Big Brother (South African TV series)
Big Brother South Africa, formerly known as Big Brother Mzansi, is a television series in South Africa produced by M-Net and Endemol. As of 2023, it has had a total of six seasons. Big Brother South Africa had four seasons, and a celebrity season in between. The first season aired in 2001 and the second in 2002. Four seasons were directed by Leon Coetzer and hosted by Mark Pilgrim.
| Big Brother | |
|---|---|
| Big Brother Mzansi Big Brother South Africa | |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Endemol Mzansi Magic |
| Original release | |
| Network | M-Net Mzansi Magic |
| Release | 26 August 2001-present |
In 2014, the show was rebooted and rebranded Big Brother South Africa. This return show brought with it a new host, Lungile Radu, and a new production network, M-Net's Mzansi Magic. The second season was broadcast in 2015.
Following a six-year hiatus, a third season of Big Brother South Africa was announced which premiered on 23 January 2022 with a new host, Lawrence Maleka.
In October 2022, a special edition in the Big Brother Africa franchise combining Big Brother Mzansi and Big Brother Naija called Big Brother Titans, where South Africa will face off against Nigeria, was announced, premiering on 15 January 2022.