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Day 64: Up to the minute – BBMzansi

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17 March 2025
Here’s what is going down in the house today.
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23:03 The housemates are in the dining area, talking about their wager song. Nate is proposing they incorporate the housemates who have already left into the performance.

22:47 Sweet Guluva tells Uyanda that after Friday, the days will feel like they’re dragging as they anxiously await Sunday night. He also asks Nate if she can't wait for Sunday and she laughs it off.

21:32 The housemates are vibing to the music, and Nsuku is telling Nate that she can't believe she's made it this far.

20:55 Jojo is having her appreciation diary session, expressing her gratitude to everyone who has voted for her. She shares with Biggie that when she first entered the house, she didn’t believe in herself, but she’s proud to have made it this far.

20:49 Uyanda is having his appreciation diary session, telling Biggie that watching the Boiler Room clip made him feel bad seeing housemates who didn’t contribute in spending the grand prize money, but worked hard to put money back into the pot. He is appreciating everyone who has supported him, acknowledging that he’s not perfect but is grateful for all the love. He is also thanking his grandmother, who has been supporting him from day one.

20:45 Nsuku is having her appreciation diary session, she is thanking her family and supporters for keeping her in the game this long. She says she can’t wait to meet all of them outside.

20:40 Sweet Guluva is having his appreciation diary session, starting by sharing with Biggie that one thing he’s learned from watching the Boiler Room clip is to never trust anyone. He is thanking his family, friends, and supporters for voting for him, saying that even if he doesn’t win, he is still grateful.

20:35 Nate is having her appreciation diary session, thanking everyone who has supported her throughout her journey. She says she can't wait to meet everyone outside the house.

20:01 The housemates are gathered in the lounge area as Biggie is playing a clip for them, showing everything that went down in the Boiler Room throughout the season.

19:40 Jojo has done it again. She just scooped the HoH crown for the second time, wrapping up the HoH challenge with a bang. 👑🔥

18:50 Nate scores 9 points, while Jojo follows closely with 8 points.

18:37 The game is getting intense and Sweet Guluva scores 19 points, tying with Uyanda.

18:20 Uyanda scores 19 points in the first round, with Nsuku following closely behind scoring 14 points. Sweet Guluva just took on the challenge.

18:15 The HoH challenge has kicked off, and the first phase is underway with Uyanda leading the charge.

18:05 The housemates are in the arena, eagerly waiting to kick off the Head of House challenge. Jojo is especially excited about this week's music for the challenge.

18:00 The housemates are gathered outside, chatting about laundry. Nate is expressing her shock from when she first entered the house and discovered there was no washing machine. Sweet Guluva tells her that Big Brother is a very traditional man.

15:32 HoH Uyanda reads their final brief which introduces this week"s theme "Ama last number" which will consist of them reminiscing about their time in the house.

15:27 Sweet Guluva and Uyanda break into song and start singing louder and louder as if they are competing.

14:06 Sweet Guluva and Uyanda discuss previous housemates.They mention how Mata would get herself involved in other people's conflicts and also how they wanted to search their luggages when Mshini's G-string went missing.

13:22 Nsuku says a man of the house's role is decision-making, but if she cooks, the man has to wash dishes.

13:21 Nate continues to share how she and her partner understand each other's love languages even though they may slack sometimes.

13:01 In a girl chat, Nate shares a story about how she suffered a heartbreak. Her mother comforted her and ended up realising that it was actually a heartbreak.

12:38 Uyanda sings in front of the camera in the garden about missing his mother.

9:09 Jojo sings in front a mirror and Sweet Guluva stares in admiration.

8:18 Uyanda rubs his eyes during the workouts, trying really hard to stay awake

8:00 Housemates start their workout week swinning, even though it's raining.

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