Meet Mata Mashila: The vibrant evictee from 'Big Brother' Mzansi

Mata aka “Rainbow” is one of the recently evicted contestants on “Big Brother Mzansi”. She opens up about the relationships she formed inside the house and her hopes for the future. She also shares a couple of things that people did not know about her.

On Sunday night, Mata's journey came to an end after she was evicted alongside Muzi-The Mbuzi, during her time on the show, Mata formed some strong bonds with fellow housemates, particularly Melino who she shared a lot in common with. 

“That’s my boy; we really had good chats and a lot of similarities,” she said, adding that she’ll miss Siphesihle too, even though their relationship developed more toward the end.

“I’ll miss the other housemates, of course. I got so used to spending time with everyone and got used to their flaws and laughter, so I will miss that energy,” she added.

Interestingly, despite her vibrant personality, Mata, whose real name is Mathapelo Mashila, describes herself as a homebody who prefers to indulge in activities from the comfort of her own home in her spare time. However, she is also an adrenaline junkie, eager to try outdoor activities and wants to try car drifting.

“I love hiking. I hike regularly and sometimes do it with my mom,” she shares.

Now that she’s back in the real world, here are five interesting things to know about Mata:

• Mata is an artist and performer who dabbles in different genres such as hip hop, “Sgija” and amapiano. She has worked with artists such as Mampintsha before his death.

• She decided to participate in "Big Brother" Mzansi because she's a long-time fan of the show. She wanted to experience life in the house and be part of a social experiment.

• Mata tried out for Big Brother twice and only got in on the third try, third time's a charm!

• She enjoys hiking, arts, and crafts. She is an outdoorsy person who loves spending time in nature, often hiking with her mother at least three times a week. She also loves painting and arts and crafts, which she finds therapeutic.

• After being one of the headliners at The Rand Show, she hopes to perform at more festivals and gigs and explore opportunities in television presenting. With her newfound exposure from the show, she plans to focus on her music career and collaborate with brands that align with her energy and values.

Mata’s decision to participate in "Big Brother" Mzansi stemmed from her long time admiration for the show.  

She entered the house with an open mind, choosing not to adopt a specific strategy but instead focusing on being her authentic self.

During her stay in the “Big Brother” house, the 27-year-old artist from Vaal did not fade into the background. With her vibrant personality and signature rainbow-colored braids, she always made sure to speak up and voice her thoughts.