Names of Big Brother Mzansi (BBMzansi) 2025 Housemates / Contestants (Season 5) – Pictures, Profile, Age, Country, Occupation
Meet the 20 Big Brother Mzansi (BBMzansi) 2025 Season 5 Housemates: Names, Pictures, Profiles, Ages, Countries, and Occupations
Get ready to dive into the most thrilling season yet! On Sunday, January 12th, 2025, Big Brother Mzansi (BBMzansi) Season 5 premieres on Mzansi Magic, Channel 161. Buckle up as we embark on a wild ride of drama, excitement, and unexpected twists.
This season breaks all the rules, promising a whirlwind of bold personalities, electrifying visuals, and boundary-pushing entertainment. With a cast of unpredictable housemates, BBMzansi Season 5 is set to challenge norms, shatter expectations, and deliver unforgettable moments.
Big Brother Mzansi is a South African reality television phenomenon where housemates are confined to a single house, completely cut off from the outside world. In this social experiment, contestants must strategize, build alliances, and navigate challenges to outwit and outlast each other—all for a shot at the grand prize.The BBMzansi Season 5 housemates will be introduced during the live launch show on January 12th, 2025. This is your chance to meet the new lineup of vibrant contestants who will keep you glued to your screens. Make sure you don’t miss it as Biggie unveils the stars of this sensational season!
Meet the BBMzansi 2025 Season 5 Housemates
See full list of housemates, complete with their names, pictures, profiles, ages, countries, and occupations. Let the games begin!
| Full Name | BBMzansi Name | Age | Sex | Occupation | Living In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mphirime | Kay B | 23 | Female | Student | Bloemfontein |
| Amanda Makhathini | Mandy Hagan | 26 | Female | ECD Practitioner | Johannesburg |
| Nokulunga Ndabezitha | Gugu | 34 | Female | Unemployed | Johannesburg |
| Akhonamathemba Mbele | Sweet Guluva | 23 | Male | Student | Cape Town |
| Hassaan Rigney | Savage | 29 | Male | Fitness Director | Johannesburg |
| Luzuko Mashalaba | Luzuko | 26 | Male | Sales Agent | Johannesburg |
| Siphesihle Lekwadu | Mshini | 23 | Female | Tutor | Johannesburg |
| Ash-ley Ogle | Ash-ley Ogle | 26 | Female | Unemployed | Durban |
| Bokang Chephetsa | Beekay | 23 | Male | Electrician | Johannesburg |
| Tyrone Willard | Tyrone | 26 | Male | Social Media Consultant | Johannesburg |
| Mathapelo Mashila | Mata | 27 | Female | Artist | Johannesburg |
| Karabo Sejojo | JoJo | 22 | Female | Entrepreneur | Bloemhof |
| Uyanda Hlangabezo | Uyanda | 24 | Male | Pedagogical Practitioner | Gqeberha |
| Muziomhle Mdluli | Muzi-TheMbuzi | 29 | Male | Self-employed | Johannesburg |
| Bongiwe Booi | Bonni Bee | 28 | Female | Telesales Agent | Johannesburg |
| Fortunate Setwaba | Nate | 26 | Female | Medical Orthotist | Johannesburg |
| Abongile Salli | Abobo | 30 | Female | Educator | Cape Town |
| Siphesihle Mabaso | Siphesihle | 28 | Female | Financial Advisor | Secunda |
| Siyabonga Mlangeni | Swiss | 28 | Male | Student | Pietermaritzburg |
| Abongile Mhambi | Ezra | 27 | Male | Farmer | Butterworth, East London |
1. Kay B
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Florence Mphirime |
| BBMzansi Name | Kay B |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Student |
| Living In | Bloemfontein |
| Life Motto | “I am talkative and loud… a tapestry woven from diverse experiences, aspirations, and influences, emerging as an individual woman shaped by both triumphs and tribulations.” |
Kay B’s confidence is her superpower and style is her signature. The vibe Biggie needs and the queen of strutting the runway has entered the chat. She plans to break all taboos with her no cap attitude and serve her savage ‘no filter’ personality.
2. Mandy Hagan
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amanda Makhathini |
| BBMzansi Name | Mandy Hagan |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | ECD Practitioner |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I need to grow and prove that I’m capable of achieving anything I put my mind to.” |
You can count on Mandy Hagan’s jiggle to never fizzle! Having recently cat-walked into her content creator bag as part of her hustle-hot strut to the top, the 25-year-old ECD pratictioner swears that Big Brother Mzansi season 5 was made with her in mind.
3. Gugu
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nokulunga Ndabezitha |
| BBMzansi Name | Gugu |
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Unemployed |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I believe that the Big Brother universe is the only platform that can let me be me. I would like to show the world more about Gugu.” |
Gugu’s recent level up into her villain era comes with with no apologies. Not one to be caught unhinged, the 34-year-old Soweto native plans to troll the house about her real age, all while withholding tea about her other hat as a prophet. But will she see through all the mind games?
4. Sweet Guluva
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Akhonamathemba Mbele |
| BBMzansi Name | Sweet Guluva |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Student |
| Living In | Cape Town |
| Life Motto | “I am a bubbly human and very open-minded. I am a person of value and respect.” |
Watch out Mzansi Sweet Guluva is here to steal hearts with his mysterious demeanour.
5. Savage
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hassaan Rigney |
| BBMzansi Name | Savage |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Fitness Director |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “Anything is possible when you humble yourself, have a strong mindset, stay positive, and include fun in everything you do.” |
The number one trainer in the world has entered the building, and die poppe sal dans! Savage is ready to throw it back for the ladies and bring that 90s love vibe.
6. Luzuko
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Luzuko Mashalaba |
| BBMzansi Name | Luzuko |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Sales Agent |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I like encountering and engaging with people because I believe there’s a lot we can learn from each other rather than being isolated.” |
Luzuko’s pretty face and smooth aura has sustained perceptions of a being heartbreaker, a mix up he intends to clear on Big Brother Mzansi season 5. Hailing from Cape Town, the 26-year-old sales agent spilled on his secret strategy to woo viewers, bring the heatwave and unleash his effortless charm in Biggie’s house.
7. Mshini
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Siphesihle Lekwadu |
| BBMzansi Name | Mshini |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Tutor |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I bring my A game to everything I do and thrive on trying new and turning ordinary into extraordinary.” |
Move over AI, here’s a slay-a-tron machine! Soweto’s very own Mshini plans to unleash a heatwave from the flames of her authentic “boss girl” aura, vibey kasi ad-libs and the flair for playing ball in Biggie’s house.
8. Ash-ley Ogle
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ash-ley Ogle |
| BBMzansi Name | Ash-ley Ogle |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Unemployed |
| Living In | Durban |
| Life Motto | “The sky is too close to earth to be my limit. However, humility will always seize the day.” |
The 26-year-old Durban dynamite fuels no fury, but notes herself to be “the anger!” Not one to take the mud-slinging laying low, Ash-ley unpacks her pounce, her rare skill to spill, as well as her secret plan to keep viewers awake around the clock.
9. BeeKay
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bokang Chephetsa |
| BBMzansi Name | Beekay |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I believe life is about creating unforgettable memories! I thrive in competitive environments and love pushing my limits, whether it’s conquering a mountain or mastering a new role.” |
BeeKay is his name and being a Baddie from Qwaqwa will be his game. The 23-year-old, who refers to himself as the Baddie from Qwaqwa, is not just a bad boy, he is also a walking encyclopaedia who plays with electricity for a living. Le ready ho ba electrocuted?
10. Tyrone
| Full Name | Tyrone Willard |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Social Media Consultant |
| Living In | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| BBMzansi Name | Tyrone |
| Personal Motto | “With pride and confidence, I carry myself with an irresistible charm, making everyone feel welcome and included.” |
The 26-year-old, multilingual fireball originally from Qonce is here to brighten the house with his contagious smile and flawless dance moves as soon as Biggie presses “play” to a Beyoncé jam. Tyrone is a great cook, storyteller, and certified yapper. He says he might not be the one to burn the pots, but definitely iindlebe zona zizoshisa.
11. Mata
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mathapelo Mashila |
| BBMzansi Name | Mata |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “Mata is fearless, strong-willed, adventurous, caring, smart, and a fun young woman.” |
Bringing the voom voom, the vocals and splashes of colour, Mata is ready to slay the high keys and hit every note on Big Brother Mzansi season 5: Umlilo. Spotting colourful braids plafully styled into fun pig-tails as part of her signature stage look, the 27-year-old muso spills on her game plan to play mellow in yellow and a diva-on-demand, all without losing her authentic aura.
12. Jojo
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Karabo Sejojo |
| BBMzansi Name | JoJo |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Living In | Bloemhof |
| Life Motto | “JoJo is a Pastor’s kid, so being around different personalities is no challenge.” |
As a pastor’s child, living in Bloemhof, Jojo says she is used to being around different personalities, a trait that will be beneficial in the house. The 22-year-old describes herself as smart with many talents, a beauty with brains and a voice to match.
13. Uyanda
| Full Name | Uyanda Hlangabezo |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Pedagogical Practitioner |
| Living In | Gqeberha, South Africa |
| BBMzansi Name | Uyanda |
| Personal Motto | “I am a man with a positive aura, I’m fun, entertaining, and honest. I believe I have all that it takes to win the show.” |
The 23-year-old old Uyanda is bringing himself to the table he’ll later sell. He’s also an “egg scrambler”. With his fiery personality, we might need the fire department on speed dial.
14. Muzi-Thembuzi
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Muziomhle Mdluli |
| BBMzansi Name | Muzi–TheMbuzi |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Self-employed |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I’m a young talented individual who wants to see himself do well in life.” |
The goated fashionista from eKasi is about to show Mzansi why he deserves the 2-metre prize and is ready to bring all the vibes! The Muzi-TheMbuzi era is here.
15. Bonni Bee
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bongiwe Booi |
| BBMzansi Name | Bonni Bee |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Telesales Agent |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “Depending on the situation I’m an introvert but by nature I’m an extrovert.” |
A lack of common sense irks Bonni Bee, who plans to let her authenticity shine through in Biggie’s house. With her eyes are on the cash prize, the 28-year-old telesales agent intends to use her chakras to gag the game.
16. Nate
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fortunate Setwaba |
| BBMzansi Name | Nate |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Medical Orthotist |
| Living In | Johannesburg |
| Life Motto | “I consider myself very funny, I like dark humour and practically bathe in it.” |
Focused girlies are up. Welcome the 26-year old force to be reckoned with. A medical prosthetist and make-up artist who is all about the plot. With all the bragging rights and a self proclaimed 10, she’s set to bring the heat with her looks and strategy to pretend! pretend! pretend!
17. Abobo
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abongile Salli |
| BBMzansi Name | Abobo |
| Age | 30 |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Living In | Cape Town |
| Life Motto | “I firmly believe that if you truly desire something, you can ultimately achieve it.” |
The 30-year-old teacher from Cape Town is ready to deliver some lessons on how to keep a warm smile while executing a subtle and swift game on Big Brother Mzansi: Umlilo. Doubling as a professional actor, Abobo has already appeared on Nkululeko, a local coming of age drama series based in his native town. Abobo shared his aims to woo without playing a character in the house.
18. Siphesihle
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Siphesihle Mabaso |
| BBMzansi Name | Siphesihle |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Occupation | Financial Advisor |
| Living In | Secunda |
| Life Motto | “Don’t limit yourself.” |
Secunda’s soft spoken “lover girl”, Siphesihle, fiercely excludes herself from street narratives. Instead, the 28-year-old financial advisor swears that drama tends to gallop after her – a constant chase she insists on out-sprinting.
19. Swiss
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Siyabonga Mlangeni |
| BBMzansi Name | Swiss |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Student |
| Living In | Pietermaritzburg |
| Life Motto | “I know I’m very capable of entertaining and bringing excitement to people, I know I’m destined for more than my current life right now.” |
Swiss, the lover boy, has entered Biggie’s house, promising to bring not only the vibes but, well, the love too.
20. Ezra
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abongile Mhambi |
| BBMzansi Name | Ezra |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Living In | Butterworth, East London |
| Life Motto | “Knowing a little about many things can always help.” |
Ezra the lover and the farmer has entered the #BBMzansi chat. He’ll be bringing charm, fun and sparks flying in the house.