Big Brother Mzansi voting 2026: How to vote for Bazozwa housemates on Mzansi Magic, DStv Now, and the MyDStv app

Mo. Basuony

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Big Brother Mzansi voting 2026

Big Brother Mzansi voting is open again for 2026, and if you’re backing a Bazozwa housemate, the most important thing to know is this: you can vote on the official web/mobile voting page and through the MyDStv app, and the number of votes you’re allowed depends on the platform you use. With eviction pressure building each week, getting your votes in early—and knowing the weekly closing time—can be the difference between saving your favourite and watching them walk out.

Big Brother Mzansi voting: the three main ways to vote

Fans typically vote through a mix of “free but limited” options and “subscriber bonus” options:

Web voting (official Big Brother Mzansi voting page)

Designed for quick voting rounds
Limit: 100 votes per user per round

Mobile voting (the mobile version of the official site)

Same flow as web voting, optimized for phones
Limit: 100 votes per user per round

MyDStv app (active DStv subscribers only)

This is where the big vote totals come from
Votes are allocated by subscription package

Voting itself is free, but data costs apply, so Wi-Fi helps if you’re voting across multiple rounds.

How to vote on Big Brother Mzansi 2026 (step-by-step)

1) Register (first-time voters)

Whether you vote on the website or via the app, you’ll need an account. Registration typically asks for:

Name and surname
Year of birth
Gender
Location
Mobile number (international format)
Password setup
OTP verification (a code sent to your phone)

If you’re using the MyDStv app, you’ll also need your DStv smartcard number during registration.

2) Log in when voting opens

Once voting is live for the week:

Log in
Go to the Big Brother Mzansi voting section
Select the Bazozwa housemate you want to support
Choose the number of votes to cast
Submit your vote

3) Don’t miss the weekly closing time

A key rule for Big Brother Mzansi voting: the voting window closes at 21:00 on Thursday (CAT).
CAT is South Africa’s time zone (UTC+2), which aligns with Cairo time during winter, so 21:00 CAT is generally 21:00 in Cairo.

MyDStv app votes: how many votes do you get?

If you vote through the MyDStv app as an active subscriber, your available votes are based on your package. Typical allocations include:

Premium: 10,000 votes
Compact Plus: 2,500 votes
Compact: 1,500 votes
Family: 750 votes
Access: 500 votes
Lite (Zambia): 250 votes

This is why many fans use a two-step strategy: use the website/mobile for the 100-vote cap, then use the MyDStv app to add the larger subscriber vote totals.

Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa housemates: how to vote the smart way

If you’re campaigning for a specific Bazozwa housemate, the cleanest approach is:

Vote early in the week (don’t risk last-minute login or OTP issues)
Split votes only if you truly want multiple people safe
If you’re focused on one housemate, concentrate votes instead of spreading thin
Re-check the voting card each week (nominees can change after tasks, twists, or Head of House decisions)

Common voting problems and quick fixes

OTP not arriving

Check your number format (include country code)
Wait a few minutes and retry once
Make sure your phone can receive SMS (airplane mode off, signal stable)

Can’t log in

Reset password and try again
Ensure you’re using the same account you registered with

MyDStv app shows no votes

Confirm the subscription is active
Confirm the smartcard is linked correctly in the app
Log out and back in after linking details

What to remember for BBMzansi 2026 voting

Web and mobile voting are capped at 100 votes per user per round
MyDStv app voting depends on your DStv package, and can be much higher
Voting closes Thursday at 21:00 CAT
Data costs apply, so plan your voting sessions wisely

If you tell me which housemate you’re voting for and whether you’re using the website, DStv Now, or the MyDStv app, I’ll give you a simple “do this, then this” voting plan for the current round.