The winner of the maiden edition of the popular reality TV show *Big Brother Titans*, Makhosazane Twala—known simply as Khosi—sat down with TOFARATI IGE to discuss her time in the house and her plans for the future.
When asked how she feels about becoming the first winner of *Big Brother Titans*, Khosi replied that it still feels unreal. “I think I need to pinch myself,” she said. “I’m still in shock, trying to take it all in. Even if someone had told me in the sixth week that I would win, I wouldn’t have believed them.”
Regarding the speculation about a pre‑planned strategy, Khosi admitted she was confused. “I don’t understand the game plan people thought I had; I’d actually like to know what it was,” she said. Before entering the house she simply wanted to be the girl who gets along with everyone, believing she had a nice personality that people could “vibe” with. When she arrived, reality proved different, and she decided to be herself. “People already had opinions about me, so I kept to myself, hoping the right ones would stick,” she explained. After the competition, however, everyone talked about the strategy they thought she employed, even though she never expected to win. “Towards the end, everything I exhibited was just me.”
On her motive for joining the *Big Brother Titans* house, Khosi described it as a bit of a gamble. “I honestly didn’t think I would make it; I was just ‘shooting my shot’ and wanted to see how far I could go,” she said. She believes the show’s impact depends on what each participant makes of the platform. “Even the first runner‑up, Kanaga, could outshine me outside the house if I don’t use this opportunity well.” Khosi already has plans and intends to leverage the platform and its benefits to achieve them.
Khosi’s commitment to giving back dates back to 2017, when she founded a non‑governmental organisation to help homeless people and shelter residents. She realised, however, that simply giving was not sustainable. “I needed to provide resources people could use even when I’m not there,” she said. Now, with the platform that the public has given her, she wants to focus on her organisation and help as many people as possible.
When asked about the connections she made in the house, Khosi affirmed they reflected who she truly is. “If I had one connection that gave me 100 % of themselves, I would have stayed with that person only,” she explained. “But the people I connected with didn’t give their all; it felt like a game plan for them, while I was putting more effort into the relationships. If I’m going to play, it should be fair, and somehow I’m a master at that game.”
Transitioning from journalist to interviewee felt different for Khosi. “It hits different because I was always behind the microphone, asking questions. Now I’m the one being asked,” she said. Her experience on both sides of the interview process makes her patient and understanding of the journalist’s role. “I know any journalist is just doing their job, so I’ll take off like a rocket.”
Regarding her Nigerian fans, Khosi highlighted the support she received from fellow housemates Blaqboi and Kanaga. “Blaqboi extended an olive branch, saying I could reach out to him for anything in Nigeria. I’ve always said whatever I do in South Africa will be replicated in Nigeria, and he assured me he’d be on the ground for me.” She aims to impact the whole of Africa, hoping the new opportunities will open doors for strong partnerships. “I want my foundation to become one of the leading humanitarian organisations in Africa.”
Khosi has been mentally preparing for the attention and fame that come with winning and a $100 000 prize. She began this preparation the day she entered the house, not knowing when she might leave. “I could have been evicted in the first or second week, so I had to be ready even before I walked in,” she said. Although she was not a favourite among housemates, she believed the public would support her, and the show’s support system helped her get ready for what lies ahead.
Reflecting on her time as an entertainment journalist, Khosi noted that she once judged celebrities harshly for rude behaviour, forgetting they are human too. “Now that I’m on the other side, I realise it’s unrealistic to expect perfection,” she said. Grateful for her win, she intends to relate well with fans, even though it may be difficult to distinguish genuine supporters from detractors.
Finally, Khosi addressed the viewers who voted to keep her in the house. “The first thing I’ll ask them is why they voted for me (laughs),” she said. “Many housemates wanted me out every week, but the viewers kept saving me. I love them all!”
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