JoJo Robinson (born 29 December 1986) is a South African reality television star, artist, and socialite. She is best known as a cast member of the hit reality television series The Real Housewives of Durban.
The tattooed TV personality is also a wildlife photographer and artist. She has been transparent about her journey with cosmetic surgeries, including a tummy tuck and facial procedures. She is widely recognized for her extensive body art.
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| Name: | JoJo Robinson |
| Born: | 29 December 1986 (age 39 years old) |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Spouse: | Calven Robinson (m. 2014) |
| Children: | Rocco (son) |
| Known for: | The Real Housewives of Durban |
Early Life
JoJo Robinson was born on 29 December 1986. She is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Career
Jojo joined as one of the cast members of the reality television series The Real Housewives of Durban in season 2. She is renowned for her candidness.
The reality TV star appeared in the hit Showmax Original Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD). The show clinched Best TV Production at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards.
Robinson also appeared in the spin-off series The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa in 2025. She represented The Real Housewives of Durban alongside Annie Mthembu and Angel Ndlela.
Personal Life
JoJo Robinson got married to former kickboxing champion Calven Robinson in 2014. They have a son, Rocco.
They met online in 2012, and after seven months, Calven proposed to her. She left Gauteng and started a new life with him in KwaZulu-Natal. Calven is 20 years older than her. She had spent over R1 million on many procedures, including her extensive tattoo collection.
Robinson has undergone over 20 surgical procedures, with six to seven classified as major operations. She had many breast surgeries, initially enlarged and later reduced her implants.
She underwent liposuction on her inner thighs and extra liposuction on her stomach, and a fat transfer from her knees to her face.
Jojo Robinson did extensive renovations at her luxurious Salt Rock residence. She modified the master bedroom with a massage bed and a walk-in closet, a new cinema, an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna, plus other touch-ups.
References
- Constance Gaanakgomo. “‘I 100% recommend it’: Jojo Robinson marks 1 year with ‘perfect jawline’ after facelift at 36“. News24.
- Joy Mphande. “‘Boo was in the army when I was born’ — Jojo address 20-year age gap between her and her husband“. TimesLIVE.
- Thami Kwazi. “WATCH: JoJo and Calven Robinson Celebrate 10 Years of Love on ‘The Real Housewives of Durban’“. The Citizen.
- Bonginkosi Tiwane. “‘Mauritius, see you soon,’ RHOD’s Jojo Robinson heads out for family vacay“. The Citizen.
- Joy Mphande. “WATCH | A glimpse into Jojo Robinson’s mansion after renovations“. TimesLIVE.
- ZamaNdosi Cele. “Unveiling Jojo Robinson’s Salt Rock mansion: a stunning renovation that will leave you in awe“. IOL.
- Luthando Vikilahle. “Inside Jojo Robinson’s Real Housewives reality, tattoos, tummy tucks, and truth bombs“. GQ South Africa.
