The South African Franchise of the Big Brother Reality TV Show has kick-started two days ago. The 18 housemates who made the final cut out of the 9,000 people who auditioned for the show were introduced to the viewers in a two-hour extravaganza premiere by the show host, Lawrence Maleka on the 23rd of January.

Some of the 18 housemates who made the final cut are Yolanda Glover (Yoli), Ukho Samela (Sis Tamara), Thobeka Madala (Tulz), Themba Karabo (Themba), Thato Mokoena (Thato), Thando Mcopela (Acacia), Rethabile Potsane (Dinky Bliss), Norman Nhlapo (Norman), Naledi Mogadime (Nale), Mvelo Ntuli (Mvelo), Michelle Dimpho (Mphowabadimo) and seven others.

Gradually, the housemates are coming out of their shells to dish out entertaining content to their viewers. So far, the vast majority of people living outside the shores of South Africa have not had viewing access to the reality show. It has been purportedly restricted in many African countries. However, some compact and premium subscribers on DSTV may still be able to watch the show from other African countries.

In the short while that the show kick-started, it has already gotten lots of social media attention. Unlike the Nigerian version of the reality show, BBMzansi captures and broadcasts the shower hour of the housemates. There are some cameras in the bathroom that capture and broadcast the housemates while they’re bathing. This is majorly because South Africa is a highly liberal society.



In the viral video that surfaced the internet, all the housemates (irrespective of their genders) were captured showering together. Some of them bared it all while few of them wore pants and bras as they all bath together. This tradition is not new in BBMzansi but the video still set many tongues wagging on the internet.

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The BBMzansi just returned after 7 years long. This is their third season and according to popular entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, the winner will receive the total amount of 2 million South African Rand which equals 54 million Nigerian Naira. It has not yet been disclosed if there will be additional prizes asides the cash gift.


source: opera news