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Liema explains fallout with Thandeka

Posted on January 19, 2026
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Liema finally addresses the tension fans have been questioning

If you have been following Big Brother Mzansi closely, you will know that some house dynamics do not magically disappear once the cameras stop rolling. Liema has now confirmed what many viewers suspected for weeks. She and fellow housemate Thandeka are not on good terms, and there is a clear reason why.

In a candid video shared online, Liema spoke openly about the strain between them. According to her, the issue started when she became aware of things Thandeka allegedly said about her behind her back. While she did not dwell on every detail, Liema made it clear that the comments hurt her and changed how she viewed their relationship.

From housemates to distance

Inside the Big Brother house, alliances shift fast and emotions often run high. Viewers watched Liema and Thandeka share space, tasks, and pressure without fully understanding what was happening beneath the surface. Outside the house, however, the reality set in.

Liema explained that once trust is broken, it is difficult to pretend everything is fine. Her tone was calm but firm, signalling that this was not about stirring drama but about setting the record straight for fans who kept asking why the two no longer interacted.

Liema: “I don’t like Thandeka and I’m going to show it soon, she makes weird dark jokes and she irritates me” #BBMzansiS6 pic.twitter.com/VWkfvnRpws

— Whitney🍭 (@Wheatny_xo) January 18, 2026

Social media has plenty to say

South Africans wasted no time weighing in. The video sparked debate across platforms, with some fans praising Liema for speaking her truth, while others felt the issue should have remained private. As with most Big Brother Mzansi conversations, opinions were divided and passionate.

Adding another layer to the discussion, fellow housemate Mmeli also reacted publicly to the situation. His response fuelled even more conversation, with viewers analysing loyalties and revisiting moments from the show that now seemed more loaded in hindsight.

Thandeka is crying in the toilet. This is sad. She’s the one who is being bullied. She’s the victim. This girl is just an outspoken person who doesn’t fake it but says it as it is. It’s hard for them to swallow the hawt pill#BBMzansi pic.twitter.com/fqWFSBJXsM

— RainyZionn (@Rainyzionn) January 18, 2026

Why this moment matters for BBMzansi fans

Big Brother Mzansi has always been about more than just what happens on screen. It mirrors real friendships, misunderstandings, and the messy process of navigating life under public scrutiny. Liema’s decision to speak up highlights how reality TV does not end at eviction night.

For many fans, her honesty felt relatable. In a country where reality TV stars often face pressure to keep quiet or maintain a polished image, Liema choosing transparency struck a chord. Whether the rift with Thandeka will ever be resolved remains to be seen, but for now, viewers finally have clarity.

Source: Briefly News

Featured Image: DSTV

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