By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Siphephelo “McJunior” Zondi has emerged as the winner of the Season 4 of Big Brother Mzansi, the South African version of the international reality television franchise, Big Brother.
McJunior defeated other finalists on Sunday to walk home with the R2 million grand prize.
He got 34.50 per cent of the viewers’ votes against his closest rival, Makhekhe (34.43 per cent), Zee (14.04 per cent), Sinaye (7.86 per cent), Mpumi (5.81 per cent), and Papaghost (3.36 per cent).
23 housemates entered the house to vie for the grand prize in January but only seven of them made it to the finals with McJunior emerging victorious by slim margin.
A housemate, Bravo B, was earlier disqualified from the reality show over a derogatory comment.
The channel showed consistency a few weeks later after this, when another contestant in a different scenario insinuated intention to take advantage of a fellow contestant.
Eulanda ‘Yolanda’ Monyai was kicked-off the reality TV show after spewing comments relating to sexual violence, targeted at fellow housemate, Sabelo “Papa Ghost” Ncube.
“I’m going to go rape Ghost. I’m going to force myself into his bed,” she told her housemates during the 24-hour live broadcast. Yolanda did apologise to Papa Ghost, who is also the younger brother of broadcaster Andile Ncube.
“This season has been, without a doubt, one of the most insightful seasons of Big Brother Mzansi so far, with decisions taken during the show reflecting the sensitivities and consciousness that exists within society at large,” said Director of Local Entertainment Channels at Multichoice Shirley Adonisi.
“Congratulations to McJunior for this win and we hope that this platform will give him and other housemates access to greater opportunities beyond this,” concluded Adonisi in a statement.
Big Brother Mzansi’s latest season has been a rollercoaster of emotions, drama, and unforgettable moments. As the curtain falls on this chapter, McJunior’s victory will be remembered as a highlight, a testament to what it means to play the game with heart, intelligence, and an unwavering spirit.