Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m in the house to have fun. I want to win but my ambitions go beyond that.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Have only seen snippets of last season’s Big Brother Mzansi so I don’t have a favourite. But from the UK version it was Nikki - she was entertaining.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
Very honest. There’s a limited amount of days for the public and housemates to get to know you, I believe being honest will allow everyone to get a sense of who I really am.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Brutally honest. It will be my only time to talk to the public directly and vent alone. It will be my therapy session from the craziness in the house.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Have sex with another housemate. I also will not be violent towards another housemate.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I just basically took whatever I could fit into my suitcase, then sat on it to zip it :).
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
(1) Lack of space. (2) Withdrawal from shopping blogs, the internet and TV (3). Being away from family.
What’s your life motto?
Start each day with too high a spirit to be encumbered by your old nonsense.
What are your favourite TV shows?
The Fixer, Orphan Black, Suits, The Originals, Beauty and The Beast, Ashes To Ashes, Breaking Bad.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas - they're incredibly comfortable.
News or sport?
Sports - I used to do athletics
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Drama. Keeps you on your toes and wondering what will happen next.
Japan or America?
America. A lot of places are influenced by their culture.
Truth or dare?
Dare. Life is short and can get serious, spontaneity is required.
Ex
Full name: Johannes Motalane
Please tell us something about yourself that you think viewers must know about you.
I am outgoing, I speak my mind at all times. I love being random and I enjoy chilling with ladies.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Moloko , Loko - I enjoyed her energy in the house. I loved the fact that she was herself at all times.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I am going to be thoroughly honest about everything - I won’t hold anything back.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Throughly honest because I genuinely feel like that will be the only way to have a one-on-one connection with the viewers.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Walk around butt naked.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I decided to pack clothes that describe how I am as an individual and clothes that I can be comfortable in.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Nothing.
What’s your life motto?
It is what it is you get what you give.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Gordie Shore…aYeYe, The Fixer, How to Get Away with Murder, Vampire Diaries and Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas - I genuinely feel comfortable in pyjamas
News or sport?
News - I love to know what’s happening in the world and being informed.
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks - makes me feel comfortable.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy - I’m a happy person - I enjoy laughing but I also love drama.
Japan or America?
America - land of dreams
Truth or dare?
Truth - honesty is the best policy.
Kay and Pumba
Kay
Full name: Keitumetse Mariti
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m very loud, talkative, crazy and very loving.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Mandla - honestly after I saw his “private part”, I started concentrating on him and I saw how he has uBuntu. I really liked that a lot, he is very humble.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
Very honest, there’s nothing to lie about.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Very honest, why lie if everything is recorded?
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I don’t know, I’ve done lots of things that I said I wouldn't do so I can’t answer this. I don’t know what will happen, I’m not God.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I did not decide, I didn’t have a choice because I could not take branded items, clothes with narrow stripes, blocks or small patterns. I can simply stay naked all the time.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Gossipers but I have a nice way of dealing with them and if I don’t get my smokes on time.
What’s your life motto?
Never fear the unknown by Kay.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Isibaya and Rockville
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas
News or sport?
Sport - I love sports especially netball.
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Drama
Japan or America?
America
Truth or dare?
Truth
Pumba
Full name: Phumlani Ndlovu
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
Underneath this mean exterior, I am actually a very humble and sensitive person. It takes a lot to get me angry, but once I reach boiling point, I can explode…
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Kgosi - I liked his laid back approach to life. He never seemed to get flustered or worked up about anything.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I’m a very honest person so I intend on being very honest also in the house. However, I do plan on keeping unnecessary info to myself.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
I’m going to be fully honest in the Diary Room. It’s the only place that I’ll be able to remain sane.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I definitely will not be disrespectful to other housemates’ religious or political beliefs.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
It wasn’t really about deciding; I just packed stuff that I felt had little or no branding. I also went out and bought some cheap clothes.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
It’s going to be difficult for me to survive without the internet! It will be difficult to not have as many choices as usual. Also, not being able to listen to my own music when and how I want.
What’s your life motto?
Never regret anything, as long as it made you smile.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Empire, The Big Band Theory, Survivor, How I Met Your Mother, Family Guy, Futurama,
Shameless, Modern Family, Family Feud, The Cable, QI
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas
News or sport?
Sport
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks, they are more comfortable than a Speedo
Comedy or drama?
Comedy
Japan or America?
America. Nothing against Japan, I just think American lifestyle influences me more directly.
Truth or dare?
Dare. I find it easier to do a dare because people forget about it once the hype has died down. People always remember the truth.
Chelsea Anne Humfrey
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m that girl who everyone should watch out for. I have many tricks up my sleeve and I’m a handful of entertainment. I will do anything to win!
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Lexi - because she kept it classy and played the game!
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I am going to be as honest as I can be just depending on how the game goes.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
I’m going to be honest in the diary room.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I won’t be violent.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed according to my personality which is classy sexy and full of swag.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
My family that I’m going to miss. Eating out at cool restaurants and trying to live with other people as well as being afraid of getting voted out. Although I know that won’t happen.
What’s your life motto?
No matter what happens in life your dignity is everything.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Ridiculousness, animal planet, Trace TV and Comedy Central.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Both
News
Because I feel you must keep up with what is happening in the world.
Swimming trunks of Speedo?
I have many bikinis to choose from.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy - I love laughing it’s so important.
Japan or America?
Japan - I have been to Japan and it's insane.
Truth or Dare
Dare - I love living life on the edge.
Mbali Nkosi
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
Ooh I’m a great cook, I can cook anything...Masterchef I tell you.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Loko - She was ‘real’. She was being herself.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
Hmmm…It depends on the situation but I will try and be honest at all times.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Extremely honest! It’s the only place in the house you can be so why lie?
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I definitely won’t have sex on the show.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed mostly casual clothes that I’m comfortable in and a few sexy items for weekends.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Having panic attacks about shower hour *Hides* I should have spent more time at the gym.
What’s your life motto?
Step by step, one step at a time, each day has its own step so your step will come.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Orange is the New Black, How to Get Away with Murder, The Affair, Game of Thrones, Blackish, Empire, Rockville.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy - why you gotta be so serious?
Japan or America?
Switzerland
Truth or dare?
Hmm... depends how bad the dare is.