Season 4
Season 4 was subtitled "Double Trouble" and in keeping with the name there was a double launch for the series this year, spread over two launch nights, and unknown to them, the Housemates entered the house on both nights.
Each launch show ran for one hour, with the first at 20h00 on Sunday, 22 March and the second at 19h30 on Monday, 23 March. Both launch shows were screened live on Mzansi Magic.
This year Biggie asked wannabe Housemates to enter either as pairs or individuals and had a state of the art house, as with previous seasons, where Housemates spent the 56-day duration of the season.
The revamped Big Brother house was screened live 24/7 on DStv channels 197/198 and was covered by 44 cameras - 18 less than in 2014. Spacious, airy and accommodating, the house featured a large garden, bathroom, diary room, store room, indoor arena, three bedrooms, lounge area and a fully functional kitchen.
The look of the house was a fusion of clean contemporary lines in the furniture with modern bright wallpapers, showcasing a bold, retro, playful and youthful interior in keeping with the open plan, flowing architecture of the space.
The fourth season was won by longtime sweethearts Ace Khumalo and Ntombi Tshabalala.
Broadcast Times
Big Brother Mzansi was available live 24/7 to DStv Premium, Extra and Compact subscribers on Channels 197 and 198, though all the live Sunday shows (including the launch and the finale) are screened exclusively on Mzansi Magic.
Also on Mzansi Magic - the weekly nomination show every Monday (21h30), the daily highlights shows from Tuesdays to Fridays (21h30) and a round-up of the week's highlights every Saturday (17h00).
A live stream was also available on the official website.
The Housemates
Ace
Full name: Nkanyiso Khumalo
Age: 24
Occupation: Aspiring entertainer
Current Residence: Johannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: His girlfriend of five years Ntombi.
Describes himself as: A son of the concrete jungle and a winner and a leader who is clever, streetwise and charming.
Adams
Full name: Siyanda Ngwenya
Age: 24
Current Residence: Durban and Estcourt
Occupation: Struggling artist/musician
Moved into the Big Brother house with: His ex-girlfriend Tembi.
Describes himself as: Extraordinary, fun, crazy, outgoing and warm hearted, though he says his family would describe him as, ‘always hungry!’
Bexx
Full name: Axola Mbengo
Age: 26
Occupation: Insurance sales consultant
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Her cousin Sox.
Describes herself as: A David Beckham fan (how she got her nickname) who's fun, smart, a socialite and loyal.
Blue
Full name: Thandi Mbombo
Age: 25
Occupation: PR freelancer and a model
Current Residence: Johannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: K2
Describes herself as: Persuasive, strong, motivated, a realist and blessed
Claim to fame: She was on a contestant on the reality show Diamonds in the Ruff.
Bongi
Full name: Abongile Mbauli
Age: 28
Occupation: Customer service agent in tech support
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: His girlfriend of two months Khali Masooane.
Describes himself as: Funny, awesome, mischievous, welcoming and black.
Chelsea
Full name: Chelsea Humfrey
Age: 21
Occupation: Freelance model
Current Residence: Durban
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Mbali Nkosi
Describes herself as: Outspoken, colourful, sexy, sophisticated and energetic.
Ex
Full name: Johannes Motalane
Age: 23
Occupation: Musician and performing artist
Current Residence: Pretoria
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Lebo Manale
Describes himself as: Dramatic, determined, loud, creative and ambitious.
Claim to fame: Appeared on the reality series Running With The Reps.
Gino
Full name: Eugene Smith
Age: 35
Occupation: Chess board maker
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: His sister Tiffini Peterson.
Family and friends describe him as: Funny, fun and artistic.
K2
Full name: Katlego Mabusela
Age: 24
Occupation: Rapper
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Blue
Describes himself as: Confident, ambitious, fun, courageous and adventurous.
Kay
Full name: Keitumetse Mariti
Age: 23
Occupation: Administrator
Current Residence: Soweto
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Pumba Ndlovu
Describes herself as: Talented, funny, loud and a straight talker who is very loving.
Khali
Full name: Khali Masooane
Age: 24
Occupation: Digital specialist
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Her boyfriend of two months Bongi Mbauli.
Describes herself as: Epic, awesome, flawed, beautiful and funny, with shaky legs when she gets nervous or angry.
Lebo
Full name: Kelebogile Manale
Age: 24
Occupation: Sociology graduate
Current Residence: Soweto
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Ex.
Describes herself as: An oxymoron, conservative, friendly, feisty, spontaneous and fun.
Matthias
Full name: Matthias Matthee
Age: 29
Occupation: Accessories business owner
Current Residence: Joannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Sibu Sithole
Describes himself as: Versatile, funny, ghetto, vibrant and blunt.
Mbali
Full name: Mbali Nkosi
Age: 25
Occupation: Sales and marketing co-ordinator
Current Residence: Johannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Chelsea Humfrey
Describes herself as: Talkative, bubbly, passionate, strong and goal-driven.
Claim to fame: She's been a dancer on Idols and has had roles on Rockville and Zabalaza.
Ntombi
Full name: Ntombifuthy Tshabalala
Age: 22
Occupation: Aspiring musician
Current Residence: Johannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Her boyfriend of five years Ace.
Describes herself as: Talkative, kind, sweet, brave and loving.
Pumba
Full name: Phumlani Ndlovu
Age: 28
Occupation: Professional basketball player
Current Residence: Johannesburg
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Kay Mariti
Describes himself as: Loyal, respectful, impulsive, spontaneous, amusing and hard-headed.
Sibu
Full name: Sibusiso Sithole
Age: 31
Occupation: Fashion designer, DJ and model
Current Residence: Soweto
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Matthias Matthee
Describes himself as: Crazy, carefree, caring, funny and assertive.
Soxx
Full name: Sokhana Ralane
Age: 26
Occupation: Student
Current Residence: Port Elizabeth
Moved into the Big Brother house with: His cousin Bexx.
Describes himself as: Funny, extraordinary and suspensive.
Tembi
Full name: Tembela Magandela-Mthupha
Age: 25
Occupation: Actress, dancer and scriptwriter
Current Residence: Eastern Cape
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Her ex boyfriend Adams.
Describes herself as: Honest, spontaneous and bohemian.
Tiffini
Full name: Tiffini Peterson
Age: 23
Occupation: Hostess and freelance model
Current Residence: Cape Town
Moved into the Big Brother house with: Her brother Gino Smith.
Describes herself as: Interesting, naughty, spontaneous, honest and energetic.