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Day 2: Up to the minute – BBMzansi

News13 January 2026
Here’s what's been happening in the house.
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It’s Day 2 in the house, and here’s a quick rundown of what the housemates have been up to so far.

19:25 Cia says she's grateful for the chance to right past wrongs, find herself, and build the friendships she missed out on. Ramona made the strongest first impression, and the HOH challenge reminded her that being in the game is way harder than it looks!

19:02 Dube says being in the Biggie's house is everything he hoped for, and this second chance feels so good.

18:46 Lawredo opens up about feeling misunderstood, but says the bonds he’s building in the house are helping him feel seen.

18:32 Ofentse admits Mmeli is a natural leader who connects easily, but says he still doesn’t fully trust or understand him.

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18:05 Trixie is feeling grateful in the house. She says Ashay made a great first impression with his honesty and warmth, and being here reminds her that no matter where you come from, anything is possible.

17:44 Mashel shares how the house energy, Thandeka’s realness and honest talks with Bravo B are helping him move past a difficult year.

17:30 Didi  has eyes on Mmeli even though he’s got someone in the house, she hopes to get to know him better. She also speaks out about the ex-housemates advantage, but says being in the house means everything to her.

17:08 Tumi The Barber says being in the  house has helped him open up. Meeting new people is showing him different sides of himself, and connections with Dube, Don and Buhle B are making the journey even more real.

16:36 Thandeka opens up about how alcohol made things look worse than they were and now she’s ready to move forward in the Biggie house.

16:22 Mshefane had his diary session with Big Sister and shared that he feels people are pretending in the house. He also talked about Thandeka, saying she has main character energy and reflected on her clash with Didi, noting that while she likes being listened to, she doesn’t always listen to others.

16:06 Kokii admits the noise in the house gets to her, but the energy is good, and she’s learning not to overthink every move, even after being nominated.

15:56 Ilano, Thandeka, Wanda, Don, Mashel, and Mshefane are chatting about how and where the hip should sit on a body. They mention that you can usually tell when someone has had a BBL.

15:46 Ofentse, Cia and Buhle B are having a conversation about connections in the house. Buhle B says she doesn’t want to be boxed in, explaining that just because she’s talking and vibing with Tumi the Barber now, it doesn’t mean she shouldn’t interact with others.

15:20 Ilano and Ramona are having a deep conversation about relationship dynamics. Ilano shares that she doesn’t want to live with her partner, explaining that people need their own space to reflect. She believes it’s better to explore love while apart.

15:12 Que opens up to Ilano and Ramona about a past relationship he fumbled. He says he feels he wasn’t empathetic enough and wishes he had taken the time to talk things through instead of handling them the way he did.

14:30 Dube chats with Buhle B and Tumi the Barber about his presentation, saying he wants to focus on himself as a star and highlight his journey in the house.

14:17 Buhle B and Tumi the Barber chat about taking things slow when getting to know someone. Buhle B compliments him, saying she appreciates how he always asks for permission before doing anything.

13:30 Bravo B and Ofentse chat about getting to know people in the house. Ofentse says he’s getting to know the gents and feels everyone is cool. He adds that the more he talks to everyone, the more he realises there are some great personalities in the house.

13:17 Bravo B and Trixie joke about marriage plans. Trixie tells Bravo B that if he ever wanted isithembu, he should know she’s bisexual. Bravo admits he doesn’t really understand what “bisexual” means and thinks she’s talking about cheating, but Trixie quickly clarifies in a playful way and said she would date the other wives because they are all married.

13:02 Trixie asks Ashay where he’s from and what his surname is, then goes on to ask about his family’s financial background. Ashay told her that he comes from an “okay” family.

12:19 Housemates are helping each other prep for their individual wager presentations. Ramona encourages everyone to be free and creative, reminding them it’s a safe space and no one will judge.

12:05 Biggie opened the store room, and Ofentse spotted the wager materials with excitement. He was nervous about taking them, and he went to check with Biggie first, then informed the housemates that the materials had arrived.

11:48 Dube and Neliswa are having a chat on heir love for fashion. Both being style enthusiasts, Dube reveals that this Sunday he plans to rock a sharp suit, joking that when Neliswa sees him, she’ll want to marry him.

10:38 Ofentse tells Liema that he still wants to get to know her. Liema suggests they keep it platonic for now. Ofentse asks how she feels when she can’t be around him, and Liema says it doesn’t bother her at all.

10:18 – Trixie and Ofentse finally share a kiss, taking things to a very steamy level.

09:32 Dene Jones and Mshefane share that they feel the house is very relationship-focused. Dene Jones adds that just because things worked for one couple last season, it doesn’t mean it will work for everyone.

09:20 Lawredo says he’s holding back on showing affection early in the house and is surprised when Que acts differently. Ofentse admits he went into the shower with Liema. Lawredo observes that Ofentse seems more into Liema, while Trixie is putting herself forward more. Mashel shares that when Liema saw Ofentse wearing shades, she said, “Ouu, look at himmm,” though he didn’t realise it was as serious as it seemed. Lawredo adds that if he pushes Trixie back a little, it could stir things up in the house.

08:20 Que and Liema chat about genuine connections forming in the house. Que mentions that when someone starts getting to know a person, it sets boundaries for the rest of the house out of respect. Liema advises Que to focus on one person. She also adds that he should hold off on being too affectionate too soon.

08:15 Dene Jones brings the guys some fruit from the kitchen, giving a small courtesy bow out of respect. Bravo B responds with, "Ngiyabonga, mama."

08:09 – Thandeka is called into the diary room, and Bravo V remarks that it’s suspicious how often she’s being called, almost as if it’s for medication. He also notes that it hasn’t been long in the house, yet they already seem to know so much about each other.

08:07 All housemates return from their workout session to the house, getting ready for the day ahead.

Big Brother Mzansi season 6 is proudly sponsored by headline partner Lottostar, associate sponsors Chillers Punch and King Pie, and tactical sponsors Robertsons SpicesZakhaa PaySchweppes, PepsiCoBayerSAFalco Milano EyewearGalxboy, and Unilever Homecare.Big Brother Mzansi season 6 is broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198. Sunday eviction shows are at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu. Join the conversation on social media using #BBMzansiS6 and #Bazozwa on FacebookXInstagram, and TikTok.