‘Big Brother Mzansi’ Winner Mandla Hlatshwayo Opens Up About His Struggles Including Losing His Home

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ Winner Mandla Hlatshwayo Opens Up About His Struggles Including Losing His Home

  • Big Brother Mzansi 2014 winner Mandla Hlatshwayo recently disclosed his journey from hitting rock bottom to reentering the entertainment industry
  • Despite facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he clarified that he responsibly used his BBMzansi winnings to renovate his mother's home and purchase a house for his family
  • Mandla is now determined to make a comeback in the showbiz world, particularly in presenting roles

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Big Brother Mzansi 2014 winner Mandla Hlatshwayo recently opened up about how he has been slowly working on getting back to the entertainment industry after hitting rock bottom.

Mandla Hlatshwayo on how he lost his house
‘Big Brother Mzansi’ winner Mandla Hlatshwayo talks about hitting rock bottom. Image: @miindlos
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Mandla Hlatshwayo talks about how he spent his BBMzansi money

Mandla Hlatshwayo has opened up about how he had to sacrifice his home after failing to make ends meet. The reality television star who is married to the love of his life Lexi Van said he is speaking out because he hopes to inspire someone.

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Speaking to ZiMoja, the star admitted that he made some mistakes that cost him fans and jobs, but he never misused the money he won from the Big Brother show. The star revealed that he used the money to renovate his mother's house and bought a house for his family. He said:

"I have heard stories of people misspending their winnings but I feel I was responsible with my money. I was not out every night. I renovated my mom's home and bought myself a home."

Big Brother Mzansi 2014 winner Mandla Hlatshwayo on losing his home

Just like every one of us, Mandla was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The media personality said his finances took a knock during the pandemic, forcing him to sell his house and move back with his parents.

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"I had no choice. I could not afford to keep the house anymore. That is one of my biggest regrets, getting rid of my home."

Mandla has been trying to get back into the showbiz industry. The star said he is ready for any presenting jobs because that's where his strength lies.

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.