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BB Africa: The Inside Scoop!

Written by Tashi from the blog Tashi's TV on 02 Sep 2009
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The doors of the house on BBA2

Hello! I'm back and saaaaaaaane (sane) after spending the weekend in the new Big Brother, DR (Da Revolution) house.

Blast to Friday past: I went in to be a guinea pig to test-run the house with a crowd of media housemates,

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From left to right (back row): Mathawe Matsapola (Sunday Sun), Bongani Nxumalo (94.7 Highveld Stereo), Emma Liwela (Drum), Kiki Ntuli (Isolezwe), Kgomotso Meso (Kaya FM), Terence Pillay (freelance journo, DJ and producer), Steyn du Toit (freelance journo and DJ) and Munyaradzi Vomo (The Star Tonight).
Front row: Gabisile Ndebele (The Times), you know who and Mokgadi Seabi (City Press).

I was ready and kicking for skullduggerous action to implement the new rules about conspiracies and had my throttle on bigtime.

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Warmed up and ready to rumble!

I whipped up the walkway feeling Gossip Girl, my peepers peeled for all and any news for us.

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We hit the house, went inside, there was champagne and grub on the table, I swung into party mode, launched into the general swing of things ....

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2 minutes into being in the house: "Oooooh I'm feeling so happy-happy reaching for champers, very involved in the excitement etc.


LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER


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"NO don't shoot me!
Actually yes, pleeease do!!
No, no, no, I forgot, you must rather get the person next to me!"


Sweet Big Brother junkies, trust me when I tell you you do NOT want to be a housemate. It really is all about: no sleep, the bright neon lights of an airconditioned (but boiling bed - slept for about an hour and a half), all the dishes you have to wash after a single meal, cold water showers PLUS dealing with torturers, literally.

Two personal trainers arrived at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning, screamed everyone out of a doze and then made us do a stupid, horrible workout.

Last year when I guinea pigg'd the house I got so drunk through it all I didn't notice it all properly - also there were more takeaways last year and no early morning mad people, who gave a very real and grizzly sense of what it's like when they rip up the housemates.

An extra night and I would have revolted in a big way, which got me thinking ... maybe this is what they're gonna do with them? Work them to death.

THE DIGS

Of course/of course you've been dying to hear about what the house itself is like.

The theme's a Moroccan-Urban Oasis: earthy colours - browns, creams and dark red - mixed with a sense of the very-dry versus running water. It makes you feel thirsty and quenched at the same time.

There's a creepy tree in the middle of the house for no reason, pictures by some artsy dude called Nico Meyer and stencils of rats (fun-looking ones). These run along the bottom of the walls so I don't know if we'll be able to see them on the box.

The kitchen's bigger than last year, there's none of that whack green grass in it and the shower doors are half-frosted.

And that's all I can say for now unfort. As I mentioned before I left I had to commit to confidentiality so as not to spoil it for you. I did promise a cryptic clue though, here it is: the bed pillows are in a different place.

THE BAD NEWS

There's no jacuzzi!! Can you believe it?? No sauna nor any sort of steamy. I couldn't believe it when I saw - there's a pool, - it's different from last year's but still, I just don't see that it's going to be used more than last year. It was 20 degrees too freezing in the evening to even think about taking a plunge.

CONSPIRACY STRATEGIES

As mentioned I was fully info conspiring with the new rules about it and it turned out that I ended being a chief conspirator without doing a thing.

Which indirectly led me to playing the ultimate strategy of being the crappest housemate ever.

How it unfolded:

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Just as everyone was clutching their welcome champagne and snacks Bongani made the fatal reality mistake of stepping in and taking charge before anyone was settled. He stood up and went round the circle, asking everyone who they were and where they were from in such a way that no-one could get a word in edgeways.

As you know this ALWAYS gets someone whacked first - which is what happened. A conspiracy began immediately afterwards to hide his bag.

My strategy: didn't say much, gave bursts of agreement and nods to Everyone.

It went down, Bongani's bag disappeared - I wasn't even sure who exactly hid it and when he discovered it was gone Munyaradzi said - very loudly: "Tashi, I can't believe you went ahead and did it!"

All my fault 'cos before we locked down I'd told him that I was plotting to plan. Bongani looked over at me, pressing me to spill and I was like "No, no I didn't, seriously, " but as I was saying it I didn't even believe myself it sounded so much like I did.

The result: Bongani suspected me the entire time and I didn't need to do a thing.

Then, Big Brother gave us a task to make supper and as soon as it happened people volunteered to do something quickly so I didn't have a chance to decide what I could do - can't cook so it was out immediately.

The result: I developed my second strategy - to be the crappest housemate ever to see how long I could last.  As you know, doing zilch round camp's right up there with things that you get whacked but it was a chance I was willing to take, so I lazed around, drank, chatted, laughed "hahahaha" - didn't do a stitch of anything at ALL.

SUCCESS (Sort of)

I made it all the way through the early evening, through the cooking of a lavish meal, through the setting of the table, through the after-supper chatter, went outside to lounge around more afterwards, sat down very pleased and next thing Big Brother boomed that I had to wash the dishes. Bah! Thankfully there were three of us who did them, but still it was mega - must have taken about two hours.

JACKPOT

For the first time ever I won a task. (Forgive me, I don't mean to be braggy but had to tell you 'cos it really meant so much to me, "I'd like to thank my family, my Jack Russell Mischka, etc")

On Saturday morning we had to do a numbers task - inspired by a saying, that goes something along the lines of "The success of a revolution lies in the numbers."
We had to solve an ongoing puzzle type thing where you had to add the last two numbers as the sequence increased and I won - an Ipod docking station.

I was so thrilled you have no idea - the only trouble is I don't have an Ipod!! Still it rocked.

MUST-HAVE: It made me realise that they MUST give away stuff like this in the show. Instead of them only winning food type rewards for in the house, they should win thIngs for after - cool gadgets and cash that the hosuemates can collect when they leave. It would add a big spin to things espesh if certain hosuemates keep winning or if one wins something someone else wants.

SNACKS:

A view of the studio's where the house is located, - it's sort of behind and inside. You go through the gates, round a corner and enter the two doors of the house from the other side. It doesn't look like it houses what it does does it?

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Some of the out of town housemates have arrived in South Africa. No news on them yet - they're obviously with their - what's that word ... the people who imprison them before ... - chaparones.

There are more cameras than last year, espesh on the ceilings.

And that's it, but not all - coming soon: the 10 things you won't see on TV.

PS: for more about the pervy cameramen, please see my reply in this article: The Lockdown Begins!



The show premieres on Sunday, 6 September on DStv Channel 198.



28 Comments

wesley_t
02 Sep 2009 07:36

Thanks for the Article Tashi, Cant wait!

Lahvee
02 Sep 2009 07:54

You  know Tashi... I have an iPod :) Thanx for the update! 

<<I did promise a cryptic clue though, here it is: the bed pillows are in a different place.>>  Hmm, thats very criptic Tashi, there are no beds??? No bedrooms!! The pillows are on the couches!! Eish ok I give up...

TerryN
02 Sep 2009 08:07

There's no jacuzzi!! Can you believe it?? No sauna nor any sort of steamy. 

LOL...bad news indeed Tash

The show premieres on Sunday, 6 September on DStv Channel 198. 

Cant wait! So many things premiere this Sunday "Khloe n Kourt takes Miami" too, **i am so excited**

Tash 1
02 Sep 2009 08:19

Wish 2day was Saturday.  Can't wait.  Thx Tash 4 the update.

wesley_t
02 Sep 2009 08:23

@Lahvee i agree!! I think they have No beds! And the pillows are on the floor for them!

Teeza
02 Sep 2009 08:43

Pool, I hope they all can swim at least, instead of three as in Munya, Ricco and Tawana, nxa!

Onkez
02 Sep 2009 11:55

LOL @ Tashi's "just got hit by a bus" morning photo,you're a good sport.I think it was belz that said when BB comes around,we lose our loved ones temporarily.That is true for me too,every year at this time I become a single father/monk,it really sucks.If I said I was looking forward to BB then I'd be lying.

Onkez
02 Sep 2009 11:56

LOL @ Tashi's "just got hit by a bus" morning photo,you're a good sport.I think it was belz that said when BB comes around,we lose our loved ones temporarily.That is true for me too,every year at this time I become a single father/monk,it really sucks.If I said I was looking forward to BB then I'd be lying.

tizoz
02 Sep 2009 13:34

There's no jacuzzi!! Can you believe it?? No sauna nor any sort of steamy. I couldn't believe it when I saw - there's a pool,

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha @ Tash!

Tash 1
02 Sep 2009 13:44

Jaccuzi, wat 4?  is that house theirs?, wu eva wants a jacuzzi can buy fo him/herself.  They shld jus  work hard in order to grab the moollah n' buy luxuries like jacuzzis that they have never had.

wesley_t
02 Sep 2009 13:46

When we gona knw abt the 10 thingz we wont see on TV?...

Tash 1
02 Sep 2009 13:51

@wesley_t
No shower hour
No nudity
No conspirancy
No farting
No sex scenes
2 b continued......

Segololo
02 Sep 2009 15:18

Oh Tashi... Tashi... Tashi... Are the pillows on the roof or attic? is it a double-story house?

oh gaad! tell us anything about this place, man... 

The 10 things are most likely (adding to the above list)

no penthouse
no garden
no glass house
no married people
no woman-haters
no music instruments

wesley_t
02 Sep 2009 16:04

Guys The BBA website has been updated! With a pic of the new Lounge!! http://www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother

Lahvee
02 Sep 2009 17:42

ooohhh its UNISEX bedrooms???

Lahvee
02 Sep 2009 17:51

Tashi can you find out what the other idziots are doin. The guy Zambia (that im attending a course with) told me that TK is recording an album. Ihad to ask him about Max (he said he's around) coz he asked me about Lerato. 

I'll do my research here too. The malawian guy had forgotten who their representative was last year. (he forgot her name) - he said "she came second" & I couldnt remember who it was either. Till I asked him to describe her, he said "skinny, long hair".. then I was Hazel??? I had completely forgotten her.

I hope ppl dont give kitchen votes - like Ofune and Hazel (yawn)!!

Teeza
02 Sep 2009 18:02

Thanks Wes: Just been to the site to have a look!!  I kinda like the idea of a dom-dom instead of the sep bderooms. Fireworks!!!!! I'm with u Lavy NO VOTES for the kitchen puuleezzeeee!

Lahvee
02 Sep 2009 18:28

Wes I was trying to link up to your website but required me to download something. So i googled BBA and came across this website (Nigerians in america): (Do you guys remember)... The article has this paragraph...

....It all started one lazy, hazy Saturday when the Housemates were given tasks to do. They were required to catch an array of magnetized fish and on the reverse side of the fish do whatever task was written there. Simple enough but as it was Saturday, Biggie had provided plenty of booze (undiluted, Russian vodka) and what resulted was an incident that will definitely go down as one of the most scandalous moments in Big Brother history. The housemates became crazed, drunken zombies and engaged in acts better suited for ...... 

(ok she gets a bit explicit) - so u'll read 4yo syelf..

Teeza
02 Sep 2009 18:56

198 is running promos every 15mins.

FK
02 Sep 2009 19:10

Thanks Teeza and I had to go there myself to check it out.

This Show has rules ???? (How true is this?)
1. Bathing suits to be worn in the shower
2. No noise in the champagne room
3. South park will only broadcast at night
4. The alcohol will never run out
5. The tasks are simple and enough for all.

Please someone confirm these rules

Paralyzer
02 Sep 2009 19:15

No jacuzzi? Hayi hayi! *off topic:Tashi, people want their Isidee spoilers plz?*

mjj
02 Sep 2009 19:24

just came to say i'm PRESENT.......................See u all on Sunday @ 5pm.................oh welcome to the new members to the TVSA Big Brother Club.............

Teeza, FK, Fluffy, Tizoz - waving like a looony........can't wait for the nite blogging...........

If there's a swap this year, can they do NORWAY please.....cause i hear that housemates have sex on the first day that side..........

Oh ja i'm still a Holy pervert....lol

FK
02 Sep 2009 19:32

lol mjj - cant wait.  My evenings hae been boring - let the games begin or rather, let our finger type the nite away

Teeza
03 Sep 2009 06:44

And here's a wave back to u ALL the loonies too, even the gang that hasn't checked in ....yet.  Crazy times are arouind the corner:-)

kiki X
03 Sep 2009 11:03

Someone please tell Bongani, he is TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OLD for such hairstyles.His Simunye & Channel O days are gone.What does his wife say mara???

Toxic
03 Sep 2009 11:31

No jacuzzi? Hayi hayi! *off topic:Tashi, people want their Isidee spoilers plz?*

LOL!!! Who are THESE people? kwa kwa kwa kwakwa!

Paralyzer
03 Sep 2009 20:42

Kwakwakwakwakwakwa Tox!!!! Mjj, am praying 4 u! But norway people r so pasty! Nothing worse than ugly sex!

melokuhle
06 Sep 2009 14:55

Thanks Biggy, i obviously thought a jaccuzi was a bad idea................


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