After the kumbaya moment at the start of “The Real Housewives of Durban” season four, I’ve become sceptical of hatchets being buried in the reality show.

Yes, it makes for entertaining drama, but fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

That’s my stance, and I ain’t budging.

This is my favourite show from the "Real Housewives" franchise. It's pure escapism - glitzy, glamorous, and full of unfiltered drama.

Now, let’s dive into the first episode of season five, which saw the OGs Sorisha Naidoo and Nonku Williams return alongside season two’s Jojo Robinson and season four’s Angel Ndlela.

Yep, that means that the financially stretched Slindile Wendy Ndlovu and instigator extraordinaire Maria Valaskatzis have been dropped from the cast.

However, I doubt either of them will be missed.

That said, there are three new faces - Ayanda Mthembu, Kwanele Kubheka and Lo Sithole - being welcomed into the fold.

Tea was spilt, and forgiveness was sought in the kickoff episode.

Fans will remember that Sorisha walked out of the reunion episode last season despite Neil Ramautar’s apology, much to the surprise of Maria.