Big Brother S6 – Bazozwa! Mzansi! Mzansi! The Countdown is Over as 23 Strangers Walk into the Ultimate Test
From Sunday 11 January Big Brother Mzansi S6 – Bazozwa lit up your screens on DStv channel 161 with unfiltered entertainment, a whole new group of strangers from across Mzansi stepped into the house for the ultimate reality test.
Locked in for three months, mic’d and monitored 24/7 to follow Biggie’s rules under his watchful eye – and millions of viewers both on TV and online. Every unscripted move and alliance will determine who survives the pressure and walks away with the life-changing grand prize.
This season comes with an even bigger twist than any other BBM season: Redemption. Biggie has chosen seven housemates from past seasons (S’ya Mosha and Umlilo) to vie for a space in the house and those with the most votes get to compete in the new season. Viewers will have to tune in to see who makes the cut.
The global phenomenon and social experiment that is Big Brother airs in multiple countries across the world and strips life down to its rawest form, turning ordinary people into unforgettable characters, in real time.
Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 is proudly sponsored by headline partner Lottostar, associate sponsors Chillers Punch & King Pie and tactical sponsors Robertsons Spices, Zakhaa Pay, Schweppes. PepsiCo, BayerSA, Falco Milano Eyewear, Galxboy and Unilever Homecare.
The new season of Big Brother Mzansi returns on Sunday 11 January at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161), Mzansi Wethu (DStv channel 163) and 24/7 on DStv channel 198. Join the conversation on social media using #BBMzansiS6 and #Bazozwa on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
Meet the class of Big Brother Mzansi season 6 Bazozwa:
New Faces for season 6
Neliswa
Full name: Neliswa Ngada
Age: 30
From: Western Cape
Occupation: Club Entertainment Manager
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
“My family dynamics are chaotic – I am chaotic. Biggies houses are chaotic and I thrive in such environments. I will get to know everyone who they are and their strategies and that’s how I will proceed to the finale. I have two love languages: I am a good listener and love physical touch, but I can also be motherly. Also, falling in love in Biggie’s house is out of my hands and something only God can decide sana!”
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Kokii
Full Name: Philani Beauzana
Age: 26
From: Carltonville, GP
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
My life has been full of challenges and getting over Depression has shown me that I am stronger than I think. Biggie’s house can be a challenge, and I am ready to take all in and be the last woman standing. Sometimes people tell me I look like Doja Cat and I simply just say “No guys – she looks like me. My love language: I am bit of a physical touch person. I have been single years and have been having a bit of situationships here and there.
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Lawredo
Full Name: Lawrence Modise
Age: 32
From: Mahikeng, NW
Occupation: Model/ Enterpreneur
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I am already a bubbly person; I have done a lot of talks (e.g. acting and presenting workshops) and I know how to gel with the people. If Mzansi is looking for authenticity without apology, then I will be the winner of this season. My love languageis physical touch and for me to display it, the girl must be worth it. She will have to loosen all the chains that will be restraining me from swimming in her feminine waters. Thing is I am very naughty!
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Tumi the Barber
Full Name: Tumi Mohwaduba
Age: 28
From: Kwaggafontein, MP
Occupation: Barber/ Dancer
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I have worked to get to where I am now and I know that when I get into the house I will give it my all. My mother has worked hard to ensure that we are respectful, patient and self-sufficient, in a way I think this will be my way of paying her back and making her proud. My love language is transparency and physical touch so I will make sure that I fully use my love language when I enter Biggie’s house.
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Ofentse
Full Name: Ofentse Modise
Age: 26
From: Mamelodi, GP
Occupation: Model
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Mixing my street cred and other life experiences so far will help me in making friends and family. I understand people and they understand me so they will see me for who I am and that will win their hearts.My love language is touch and that is completed by kindness. Am I taking it to the house with me? Well let’s see when we get there.
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Thandeka
Full Name: Thandeka Tshabalala
Age: 30
From: Durban, KZN
Occupation: Bookkeeper
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I am always flexible and adaptable. I am not new to a different living environment and I think that now having lived in Italy for 8 years speaks for itself. I am fluent in it Italian. My love language is reciprocity – a person who knows how to show up and give 100% love. When it comes to showing that in the house…well you will have to tune in and see.
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King Wanda
Full Name: Wanda Gumede
Age: 31
From: KwaZulu Natal (currently resides in Delmas, MP)
Occupation: Municipality Employee
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
My ability to get along and exist with everyone in the house. Being a people’s person I feel will assist me in the game and housemates will resist putting me up for nomination or getting me evicted. My love language is being a good listener and I am a very attentive guy. In the end I wish to take it into Biggie’s house with me. The aim is to stay true to myself.
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Didi
Full Name: Didintle Mothobi
Age: 21
From: Lenesia, GP
Occupation: Student
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I believe that manners and how I was raised play an important role – it’s in the way you talk and receive people. Growing from my childhood traumas has been nothing but a blessing and I believe that I will be able to help anyone who might need this in the house. My love language is quality time, kindness and acts of service are part of my character traits. I love doing things for people before I do it for myself – and that is so me (Didi).
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Dene Jones
Full Name: Dene Jones
Age: 29
From: Eldorado Park, GP
Occupation: Legal Officer/ Content Creator/ Student
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Currently I am grieving my mom and this has taught me resilience. I used to always do everything calculated but now I am finding a way to myself. Getting into Biggies house will shine a light into my personality and Mzansi will see how original and authentic I am. Love language: I am a physical affection kind of person and to some extend very clingy. It will also be a plus if my future lover practiced acts of service on me, then I know my stay will be pleasant.
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Mashél
Full Name: Mashél Mokale
Age: 31
From: Rustenburg, NW
Occupation: Ex Radio Personality
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
With over 9 years on radio, I have been myself for the longest time. My work on its own speaks volumes. Media Practices – Radio You FM. My love language is acts of service – you will need to watch and see. Hopefully there are candidates who will give me something.
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Ramona
Full Name: Ramona Maloy
Age: 37
From: Montagu, WC
Occupation: Unemployed
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I feel like I have been preparing for this part of my life and living this moment. It has been lesson after lesson and this time it is to win the grand prize. To respect people is important and so is receiving the same respect is important. My love language is consistency, compassion and holding space. My desire is for love to be the medium in the Big Brother House and show the level of respect that everyone deserves.
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Cia
Full Name: Marcia Morata
Age: 30
From: Mamelodi PTA, GP
Occupation:
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I am a professional teacher who is emotionally intelligent, dealing with challenges in the house will help me secure the big prize. My love language is physical touch and if I find a potential in the house, I will go for it. Words of affirmation are also very important.
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Mshefane
Full Name: Nkululeko Masiye
Age: 27
From: Witbank, MP
Occupation: Content Creator
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
I am one person who is resilient and doesn’t take no for an answer! If I am not in the top 3 maybe to be the ultimate winner. My love language isacts of service and making her tea while making sure she is comfortable and happy.
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Ilano
Full Name: Langelihle Gumede
Age: 23
From: Inanda, KZN
Occupation: Make Up artist/ Hair Stylist
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Interesting one for me. I come from a customer service environment, dealing and connecting with people is something I am always exposed to. For me it’s my power to respect others and the resilience I have for people, this is how I will win hearts over. My love language is gifts…I love receiving gifts, being complemented on how I look and to be treated well.
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Que
Full Name: Velile Nongogo
Age: 27
From: New Brighton, EC (currently resides in JHB)
Occupation: Corporate Fleet Analyst
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Being in a house full of strangers is nothing new for me. Whatever happens, I am here for it! I am umuntu wabantu and its easy for me to get my point across. I have two love languages – acts of service and quality time. Often people want to receive love the way they want to – it will depend on how I give out the love or how they want to receive it.
Que | SUPPLIED
The Don
Full Name: Sihle Sishi
Age: 24
From: Diepkloof, GP
Occupation: Commercial Model/ Content Creator
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Patience is one of my best traits and I take pride in letting people know that when God says yes, anything is possible. Everything always works out the way it should. I know that people outside of the house will see my talent and have ME as their winner. My love language is. physical touch and yes definitely am taking it into the house with me. Who knows, maybe I will find love inside the house… I am single.
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Buhle B
Full name: Buhle Makhanya
Age: 22
From: Boksburg, GP
Occupation: Graduate
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
With this experience, I hope to attract well-known sponsors and interesting brand collaborations. My love language is acts of service. I will not be taking it with me in the house – I am hoping that someone will be the one willing to do it all for me.
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Ashay
Full Name: Ashay Sewlall
Age: 24
From: Richards Bay, KZN
Occupation: Personal Trainer/Content Creator
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Coming in as a footballer –there have been many ups and downs, especially when you want to be part of a club. Also having run my first Comrades’ Marathon, I realised that it easy when you are looking in from the outside, hence it was the love and support from outside that helped me finish that race. My love language is my love – I don’t think I will be displaying it in the house.
Ashay | SUPPLIED
Trixie
Full Name: Lindy Christoffels
Age: 35
From: Uitenhage, EC (currently resides in GP)
Occupation: Club Promoter
How will your life experience help you win Big Brother Mzansi?
Anyone who comes from a small town knows that the only motivation is to make it in the entertainment industry. I am a divorced single mother and I have learned so much in life. In my own world, my love language is funds of affirmation and acts of transfer (these have worked for me very well. So, affection and being present in everything you do will have to be the best I can do for myself.
Trixie | SUPPLIED
Redeemed Housemates:
Liema (S’ya Mosha)
Full Name: Liema Pantsi
Age: 23
From: King William’s Town, EC
Occupation: Student/ Bartender/ Musician
In your season of S’ya Mosha you were in a love-nest, what will you do about love this time?
Mzansi will forever remind me of this, I get it. This time I am not interested in love or anything to do with relationships. I am currently in a very loving relationship, and I do not dream of losing what I have.
You also opted to take the money and some felt that you gave up too fas.t Will you do the same this time should the opportunity present itself?
No ways, this time the only money I will be willing to take is the grand prize. I will make sure that with season 6 I finish my story. Bazozwa Ngami!
Liema | SUPPLIED
Mmeli (Titans)
Full Name: Mmeli Khumalo
Age: 27
From: Hillbrow, GP
Occupation: Content Creator/ Model
When you were evicted, you had been paired with another housemate and you mentioned that it was not the ideal pairing. How will you deal with pairing should you go back into the Big Brother Mzansi House?
“Yes, what a tough one it was. However, at the end of the day it was just a game. Look at me I am now presented with an opportunity to go back into the house – this wouldn’t have been possible if I had the perfect pairing. Since that time on Titans, I have kept it moving – meaning I will be more calculative and play the game.”
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Dube (Umlilo)
Full Name: Mpendulo Dube
Age: 22
From: Jolivet, KZN
Occupation: Telesales Agent
How did you feel when you had to go home?
My family was a source of support for their unwavering love that gave me the strength to get over what I was feeling at the time.
What encouraged you when you were sent home on the first day?
I knew I was going home. To this day I have never seen myself as a housemate because I was introduced to a stage and not Biggie’s house. If this opportunity did not present itself, I was going to apply until they let me in again.
Did you continue to watch to show?
Of course, then I turned to focus and I did my modules at school. It was tough. It was more of a mental awareness and allowed me to focus.
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Bravo B (S’ya Mosha)
Full Name: Lindokuhle Nsele
Age: 28
From: KwaNongoma, KZN
What will be different this season for you as you go back into the house?
The past 2 years I have tried all the other gigs – I have done acting, presenting, gone to auditions – even theatre (live performances) and when I got a call from production, I knew that I can’t disappoint my fans for a second time. This time I am taking it home!
How will you change the game and conversations in the house?
I will be myself, should there be a moment there be a moment to teach someone, I will give my best to guide and advise them
One sentence to encourage your fans/viewers?
Never give up. “Ukungokwakho kuyofika noma sekuvalwe amehlo”
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