Big Brother Mzansi 2022 Season 3 Housemates Profile and Biography
Lawrence Maleka introduced the Housemates who were chosen from over 9,000 auditionees for Big Brother Mzansi, with performances by Kamo Mphela, Chicco, Mello, and Sleezy — and a small and socially isolated live audience.
“Congratulations to the new housemates on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will undoubtedly alter the direction of many of their lives. We wish them all the best in the House. “We’re pleased to have the programme back on the air since it’s something people have been looking forward to, and we have no doubt that they will not be disappointed,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. Sign up for or subscribe to DStv Compact to watch all of Big Brother Mzansi’s drama, twists, Saturday night parties, and eviction episodes “She called it quits.
The housemates who will be enthralling audiences are:
Adindu Asuzu aka Zino
A self-confessed mommy’s boy, this season’s youngest housemate describes himself as both bubbly and mellow. He reckons he won’t start drama – but will be the one to end it. He says his Nigerian side won’t let people take advantage of him.
| Full Name | Adindu Asuzu aka Zino |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Digital marketing student |
Meet Zino
Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni aka Gash1
Having overcome a troubled past, Gash1 is a deep thinker with varied interests and talents. He’s deeply spiritual and enjoys giving people advice and motivation.
| Full Name | Gershwin “Gash1” Mthombeni |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Pretoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Fashion designer, entrepreneur |
Meet Gash1
Gugu Refiloe Bonga aka Terry
Honest almost to her own detriment, the adult content creator says she has a very big personality and stands for acceptance and non-judgment. She doesn’t like fake people and considers herself to be very open.
Meet Gash1
Keamogetswe Motlhale aka QV
The easy-going QV is a sharp-shooter and straight talker; she has no interest in keeping her annoyance to herself when someone gets on her wrong side. She describes herself as a tomboy.
| Full Name | Keamogetswe “QV” Motlhale |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Mahikeng, North West |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Marketing communications graduate |
Meet QV
Libo Njomba aka Libo
Born in Uitenhage, Libo is an avid lover of life who enjoys the outdoors. He says people are his weakness, and – as a result – he tends to befriend “strange characters” – but also considers himself a loner.
| Full Name | Libo Njomba |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via King William’s Town |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Salesperson, personal trainer, IT graduate |
Meet Libo
Luthando Mthembu aka B.U
The aspiring musician says one of the highlights of his life was quitting his high-flying corporate job to follow his artistic dreams. A vegan, he is focused on centering himself.
| Full Name | Luthando “B.U” Mthembu |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via Durban |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Aspiring musician, former research analyst |
Meet B.U
Michelle Dimpho Mvundla aka Mphowabadimo
The sangoma describes herself as outgoing and kind, but says she has “zero tolerance for nonsense”. A doting mom, she is a nurturer who loves cheering people up when they’re not feeling their best.
| Full Name | Michelle “Mphowabadimo” Mvundla |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Daveyton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Sangoma |
Meet Michelle
Mvelo Ntuli aka Mvelo
Describing himself as loud and lovable, Mvelo is a lover of people who is passionate about education. Bubbly and candid, he hides a more complex side behind his infectious humour.
| Full Name | Mvelo Ntuli |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via Pietermaritzburg |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Marketing graduate |
Meet Mvelo
Naledi Mogadime aka Nale
A self-described “fine gyal, not a sad gyal”, the model is as much a firecracker as she is calm and zen. Her strength is being able to understand and analyse people. Naledi says she might not be everyone’s cup of tea in the beginning.
| Full Name | Naledi “Nale” Mogadime |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Pretoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Model, actor |
Meet Nale
Norman Nhlapo aka Norman
The daycare worker has an adaptable personality and is a sporty person. Despite a tough upbringing, he says his life has been a “bundle of blessings”. He runs a non-profit organisation and daycare with his mother.
| Full Name | Norman Nhlapo |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via Pretoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Daycare worker |
Meet Norman
Rethabile Potsane aka Dinkybliss
Fashion-loving and bubbly, Rethabile describes herself as “loud and proud” and says she can transform people’s moods and lift spirits when she is around. More of a boys’ girl than a girls’ girl, she enjoys socialising.
| Full Name | Rethabile “Dinkybliss” Potsane |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via Durban and Welkom |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Meet Dinkybliss
Thando Mcopela aka Acacia
Family orientated, Thando describes herself as a free spirit and a risk taker. She’s a foodie who loves community and togetherness. She considers herself relatable and is as comfortable ekasi as she is in upmarket suburbs.
| Full Name | Thando “Acacia” Mati |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Feale |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Soweto |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Model |
Meet Acacia
Thato Mokoena aka Thato
Not one to limit herself, Thato is an accountant and TikToker who describes herself as a “world within worlds”. Bubbly and energetic, she’s bluntly honest and is comfortable with her transparent nature.
| Full Name | Thato Mokoena |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Accountant, content creator, actor |
Meet Thato
Themba Karabo Mabaso aka Themba
The heavily inked tattoo artist describes himself as “simple”, “basic” and “normal”, and says despite his attention-grabbing looks, he doesn’t actively seek the spotlight.
| Full Name | Themba Mabaso |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist |
Meet Themba
Thobeka Mtshali aka Venus
In her own words, when it comes to her “you just never know what you’re gonna get”. She embodies creativity: she writes music, makes beats and plays the piano. She considers herself to be a layered person.
| Full Name | Thobeka “Venus” Mtshali |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Durban |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Aspiring musician, bartender |
Meet Venus
Tulani Madala aka Tulz
A velvet voiced straight-shooter, Tulani has a softness beneath his tough exterior. He says he’s single because he was badly behaved in the heyday of his radio DJ career.
| Full Name | Tulani “Tulz” Madala |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg and East London |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Voiceover artist, actor, broadcaster |
Meet Tulz
Ukho Samela aka Sis Tamara
The multifaceted and bubbly Ukho goes by the pronouns he/ him/ she/ her/ they/ them. Known as Sis Tamara, they describe themselves as “a gender non-conforming experience”. They are passionate about trans and queer representation.
| Full Name | Ukho “Sis Tamara” Samela |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg via Queenstown |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Film student |
Meet Sis Tamara
Yolanda Glover aka Yoli
Outgoing and effervescent, Yolanda describes herself as “Berocca without the medicine”. She loves being around people and says they are drawn to her infectious energy. She can sometimes be too honest and upfront and says she’s an open book.
| Full Name | Yolanda Glover |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of Birth | Durban |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Performing arts teacher, psychology student |