Mshini walked into her HoH reign with one mission – respect. But in the Big Brother Mzansi house, respect isn’t handed out like Sunday lunch; you have to fight for it. And fight, she did! This week has been a battlefield, with Mshini trying to lead while her subjects (read: housemates) tested every ounce of her patience. 😤
From her very first diary room session on Tuesday, she told Big Brother exactly how she felt – powerful, but cautious. She knew some housemates weren’t about to bow down to her rule, and she was ready to assert herself. Later that day, she vented to Nsuku about Nate’s sluggish attitude towards changing her mic batteries. Such a small thing, but a massive sign of the subtle defiance she was dealing with. 👀
By Wednesday, her frustration boiled over. The housemates were moving at a snail’s pace with the wager preparations, and Mshini wasn’t about to let that slide. She called them out for their lack of effort, but Melino wasn’t having it. “Name and shame, Mshini! Don’t drag us all into this mess.” A real I-didn’t-come-here-to-suffer moment. 😂
Watch the meeting here:
Thursday wasn’t any better. While some housemates were taking an unauthorised nap-a-thon, Siphesihle was busy with the artwork. Mshini suggested a synchronised work-and-rest system, but Siphesihle wasn’t about that life. “I can’t force myself to nap when I’m not tired.” Yoh, leadership is not for the weak. 😩
Then came today– the final showdown, myabe. The housemates spent the morning swimming, napping, and playing games like they were on vacation in the garden, unable to access the house. But the second Big Brother opened the doors, Mshini laid down the law: shower and clean first, then eat later. And just like that, a civil war broke out. Some ran to shower, others went straight for the food, and suddenly, the house was in shambles. 💥
What did Mshini do? Exactly what we expected – she called a house meeting. Siphesihle and Mandy Hagan tried to argue that they were starving, but Mshini shut it down fast. “I’m hungry too – clean first.” The dictatorship was real! But guess what? The house got cleaned, the food was served, and in the end, she got results. Mission accomplished. ✅🍽️
Watch the meeting here:
Now, with just a weekend left in her reign, Mshini is counting down to Monday. The next HoH better come prepared because Mshini will be watching. Will she be their biggest supporter or their harshest critic? We’re about to find out. Sifuna i-drama! 🍿🔥
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. To join the conversation on social media platforms, use the hashtag #BBMzansi and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok!
Big Brother Mzansi season 5 is proudly sponsored by headline partner LottoStar and tactical partner Robertsons Spices.
