Prior to the show, prospective contestants undergo a one-on-one screening process that includes a standard psychological evaluation and interview.
Social media users have criticized Big Brother Mzansi's decision to keep contestant Tshepo Makeke Tau on the TV show following the disqualification of fellow contestant Lindokuhle Bravo Bee Nsere. He showed disgust.
He should have left with Bravo B. Who would feel completely safe around him? There is no gray area when it comes to SA. So he laughs at it?disease
— Big Body Benz💋 (@Puddles_BandzZ) January 26, 2024
Oh, just to be clear, Makehe needs to go. He wasn't at the stage to reprimand Bravo for his remarks, but he did participate in the conversation. We will never accept or condone such behavior in his SA.
— Jackie🇿🇦 (@Jacky16543069) January 26, 2024
The Bravo B disqualification was decided after a video went viral on social media showing two contestants plotting to take advantage of an intoxicated female contestant.
“Let's fuck Liema first. She's drunk. No, let's fuck them tonight…and Zee too,” Nsele can be heard saying in one of the videos of the incident.
The inebriated woman's target was Zinhle Mofokeng (nicknamed Zee) or Liema Fanzi (nicknamed Reema).
Some viewers have threatened to report the program to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA).
Big brother you have to make sure Makehe and Bravo are immediately disqualified…I'll give you until Sunday…or I'll report you to the BCCSA…you can't have a rapist on your show. ..history can never repeat itself #BBM Zanshi pic.twitter.com/gqQFxGpJ9N
— Roseine Aisha🇿🇦🦄 (@kadibetsow1) January 26, 2024
Also read: Big Brother Mzansi, season 4 contestant disqualified amid controversy
rule book
Questions have been raised about the screening process for a TV show, with contestants at risk of being sexually abused by other contestants. However, entries will be reviewed “for eligibility and suitability,” according to the DSTV website.
Final candidates will undergo a further one-on-one screening, where “standard psychological evaluations and interviews were conducted.”
According to the station, “housemates will undergo various tests by professional doctors before entering the Big Brother house.”
Among the points justifying a contestant's disqualification from the show are “romantic or sexual advances that the subject does not want or does not respond to, such as when the subject is under the influence of alcohol to the extent that the subject cannot consent.” There is.
“Bullying, aggressive behavior, or language toward other housemates or production staff'' can also lead to disqualification.
Also read: BBMzansi: Fans firmly back Zee as first elimination round approaches
channel response
On Friday night, the reality show's parent channel, Mzansi Magic, issued a statement confirming that MultiChoice had investigated the issue regarding Bravo B and Makehe's conversation.
“We do not condone any behavior that threatens the safety of our co-stars on our show and take gender-based violence seriously,” the statement said.
Bravo B was fired for initiating and leading the conversation, while Makehe was reprimanded, and the channel said it would “instruct him to denounce anyone who uses derogatory language.”
Mr. Makehe was doubly punished for ridiculing and even using derogatory language at other men who treated women with respect.
“Using offensive language when referring to intimate acts constitutes hate speech. If Makeke lands one more strike, he will be disqualified from the match,” the program added. .
Important updates on Big Brother Mzansi #BBM Zanshi
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— Brother Mzansi (@BBMzansi) January 26, 2024
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