As Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 (Umlilo Edition) enters its final week, the race to win the R2 million grand prize is heating up. Fans are pulling out all the stops to ensure their favourite housemates stay in the game. Among the most talked-about contestants is Sweet Guluva, whose loyal supporters have taken over social media platforms with their relentless campaign.
Sweet Guluva’s fanbase has become a dominant force online, flooding the comment sections of both local and international celebrities with one goal — getting votes for their favourite. Their persistent campaign has even caught the attention of well-known South African personalities like Somizi Mhlongo and DJ Zinhle.
Recently, DJ Zinhle took to her official TikTok account to share her hilarious reaction to the Sweet Guluva craze sweeping across social media. In her video, the award-winning producer and DJ couldn’t hold back her laughter as she joked about how the Sweet Guluva fans have infiltrated nearly every trending video online.
She playfully imitated the repetitive comments seen everywhere, saying, “Bestie, have you voted for Sweet Guluva? Sazesa votela Sweet Guluva. Every video, every comment you guys are just like, ‘Sweet Guluva, vote for Sweet Guluva.’ Even under this video, people are going to comment ‘Vote for Sweet Guluva.'”
Zinhle’s lighthearted video instantly went viral, sparking hilarious reactions from netizens. As expected, the comment section under her TikTok was soon flooded by Sweet Guluva’s fans, who continued urging people to vote for him.
Some fans admitted that the campaign had gotten out of control, sharing stories of spotting Sweet Guluva vote requests under unrelated posts — from global icons like Beyoncé to ordinary everyday moments. One TikTok user joked, “Someone commented on Beyoncé’s video to vote for Sweet Guluva.” Another added, “Someone even commented on a doctor’s post saying the doctor should tell patients to vote after taking their pills.”
While some criticized the overwhelming spam-like nature of the campaign, others defended the fans’ dedication, stating that supporting favourites is what keeps shows like Big Brother exciting.
DJ Zinhle wasn’t the only celebrity to speak out. Veteran entertainer Somizi Mhlongo also expressed his frustration, revealing that his comment sections were being spammed by Sweet Guluva fans pressuring him to vote. Somizi, who clarified that he doesn’t even watch the show, called out the excessive behaviour, sparking mixed reactions online.
Meanwhile, voting for Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 remains open on multiple platforms, including the website, mobile site, and the MyDStv app (for active South African subscribers). Fans must register with their details before casting their votes.
In related news, former housemate Mshini weighed in on Sweet Guluva’s relationship with fellow contestant Ashley Ogle, adding fuel to the ongoing discussions surrounding the show’s final week.
With the finale just around the corner, it’s clear that Sweet Guluva’s fans are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to secure his win. Whether their tactics pay off remains to be seen, but for now, they’ve successfully turned Sweet Guluva into a trending topic across South Africa.