Thandeka Tshabalala reflects on her Big Brother Mzansi loss: “I’m still the Bazozwa Queen”

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Despite finishing as a runner-up to Liema Pantsi, Thandeka Tshabalala isn’t backing down from her crown.

She opens up to Sowetan about her rivalry in the house, being labelled a villain, finding love with Mmeli, and why she still sees herself as the true Basozoa queen in her 10-week run on the show.
23 Mar English South Africa News

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