As the South African version of Big Brother, “Big Brother Mzansi,” returns, one of the housemates, Chuenzaaa (Chuene Kapu), has become a focal point of discussions for openly sharing that he is transgender. During the premiere, the 24-year-old revealed his transgender identity to fellow housemates.
Chuenzaaa, a proud member of the queer community, hails from Polokwane and disclosed that he dropped out of law school in his second year because he felt “too eccentric to be a lawyer.” His announcement about being transgender has generated discussions on social media, particularly among viewers from various African countries.
The reality star’s openness about his transgender identity contributes to a broader conversation about representation and visibility within the LGBTQ+ community on reality television in South Africa and beyond.