Big Brother Mzansi Season 7 Auditions Are Open! Here’s How To Get Into Biggie’s House
Think you have the personality to keep Mzansi glued to their screens? Big Brother Mzansi: Uphethen? is looking for its next housemates, and Season 6 winner Liema Pantsi has advice for anyone brave enough to take the plunge.

Mzansi, is it your time to enter Biggie’s house? If you have ever watched Big Brother Mzansi from the comfort of your couch and thought you could bring more drama, laughs, romance or unforgettable moments to the screen, your opportunity may have arrived.
Auditions for the seventh season of Big Brother Mzansi, titled Uphethen?, are officially open, inviting aspiring reality television personalities to put themselves forward for a shot at becoming the next housemates.
The show is set to return to Mzansi Magic on DStv channel 161, bringing another group of hopefuls into one house where personalities, relationships and unexpected twists can turn ordinary people into household names.
But before you start planning your entrance outfit or imagining yourself becoming Mzansi’s next reality TV obsession, there is one important step: getting through the audition process.
Big Brother Mzansi Season 7 Auditions: Who Can Apply?
The invitation is open to South Africans aged 21 and older who believe they have what it takes to entertain the nation. Applicants must submit a two-minute audition video and follow the application instructions on the official entry platform.
And no, simply telling the selection team that you are entertaining might not be enough. Your video is your chance to show them exactly what makes you different, whether that means your humour, confidence, creativity, opinions or ability to own a room.
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The selection team is looking for people who are fun-loving, original, open-minded, respectful and unapologetically themselves. In other words, this is the time to let your personality do the talking rather than trying to become somebody you think Biggie wants to see.
Think about it: what would make viewers remember you after watching just two minutes of your audition? What would you bring into the house that nobody else could? Those are the kinds of questions worth considering before hitting record.
Liema Pantsi Has Advice For Big Brother Mzansi Hopefuls
Who better to look to for inspiration than someone who has already experienced the pressure, excitement and challenges of life inside Biggie’s house?
Season 6 winner Liema Pantsi has encouraged aspiring housemates to take a chance on themselves and remain authentic throughout the experience. Her journey demonstrated how entering the reality show can become an opportunity for personal growth as well as a chance to connect with a nationwide audience.
Her advice centres on being yourself, giving the experience everything you have and embracing the opportunity rather than holding back.
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For prospective contestants, that message could be particularly important. Auditions can tempt people to exaggerate their personalities or copy contestants who previously became fan favourites, but the challenge is finding a way to stand out without losing your individuality.
After all, Mzansi has already seen plenty of personalities come and go. The question is whether you have something fresh to bring to the conversation.
Could You Become Mzansi’s Next Reality TV Star?
Over the years, Big Brother Mzansi has built a reputation for delivering memorable personalities, unexpected relationships, heated disagreements and moments that keep social media buzzing.
For contestants, the experience can also create opportunities beyond the show, including building a public profile, growing a social media following and exploring careers in entertainment. However, getting into the house is only the beginning, and there is no guarantee of fame or a particular career outcome.
With Season 7 auditions now open, hopefuls have the opportunity to take their first step towards the experience. If you meet the eligibility requirements, prepare your two-minute video, follow the official application instructions and give the selection team a genuine glimpse of who you are.
So, Mzansi, we have to ask: Do you have what it takes to survive Biggie’s house, or would you be the first one to lose your cool?



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