Africa’s ‘The Real Housewives’ cast members spill on their Valentine’s Day plans

FOR the women on The Real Housewives of Abuja and The Real Housewives of Durban, Valentine’s Day is an everyday celebration, but that doesn’t stop them partaking in the festivities.

Lovers around the world are putting plans in place for wooing their sweethearts today, and some of the cast members let us in on their plans.

Real Housewives of Durban:

With their fabulous lives, you’d think Maria and Sorisha’s ideal celebration would include a trip to an exotic destination or being gifted a luxurious car. But for these ethekwini queens, it’s the simple celebrations with family that makes this day more special.

Media doyenne Maria Valaskatzis has two Valentines.

“My ideal Valentine’s Day celebration would be a day at the spa just relaxing, being pampered and a beautiful dinner afterwards.

“However, although we don’t have plans, I know Valentine’s Day with my husband will always be special, and when we do find time in the evening, we’ll probably have a family dinner because we also have a son, and I consider them both my Valentines.”

For businesswoman, actress and radio personality Sorisha Naidoo, dessert is on the menu

“Now that our kids are grown, Viv and I tend to incorporate them in all our anniversary and Valentine’s Day celebrations. They are an extension of our love, and this is why it’s important we all go out together,” she explains.

“We normally celebrate Valentine’s Day by having a nice dinner and a delicious dessert: we’re a family that loves dessert over an interesting conversation. If there’s time, we’ll then watch a good movie.

“Oh, and the kids insist that your Valentine deserves a gift – it could just be a candle or anything you think your special person needs to feel loved and appreciated.”

Serial entrepreneur and reality TV star Annie Mthembu is all for flying away

“My husband and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day, but something we’ve done before is getting on a helicopter and flying to a mountaintop, where we had a picnic with the most amazing views,” she reminisces.

“That was very special for me. Flying away for a date is it for me, whether it’s to the Maldives or just to a beautiful place that’s unreachable.”

Real Housewives of Abuja: For Zumba queen Arafa, it’s a baecation

“We had the Rhoabuja launch event and premiere on February 11 at Transcorp Hilton, and my husband suggested we stay on a few days for a little baecation with Valentine’s being a few days after. To motivate my husband to start working out (he didn’t know this), I booked us some salsa classes.

“Today I plan to make my super-supportive baby daddy breakfast in bed as he’s made reservations for a couple’s spa day, and Valentine’s evening is always a surprise for me.”

For the multifaceted Comfort Booth, it’s a virtual date

“I’ll be going on a virtual date with my king as we’re in different time zones.”