TVSA got some juicy one-on-one time with the Big Brother Mzansi housemates before their Big Move into the house.
All 20 housemates were in lockdown last week so we couldn't speak to them directly but each of them answered an exclusive Q&A for us in their quiet moments. The couples were isolated from each other - they couldn't speak to the other couples - so they spoke to us instead.
Here's what the first 10 housemates had to say (the other 10 to follow tomorrow of course):
Khali Masooane
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I do not think or say things “normal girls” think and say.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Mandla because he is well endowed.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
As honest as it is appropriate for the other housemates at that particular time.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Very honest.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I will not have sex.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
To be honest I pretty much packed almost everything, you have to be prepared for anything as a woman.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Not having my music to dance to, I love dancing, it is a medium of expression. I will also miss alone time and my phone.
What’s your life motto?
If it does not hurt you or those around you… FLOURISH!
What are your favourite TV shows?
Empire, Isibaya, Love & Hip Hop, Taboo, Avatar & Channel O Top 10.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas because I get cold easily.
News or sport?
News
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Well, Speedo because that is the closest to a bikini.
Comedy or drama?
Drama
Japan or America?
America
Truth or dare?
Dare!
Bongi
Full name: Abongile Mbauli
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I can get very inappropriate at times and I beg your indulgence.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Mandla - because he had someone to keep him warm at night while in the house and walked away with the money.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
As honest as is allowed.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Very Honest. Be ready.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Have sex it seems.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed all that was close and comfortable.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Missing out on my favourite TV shows and movies.
What’s your life motto?
What’s understood need not be explained if you really live it.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Person of interest, Gotham, Empire.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
In the nude - that’s most comfortable.
News or sport?
News - I prefer information to games.
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks - you can walk around in them comfortably.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy - I love laughing.
Japan or America?
Japan - their entertainment and culture is more interesting.
Truth or dare?
Truth - I love the truth.
Bexx and Soxx
Cousins
Bexx (Nicknamed because of her love for David Beckham)
Full name: Axola Mbengo
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I am single and ready to mingle!
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Loko, she was fun and lovable.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I’d like to think that I’ll be fairly honest.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Very Honest.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I refuse to be completely naked. NO!
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
Well, it’s the clothes that I usually wear so I packed things that I find comfortable.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Definitely not being able to watch my favourite TV shows!
What’s your life motto?
I beat everybody I faced in my life and I am still here. Still standing, still strong. Therefore: I am great.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Law and Order, Rockville, Hell Date, Wendy Williams Show, Isibaya, Our Perfect Wedding, Come Dine With Me, The Fixer.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas
News or sport? Both
Swimming trunks or Speedo? Neither
Comedy or drama?
Drama
Japan or America?
America
Truth or dare?
Dare
Soxx
Full name: Sokhana Ralane
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m single.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Mandla “Mindlo Spikiri”- nigga won a million and got laid while he was at it.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I will lie when I feel it is necessary.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
I always tell the truth, even when I’m lying.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Honestly, I would say ‘play with myself’ however that’s not a promise. Lol
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed all the clothes I have.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Abiding by the rules, there are so many to follow but I’ll pull it off.
What’s your life motto?
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Maury, The Jerry Springer Show, The Dave Chapple Show, Cheaters, Isibaya.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Both - depends on the weather and mood.
News or sport?
News.
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy
Japan or America?
Japan
Truth or dare?
Both
Adams and Tembi
Ex-lovers
(Dated for two years, been broken up for five)
Adams
Full name: Siyanda Ngwenya
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I am a musical person and I’m loads of fun to have around.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Loko, she was fun and got along with everyone.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I’ll be as honest I can be.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
I’ll probably be more honest because of the privacy.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I will not have conflict with anyone in the house.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed clothing that I usually wear when I am at home.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Not being able to socialise with the people outside of the house. I am also going to miss chatting with my mother.
What’s your life motto?
Keep your head up at all times.
What are your favourite TV shows?
V- Entertainment and all the music channels on DSTV.
Japan or America?
America. It is the capital of all in the entertainment industry.
Tembi
(Who's currently going through a divorce - not from Adams)
Full name: Tembela Mgandela-Mthupha
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I have a tendency to switch between multiple personalities. I’m a thespian.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Loko, she got along with everybody.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
Very honest! I am a real chatterbox at times… Okay maybe not 100% honest, but I will not lie.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Extremely honest, probably the only chance I can get to open up completely.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I won’t get violent.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed clothes I wear all the time, and clothes I chill in at home.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
I am going to miss Akia’s smile and my mother’s company.
What’s your life motto?
Life is a stage. Perform your heart out!
What are your favourite TV shows?
Game of Thrones, Lie to Me. Though I honestly prefer films to TV shows.
Comedy or drama?
Drama
Gino and Tiffini
Siblings
Gino
Full name: Eugene Smith
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m a no nonsense person, however I am also not a party pooper.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Lexi, she was never afraid to speak her mind PLUS she’s a hottie.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
As honest as my situation allows me.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Extremely and as brutally honest as I can be.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Lose my temper to the point where I resort to using violence.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I picked the clothes that I usually wear and those that express the type of person I am.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
The fact that there is absolutely no privacy.
What’s your life motto?
Nothing is Impossible.
What are your favourite TV shows?
I absolutely enjoy martial arts and the action channel number 110.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas, just imagine something like an evacuation goes down.
News or sport?
News
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy
Japan or America?
Japan
Truth or dare?
Dare
Tiffini Peterson
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m down to earth, modest and really love animals. I’m not a girly girl, I’m tough.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
It’s a toss-up between Jase and Loko. Jase because he’s so cute and manly. Loko because she’s just a beautiful soul.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
As honest as I can be. Brutally honest if I have to.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
Extremely honest.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Sleep with a fellow housemate.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I just put a bunch of everything. I have a very laidback sense of style, so it was very easy to choose.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Having to deal with clashing personalities and trying not to over think things.
What’s your life motto?
Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know which one you are going to get. But be happy either way, you still have chocolate.
What are your favourite TV shows?
10 Over 10, Star Crossed, Big Brother, The E! Network, Catfish, Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas. Because If I die in my sleep, random people don’t get to see my naughty bits.
News or sport?
Sports
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Bikini. It’s sexy.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy. Because a good laugh can cure anything.
Japan or America?
Japan
Truth or dare?
Dare. I’m not afraid of a challenge.
Ntombi and Ace
In a long-time relationship and have a child together
Ntombi
Full name: Ntombifuthi Tshabalala
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m very talkative, love to laugh and enjoying singing very loudly!
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
Iris, she is beautiful, talkative like me, funny and a loving mother.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
As honest as I can.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
I will be 100% honest with Biggie.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
I won’t be someone I’m not or try too hard to impress anyone.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I chose my favourite clothing.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Living with different types of people with different personality types will be quite challenging for me.
What’s your life motto?
Walk the talk!!
What are your favourite TV shows?
Zabalaza, Isibaya, Nguwe Na and Kasi Stories.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
Pajamas, I always look good in them.
News or sport?
Watching the news, it keeps me up to date about the country.
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
I prefer guys in swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Drama
Japan or America?
America, I have always wanted to travel there.
Truth or dare?
Truth! It will set you free!
Ace
Full name: Nkanyiso Khumalo
Please tell us something about yourself that you think we must know about you.
I’m a nice person. I love people, music, food, experiencing life and I love being with my family.
Who’s your favourite past Big Brother housemate and why?
MK, he is very smart and proud of who he is.
How honest are you going to be in the house?
I believe that honesty is the best policy.
How honest are you going to be in the Diary Room?
As honest as possible.
What’s the one thing you definitely won’t do on the show?
Drink too much and I won’t fight with anyone.
The clothing you’re taking in… how did you decide on what to pack?
I packed clothes that look good on me and are comfortable.
What are you going to find most difficult about being on the show/in the house?
Getting along with all the housemates as they might think I’m too confident and that could make it hard for them to get to know me.
What’s your life motto?
Take it easy and if it’s easy take it home with you. You can’t beat an Ace taste.
What are your favourite TV shows?
Isibaya, Zabalaza, Two & a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, S’funukwazi and Super Diski.
Pajamas or in-the-nude?
In the nude.
News or sport?
Sport
Swimming trunks or Speedo?
Swimming trunks.
Comedy or drama?
Comedy
Japan or America?
America
Truth or dare?
Dare