For the housemates, entering Big Brother isn’t just about surviving weeks in a house filled with cameras–it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform your life.
An opportunity to hack the system and achieve a meteoric rise to instant fame does not come by every day.
And while there is always the possibility of attaining the rare virality that can propel ordinary people to lucrative overnight hyper-visibility, chances of getting that lucky are miserably low.
The ability to sustain that relevance is even trickier.
Fame gained from the housemates’ time on the show can be parlayed into a stable and enduring career in the entertainment business.
Even if they don’t win the show, the fame gained could launch them into the world of endorsements, sponsorship deals, and media appearances.
Past contestants have capitalized on their new celebrity status, becoming successful influencers, presenters, actors, and even business owners.
Mzansi’s most popular reality show comes with a chance to win prize money that is in the millions.
Housemates may also pick up coins throughout the show, as they get opportunities to take part in sponsored tasks.
Money, as a motivating factor, plays a key role in making the competition high stakes.
Big Brother provides a platform that has launched many careers.
From acting and hosting to modelling and music, former housemates have carved out niches for themselves.
Many who entered the house with no prior media experience had emerged as major players in various entertainment fields.
Beyond fame and money, Big Brother is an intense experience that challenges housemates to unleash the beast within. For the duration of their stay in the house, housemates are expected to navigate mental, physical, and emotional challenges.
While many such challenges may be new to them, the aim is to outplay and outlast their rivals to avoid the constant threat of eviction.
Today, you’ll know about the BBMzansi housemates nominated for eviction this week on Sunday.
Viewers can now cast their votes in favor of their favourite to enable them to remain in the Big Brother Mzansi house.
With Smash Afrika at the helm, 24 new housemates in the mix, and a stunning new house to explore, Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 is off to a thrilling start.
The game is on, and Mzansi can’t wait to see who will rise to the occasion!
Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 is broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198, which you can stream here.
Sunday eviction shows are at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic.
Big Brother Mzansi (BBMzansi) Season 5 Voting Poll 2025
On the Big Brother Mzansi Voting Poll, fans can vote online for their favorite housemates to stay in the competition or win the show.
The poll helps reveal the housemates with the highest number of fans this season.
Fans can typically vote multiple times during the voting period, which is announced each week.
The housemate with the fewest votes may face eviction, while the most popular contestants stay longer.
It is easy to vote for your favourite online via the BBMzansi voting poll.
Just click on the name of your favourite housemate and your vote will be automatically recorded.
Voting is FREE with no restrictions.
Vote and check who has the highest vote this week.
Invite your friends and loved ones to join you and vote.
Only one housemate will walk home with the grand prize.
Vote your favourite to be the winner of the Big Brother Mzansi Season 5.
How to Vote Online
- Scroll down to the vote poll chart below.
- Select your favourite housemate to save from eviction.
- Click on VOTE to submit your vote.
- You can see the result of the polls by selecting the view result.
You can vote up to 3 times (morning, afternoon, night) daily online.
Online voting opens on Monday 8:00PM and closes on Saturday 8:00PM.
