Big Brother Mzansi S4 – S’YA Mosha Launches With A Surprise Twist For This Season ’s Housemates.

The fourth season of Big Brother Mzansi: S’ya Mosha stormed into action on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) on Sunday, 21 January. And from the first episode of the show, it was game on, with Biggie adding a twist to the housemates’ count – a trio of Disruptors!

But before the surprise announcement, to get the show off to an electric start was DJ and producer Tyler ICU ft Tumelo.za, Leemackrazy & Khaul Anderson with a DJ Set/Mix which included the hit song Mnike. Kamo Mphela kicked it up a notch when she took to the stage with her dance crew to perform yet another fan favourite, Dalie, ushering in show host Lawrence Maleka.

First up was a look at the brand-new house and this year Biggie made sure the house is a kaleidoscope of colour, spacious, resembling a fun haven for the housemates with some décor elements provided by the show’s headline sponsor Lotto Star. A large lounge, garden, deck, Jacuzzi, spacious kitchen, bathroom, storeroom and of course, a cosy diary room for Biggie’s moments with the housemates.

Then it was time for the big reveal…the Big Brother Mzansi Season 4 Housemates! Lawrence wasted no time in introducing housemates

Name: Tshepo Tau – MAKHEKHE

Age: 27

Hometown: Katlehong  

Occupation: Unemployed 

In relationships, I move with stina ke bosso. 

“S’ya Mosha means being yourself, having fun inside the house and showcasing who you are. That’s S’ya Mosha, in my words. Because it will bring out the vibe. It will cause all the drama.

Next up was

Name: Lindokuhle Nsele – BRAVO B

Age: 26 

Hometown: Durban (Originally from Nongoma) – KwaZulu-Natal 

Occupation: Food Vendor 

“I kiss them all because ngiyindoda yomZulu (I’m a Zulu man), I believe [in] esthenjeni (polygamy), so I need to test and test and test until I find the right one.

BravoB says he is looking forward to grabbing that R2million prize since he fears being poor forever.

“S’ya Mosha means siya phihliza (we are demolishing). Because I’m a Zulu man with plenty of power with a lot to share about where I come from.”

Then the charming Siyaye was the third housemate

Name: Sinaye Kotobe – SINAYE

Age: 24 

Hometown: Qonce – Eastern Cape 

Occupation: Self-Employed

“The way I move in relationships is forever, yena, because I am in a three-year long-term relationship.    

“S’ya Mosha means to have fun, be creative, and be authentic.   

“A disruptor never backs down from a challenge.”

His strategy is to be the best version of himself that he could ever be.

Next was Mcjunior

Name: Mcjunior Zondi – MCJUNIOR

Age: 25 

Hometown: Durban – KwaZulu-Natal 

Occupation: Aspiring Writer / Creative 

“For me, I am the loyal type; definitely, girl holds you down. I move loyal. I move exclusive. I mean, if it’s yours and you want to share it, but if it’s mine, loyalty!   

“S’ya Mosha means it’s going down. Within the realm of the rules, but everything goes, and we are doing everything. The Saturday night parties are going to be lit, the tasks are going to be bigger, and everything is going to be better. We are doing it all, S’ya Mosha.  

“I am a disruptor because I manipulate all the way, all the time. That’s what makes me the absolute disrupto

who says the best person who knows him is his girlfriend and has a bad case of tropophobia.

Viewers at home were also not left out with Lawrence reading some of the social media posts from fans who commented on the house décor, with one calling it a ‘’Nice Upgration” and others already mentioning some housemates as faves on the BBMzansi hashtag.

While the four gents were getting acquainted in the house, it was time for Lawrence to introduce the first queen, Yolanda.

Name: Eulanda Monyai – YOLANDA

Age: 32

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from Limpopo)

Occupation: Sales Consultant /Model

“I am a forever, yena because I’m loyal and I’m very honest, and I catch feelings very fast, so if I’m in, I’m literally in.

“I feel it means you’re breaking the rules … a little bit. And we are not going to follow everything. We are just going to live and enjoy life; you know what I mean? I mean having a formula all the time doesn’t always work. So, we will be more ‘mosh-ing’ the whole time. I think that’s what it is.  

“I am a disrupter because I’m loud, very talkative, overconfident sometimes, and very confrontational

The model and insurance broker speaks seven languages and was a welcome infusion of ‘womandla’ in the house.

Mpumi, ngwanyana wakoPitori was the second female housemate to be welcomed and promised nothing but entertainment because she was born to be a star.

Name: Harriet Mthimunye – MPUMI

Age: 23 

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from Ga-Rankuwa) – Gauteng 

Occupation: Night Club MC 

“Forever, yena, definitely. That’s how I move in a relationship. I’m a one-man woman.

“Ka S’pitori ba re rea senya, wa ntlaloganya. Ba re ra tlakantsa. Ba re re phendula dilo. Hae duma ea tsamaya. Areyeng. Ke game. Ke train, ae eme.

“I’m a disruptor because I’m an all-around entertainer. I’m a very unique human being, and I believe that I was born to be a star.”

“After God, fear Xhosa men”, said the next housemate, Pale, looking prim in blue and revealed that she had told friends she was going on a work trip, but “Surprise!”.

Name: Palesa Motanyane – PALE

Age: 30

Hometown: Soweto – Gauteng

Occupation: Business Development Manager

“One forever, yena, because I don’t like sharing. I won’t want to be shared as well. My person is my person and mine alone. If they break my heart, then we try again.

“I am the last to get there and want to be the last to leave. I want to close the door because I am still having the time of my life.  

“I am a packaged deal. I am that one that you must just keep your eyes on day in [and] day out.”

Next was Mali. Her name says it all! She is all about securing the bag and said as much as she loves money, if she wins the R2mil grand prize, the first person she will spoil is her mother.

Name: Mbali Miya – MALI

Age: 25

Hometown: Thembisa

Occupation: Bolt Driver / Club Hostess

“I move faithfully.

“S’ya Mosha means that we are doing the most; we are just bending the rules and taking to the top. We are not staying in one lane.

“I am a disruptor because my name is Mali, and I’m ngiyashoveka; I break relationships.”

After the break, Lawrencce reminded viewers that Biggie already had a twist up his sleeve for the housemates, and while the audience waited in anticipation for that, he introduced the next performers, ezeAfro! From the house of Afrotainment perfoming Babekhethiwe was Dladla Mshunqisi featuring Siboniso accompanied by DJ Tira.

Then it was back to introducing the ninth housemate, Willy who said he wants to be seen from all angles in the house.

Name: Wilfred Thathane -WILLY

Age: 24 

Hometown: Ga-Rankuwa – Gauteng

Occupation: Intern 

“The way I move in relationships is forever; I am a sweetheart. 

“S’ya Mosha means senya ke tla patela. 

“I always choose violence.”

Smooth talker, Jareed was next to grace the stage who and seemed to be a fan favourite, prompting Lawrence to ask “Udume ngani wathandwa kangaka?” with Jareed responding: “It’s the look, I put it on!”

Name: Mfanele Nduku – JAREED

Age: 24 

Hometown: Pretoria (Originally from Johannesburg) – Gauteng 

Occupation: Structural / Mechanical Designer 

“Kiss them all, tell none. Simply because I’m an honourable man and I keep my business. Hopefully, they do too. 

“Like my mesh tops, S’ya Mosha just means it’s a messy situation. So all we do is make a mess of situations inside the house and start up some things. 

“A disruptor never settles. You never press stop. You’re always finding some way to always keep pushing and keep pressing.”

The eleventh housemate was Young Pappi, the ‘Hispanic lady killer’, a content creator who is looking to make his mark on BBM with his wit and drama.

Name: Muthusiemang Bika – YOUNG PAPPI

Age: 22 

Hometown: Kimberley – Free State 

Occupation:  Student / Entrepreneur 

“How I move in relationships is one forever, yena. I’d say [that] for now because I’m in a relationship, so I believe I won’t do anything. 

“S’ya Mosha, according to my understanding, means we’re creating chaos. It’s busy, it’s everything. It’s one, two, three. It’s drama, its violence, it’s kisses, it’s smashing.

Next up was Liema, a waitress, podcaster and singer who strutted her way to the stage and admitted being ‘nervous’. Host Lawrence prompted her to sing for the audience and she did, revealing that she, indeed, can hold a note.

Name: Liyema Phantsi – LIEMA

Age: 22

Hometown: King William’s Town – Eastern Cape

Occupation: Student / Bartender

“Kiss them all and tell no one or forever, yena.

“Being rebellious, mischievous and doing what you want to do.

“Because I’m a natural flirt. A lot of people like to think I’m flirting with them, so I think that will be very problematic.”

With the show being all about the unexpected twists and turns, Lawrence urged viewers to tune in to channel 198 after the launch show for Biggie’s immunity surprise. 

Back on stage Lawrence continued to introduce the next housemate, loud and talkative Mich, who was ready for ‘ukumosha’.

Name: Mishack Mazibuko – MICH

Age: 23 

Hometown: Midrand (Originally from Mpumalanga) 

Occupation: Student / Content Creator 

“Yoh! I am the problem, but I have a very beautiful love language. I give one of the best loves. I mean, everyone that gets in my way, they get to fall in love with me. 

“S’ya Mosha means to me asambe! It means vibe, man. It means we are in. We are here. Sifikile. Singenile. The people, the vibe, the youth, it’s our time. It’s my time, personally. So yeah, to me, it means s’mosha kwasani.  

“I believe I am a disruptor because I believe I am always right. I believe I give good advice. So, if you are not cool with that, it means you have a problem with me.”

He was followed by Sammy M who said her strategy for the game is to observe and take advantage of other housemates’ weaknesses.

Name: Siphosethu Mxunyelwa – SAMMY M

Age: 22

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from King William’s Town)

Occupation: Goldsmith

“I do not believe in ‘shapa ka stina’ because how you get him is how they take him. So, I want a single man, and I do not share.

“A beautiful mess, iragaraga, uchinsa. Ukungabambeki of sorts.

“Hhayi andiva. Andimameli, Andiva m

Living her life like it’s golden was Meelay, who said she was ‘bringing drama, sass and everything nice’ to the house.

Name: Siphosethu Mxunyelwa – SAMMY M

Age: 22

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from King William’s Town)

Occupation: Goldsmith

“I do not believe in ‘shapa ka stina’ because how you get him is how they take him. So, I want a single man, and I do not share.

“A beautiful mess, iragaraga, uchinsa. Ukungabambeki of sorts.

“Hhayi andiva. Andimameli, Andiva m

Self-confessed neat freak, Zee was the next housemate to be introduced who was more excited than nervous to meet the other housemates.

Name: Zinhle Mofokeng – ZEE

Age: 25

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from KZN/Vaal)

Occupation: Club Hostess

“I’m always in long-term relationships because I date to marry.

“Danger. Maza. Everything dangerous and everything chaotic.

“I can be very spicy!”

Next was Chuenzaa, who said if they won the grand prize they would take their mother, sister and BBM host Lawrence to the city of love, Paris!

Name: Chuene Kaapu – CHUENZAA

Age: 24 

Hometown: Alberton (Originally from Limpopo) 

Occupation: Marketing Manager 

“So, I’m a lover. I am very big on love and affection. One of my love languages is definitely physical touch and gifting as well. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive thing. Even if it’s a sweet that you saw and you thought of me, that’s cute. Just being thoughtful. 

“S’ya Mosha represents what I stand for: Disrupting the status quo and just infiltrating spaces. I am a disruptor because I always challenge the status quo. I look at things and think, ‘I’m not going to take it as it is.’ Well, most of the time. I’m going to challenge it, make it my own and make it fly.”

It was giving ‘here comes the bride’ when next housemate Lerato walked out on stage in a wedding ensemble, getting the studio audience to sing wedding songs. Her outfit said it all…provocative, disruptive and full of drama.

Name: Lerato Modise – LERATO

Age: 30

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from Free State)

Occupation: Tenderpreneur

“I’m very dominant in relationships. Right now, I’m learning how to be submissive. Not that I’m a cry baby, but give me attention. I like attention and accountability. 

“Chaos means colourful, and it means umririti (whistles kasi style)

“I’m calm, collected, chaotic and charismatic. Not to mention that I’m a philanthropic person at heart. I’m also true to my name, Lerato, that’s a bit of kindness

Artist, musician and model Papaghost in his white lace pants, was next and promised to deliver loads of energy all day everyday.

Name: Sabelo Ncube – PAPAGHOST

Age: 36 

Hometown: Johannesburg (Gauteng) 

Occupation: Music Producer 

“How I move in relationships is I am usually very giving and very attentive. I am the most loving, most overbearing partner you will ever have. 

“S’ya Mosha is just exciting. It just feels like anything can happen.”

Els made the number of housemates twenty and said he is looking for a tall gent, with a great smile and a great face.

Name: Elsie Sese – ELS

Age: 23

Hometown: Vanderbijlpark (Originally from Vaal)

Occupation: Hairdresser

“I move with the flow of the relationship wherever it leads me; I will go, only if it is good for me.

“It means drama, chaos, no peace, no sleep.

“I am a disruptor because I have a blazing personality, and I bring the heat.”

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Then came the long-awaited twist announcement…Lawrence introduced the ‘Disruptors’, Neo, Taki and Fahima, making it 23 housemates going into the BBM house. However, the other housemates are not aware that the trio will cause a stir, bring chaos and definitely bring the term S’ya Mosha to life! Tune in to see what undercover assignments Biggie has given them.

Name: Alfredoh Matsingwane – FAHEEMA

Age: 26

Hometown: Pretoria

Occupation: Musician

“Ka stena! I’m definitely taking your man.

“Can I swear? We about to F the sh*t up!

“I’m that chick; I cause trouble

Name: Neo Sibiya – NEO

Age: 21

Hometown: Pretoria (Originally from Mpumalanga) – Gauteng

Occupation: Content Creator / Fitness Coach

“A girl doesn’t kiss and tell no shapa people with stinas. They have shapa’d me once, so I know the feeling. I’m very territorial; what’s mine is mine, and in this economy, everyone wants to share, and I don’t want to be part of that sharing, so please mark me absent.

“We’re literally going after everything that we want. We’re distracting!

“Because I’m bringing the vibes, I’m bringing the disruption; I’m bringing the style, I’m bringing the glitz, the glam. Listen! Everything that is positive and elegant – boss lady! That’s exactly what I’m bringing.

Name: Takalani Muthige – TAKI

Age: 27 

Hometown: Johannesburg (Originally from Limpopo / KZN ) – Gauteng 

Occupation: Entertainer 

“I am basically a lover boy. Think of Take Care by Drake. You know, very emotional, very ‘I want you and nobody else’ type of space, type of vibe, type of energy. That is how I am. I got a lot of love to give. I love, so that’s how I move in relationships. 

“S’ya Mosha means havoc, messiness, Armageddon, chaos, everything and anything that is chaotic, that is not in order. Hey, man, S’ya Mosha. 

“I am a disruptor because I like to have a lot of fun, but also, within that fun, I can be very, very deep. I can get to know you very well, and all your deepest, darkest secrets, and I can use that against you.”

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