The Fifth Edition of the BBMzansi Season 5 show is set to premiere on Jan 12, 2025. Here is how to watch the BBMzansi Season 5 Show from South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries.
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This season of the BBMzansi show promises to be an amazing and exciting experience as viewers are in suspense for what is to come by next week Sunday, Jan 12.
Biggie this time has promised the viewers a hotter version of how he was before while noting that he would be bringing in brand new Housemates who are sure to keep you entertained 24/7.
As we all know Lawrence Maleka won’t be returning this year, but another host widely known as Smash Afrika will be taking his position and he will be bringing spices to this year’s edition.
Last year, there were many complaints from the viewers because they had no access to the show because it was only premiered on the DSTV compact package. Guess what?? This year is completely different as the viewers would be watching on DSTV access and other stations too.
Viewers from outside South Africa can also watch the show by subscribing to showmax and they can also stream it on social media.
We’ll be highlighting the possible ways you can watch BBMzansi Season 5 live streaming so you don’t miss any part of the show as this year’s edition promises to be more exciting. BBMzansi Season 5 has been cooked, and spiced and will hit your screens on January 12th.
The organizers of the show “MultiChoice Group and Banijay” have announced that this year’s edition will feature a new host.
Most of the viewers might have missed the previous season of the BBMzansi Show because they don’t know the right channel to watch and stream the show, but here it is again. Follow these steps to be part of one of Africa’s biggest reality tv shows: Big Brother Mzansi.
1. How to Watch Big Brother Mzansi 2025 (Season 5) on DSTV
Subscribers of DSTV can watch the 24-hour broadcast of Big Brother Mzansi on channel 198. It’s available on all DSTV packages (DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Premium only).
Big Brother Mzansi 2025 season 5 24/7 live broadcast will be on DStv Mzansi Magic Channel 198 with the live eviction shows and weekly highlights aired you can also catch the shows on Mzansi Magic/Channel 161.
2. Watch Big Brother Mzansi 2025 (Season 5) on DSTV Now App
If you have an active DSTV subscription and would like to stream from your mobile device then download DStv Now App which is available on Google Playstore and the App Store. To live stream via laptop/desktop head over to now.dstv.com and sign in with your decoder details.
Note: Apart from being an active DSTV subscriber. You also need a reasonably fast internet connection (preferably 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or 5G) and a data plan which preferably should be an unlimited data plan.
3. How to Watch Big Brother Mzansi 2025 (Season 5) on Showmax.
Showmax is a video-on-demand service that gives subscribers access to the best local and international series episodes, movies, documentaries, kids’ shows.
You can now watch “Big Brother Mzansi” show live 24/7 on the online streaming platform.
4. How to Watch BBMzansi 2025 On Social Media.
You can watch Live Streams of the Big Brother Mzansi Show on some social media platforms. The platforms include Facebook, X (former Twitter), Youtube and TikTok. All you need to do is search for with the hashtag “BBMzansi Live” and click on the video with the live Icon.
FAQ about how to watch the BBMzansi Season 5 Show.
What roles does Multichoice Group and Banijay takes in the Forthcoming Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 Show??
MultiChoice Group and Banijay provides subscription services to the multi-channel, digital, pay-TV products DStv and GOtv which screen Big Brother Mzansi.
The List of Channels where you can watch BBMzansi Season on DSTV
Big Brother Mzansi season 5 will air 24/7 on DStv channel 161. The live eviction show will be broadcast every Sunday at 7pm (8pm CAT) on the 24/7 BBMzansi channels – Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
On which packages will Big Brother Mzansi 2025 be available on DStv or GOtv in South Africa?
Big Brother Mzansi will be available to subscribers on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages
Will I automatically have the BBMzansi channel?
Yes. With an active subscription to DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact, the BBMzansi Season 5 channel will automatically be available.
Will I be able to watch Big Brother Mzansi on DStv Padi (Lite) or GOtv?
No. The 24-hour channel will only be available to subscribers on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages and will not be available on GOtv packages.
Can Nigerian, Ghanaian, Namibian and other African countries watch the BBMzansi Season 5 Show??
Yes. They can watch the BBMzansi Season 5 Show but it will be available for them on social media. The platforms to stream into on include Facebook, X (former Twitter), Youtube and TikTok. All you need to do is search for with the hashtag “BBMzansi Live”
See Fan’s reactions as BBMzansi Season 5 is set to start on Jan 12
Fifi Mathopa wrote;
We upgrade if we want to watch it???
Caroline Nimene wrote;
Hope it shows in my country not like last season
Ali Kadija wrote;
Who get money for that online watching
Clara Tarr penned;
Which channel?
Shasha ogez wrote;
Can people from outside the country see it to watch as well, either on social media platforms or on TV please?
Review of BBMzansi Season 4 (2024)
BBMzansi Season 4 S’ya Mosha Edition is undoubtedly one of the best seasons of the reality show airing from South Africa.
The last Edition changed so many narratives and perspectives of the viewers and many of them were not put to shame.
The Upgrade started with a balanced multi-lingual strategy which attracted so many viewers from outside Africa and worldwide.
Big Brother also did a great job picking the housemates, as most of them were beautiful ladies with many vibes, energy, and outstanding Beauty.
The Housemates also delivered effortlessly making fans and viewers of the show stay up for so long.
However, the show started with a shocking disqualification as Bravo B made an insensitive statement about Liema threatening the safety of other females in the house. Many opines that he was intoxicated and that only triggered the statements.
Aside from the disqualification, Many contents were served, ships were formed, friendships were made, triangles, and situationship also spice up the show dynamics.
The Host of the show, Lawrence Maleka also did a great job during the live show, he displayed his professionalism and fans are asking the Production team to bring him back again for the next season.
BBMzansi Season 4 is Better than BBMzansi Season 3
Fans and netizens claimed that the BBMzansi Season 3 show is far better than BBMzansi Season 4. This opinions were made on social media platform.
The viewers of the show claimed that there was less toxicity in the Big Brother Mzansi 4 show compared to Big Brother Mzansi Season 3.
From the contents aspect, They rated the two seasons as perfect, tasks, Arena games, pool parties, and Saturday night parties.
Speaking about the Post show events, Fans suggested that the housemates from the BBMzansi Season 4 show were very supportive whereas it was the other way round for the BBMzansi Season 3 contestants.
Although, There was post-show drama, that alone didn’t sour the friendship made in last year show.
Recall that, There was a particular housemate of the BBMzansi Season 3 show who decided to block all her colleagues, stating that she didn’t want to have anything with them.
They added that Season 4 was an upgrade for the Season 3 show, because the mistakes made from the previous seasons was corrected to some certain level.
Fans’ Reactions to DSTV Package for BBMzansi Previous Seasons
Viewers of the BBMzansi Reality Show have aired their opinions about the DSTV Package made available for the previous seasons.
They lamented that the package made available for the streaming of the show is way too high, and it is only available on the DSTV compact package, making it difficult for them to watch the show.
They noted that the same thing happened during the Big Brother Mzansi Season 4 show which is not a good idea for the airing of the reality show.
According to reports, The newest season of the BBMzansi Show will premiere on Jan 12, and it seems like the fan’s pleas have been considered as viewers can now watch the show on the DSTV access package.
Upon hearing the announcements, Fans and viewers of the show trooped to social media to express their excitement.
Sphumerh Tshabalala reacted;
we thank you for considering Access people
Buyisile Libizwe wrote;
They might actually retain their customers because of Big Brother.
Thandi Mathandis penned;
I hope will able to watch live evictions too
Senamile Peppa wrote;
Wow thank you it going to be the best season ever.
Melody Maswa wrote;
Good news
Thandi Mphemba wrote;
Thank you Biggie
Fatu Barie wrote;
Can’t wait
Nnono Gladys wrote;
I’m waiting patiently biggie
Ella Tequila penned;
Thank you so much
Nutty B wrote;
Will be the best season
Lindy lindy wrote;
Thanks Biggie
Lesego segone wrote;
Last year they had small viewers. I can’t wait
Senzo Mcentury penned;
Wow Thank you
Nomusa Nomusa penned;
Thank u for receiving sense. AMEN ayqle we are ready 4 shipment
Ramza Monzisto wrote;
We will watch it, If it, plays in 198 channel or we will wait for BBn
