
The countdown is ON! Only 3 days to go until the fifth season of the most talked about Big Brother Mzansi premiere. Mzansi, are you ready for the fiery emotions, colourful and daring personalities?
This season of Big Brother Mzansi is going to be like a big, bright, and bold firecracker. Fans are encouraged to engage with the “umlilo-meter” on all #BBMzansi social media platforms and rate the intensity of the drama in the house.

With the new host, son of the soil, Smash Afrika, season 5 promises to be a thrilling ride with unforgettable moments, clap once drama and more unpredictable twists. Mzansi Magic is set and ready to reveal this season’s housemates live this Sunday, 12 January at 6pm as they prepare to take up residence in the newly redecorated Big Brother House. Who will make it to the top? Who will burn bridges? Who will spark the most explosive entanglements? One thing’s for sure: You are in for a fiery of a season!
Mark your calendars, set a reminder and gather your friends! Big Brother Mzansi S5 premieres on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) and will also be available for DStv Access viewers on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163) this Sunday, 12 January at 6pm – 8pm, thereafter, viewers can enjoy all the live action on the BBM 24-hour channel (DStv channel 198)!
The heat is on! It’s going to be “Umlilo” …Biggie is waiting!
Big Brother Mzansi season 5 is proudly sponsored by headline partner LottoStar and tactical partner Robertson Spices.
For Big Brother Mzansi updates and more go to Big Brother Mzansior join in the conversation by using the hashtag #BBMzansi on our social media platforms Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube or Mzansi Magic , Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
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