'The Real Housewives of Durban' is a cause for celebration

Earlier this week, Nonku Williams surprised fans when she announced that she was leaving “The Real Housewives of Durban” franchise. 

Not just that, she revealed that she was not attending the season five reunion episodes.

Now, if you have been following the reality show, you know that it is customary to wrap with those reflection two-part episodes, where people are not just called out for their behaviour, but they have to account for their actions. 

So when I stumbled across Nonku’s social media post, I laughed. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not being dismissive of any mental health struggles. Not in the least. I just thought, "What a load of malarkey". 

Nonku joined in episode one. I still remember it as if it were yesterday - not for flattering reasons, mind you. 

Harbouring resentment, she targeted Ayanda Ncwane during Sorisha Naidoo's party with a pointed remark, indicating a lingering issue. The reason came to light. Ayanda married Sifiso Ncwane after his relationship with Nonku ended. The two share a child. 

Nonku intentionally created an awkward atmosphere at the event, fuelled by her personal conflict.

Back to season five, Nonku went to great pains to remind newcomers, especially Lo Sithole, that she’s the OG. 

Throughout this season, she’s been at the epicentre of the drama. Her foot-in-mouth syndrome even left me taken aback. 

She body-shamed women. She put her BFF Jojo Robinson in a very difficult position (although the signs of friendship being over were on the wall for a very long time) several times on the show. 

She then had the audacity to feign victimhood, all while persistently engaging in this absurd, religiously fuelled game of one-upmanship with Lo.

Honestly, Nonku was a mess, looked a mess, and behaved badly. There was no redemption in her reign of rudeness and entitlement. 

In her Instagram post, she wrote: “The woman I see isn’t someone I recognise or respect. I’ve played a role in shaping this narrative, but I’m also a product of the show’s dynamics. The relentless pursuit of drama, the pitting of women against each other, the gossip and the put-downs - it’s a toxic cycle that wears me down.”

Again, what a joke, when she was the prime instigator in many instances. 

I’m glad to see the back of Nonku - and her hypocrisy. She can live out her “Nonku Williams International” dreams elsewhere. 

While Showmax has yet to respond to Nonku’s announcement, I’m waiting with my popcorn to see how she’s going to deal with a breach of contract lawsuit for being a no-show at the reunion episodes.