After an exhilarating three months in the Big Brother Mzansi house, Sweet Guluva has been crowned the winner of Umlilo Season 5. Instantly becoming a fan favorite, the love for Sweet Guluva—whose real name is Akhonamathemba Mbele—was evident from the start. Viewers were drawn to his quiet demeanor, intelligence, and resilience.
Hailing from KwaZulu-Natal, Sweet Guluva walks away with a grand prize of R2 million. His dedicated fanbase played a crucial role in securing his victory, flooding social media with calls to vote for him. While some found humor in the intense campaigning, others were not as pleased.
Although Sweet Guluva’s win seemed inevitable, runner-up Uyanda Hlangabezo also had strong support. The Gqeberha-born pedagogical practitioner gained a loyal following, making the competition even more exciting.
The grand finale, held in Johannesburg, was met with an eruption of cheers when Sweet Guluva’s name was announced. While the season initially received mixed reactions, with some fans criticizing it as predictable or staged, the unexpected twists and turns kept viewers engaged. Contestants were judged on their personalities, attitudes, and interactions, making for an entertaining season.
SWEET GULUVA has been crowned the winner of Umlilo season 5🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
— TheCutestKimmy👅 (@symply_kimm) March 23, 2025
Congratulations to him #BBMzansi pic.twitter.com/jweAvOwK2v
As we bid farewell to Season 5, fans eagerly anticipate which contestants will leverage their Big Brother Mzansi fame to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
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