Bujy Bikwa Returns: Moja Love’s New Reality Show Sparks Controversy in Mzansi

• Bujy Bikwa is set to return to television with a new reality talk show on Moja Love
• Phil Mphela, an entertainment commentator, confirmed the show’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, 30 October 2025
• Responses on social media were mixed; some welcomed Bujy back, while others criticized Moja Love for bringing him on board, considering his past with Boity Thulo

Bujy Bikwa, a well-known figure in South Africa’s media landscape, is returning to the screen with a fresh reality talk show.

The announcement of Bujy Bikwa’s return to television was made by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela on Thursday, 30 October 2025.

Phil confirmed via his verified account on X that Bujy Bikwa will host a new reality talk show named Gwababa on Moja Love, which is scheduled to debut on 1 November 2025.

View the post here:

Bujy Bikwa returns to TV with new show on Moja Love

In another post on his official Instagram, Bujy Bikwa elaborated on his new show. He provided a teaser for Gwababa, which is set to air on Moja Love Channel 157 starting Saturday, 1 November at 6 PM.

Bujy stated that Gwababa aims to assist individuals in voicing their feelings to their crushes, helping them break the ice and possibly find love.

Check out the teaser trailer here:

Mzansi reacts as Bujy Bikwa makes TV comeback

The announcement drew a variety of reactions on social media. While some expressed excitement over Bujy Bikwa’s return, others voiced their disapproval of Moja Love for giving him airtime due to his past with Boity Thulo. Others commented on the apparent double standards, referencing Chris Brown’s successful concert in South Africa last year.

Here are some of the reactions:

@KingsleyS51936 shared:

“Unpopular opinion- he has served his time for his actions.”

@helen_seip86774 remarked:

“We all deserve a second chance. Welcome back, Bujy baby.”

@LadyHe criticized:

“Ya’ll in the comments were the same people packed at the Chris Brown Concert! Anything just to show your homophobic natures. A lot of gay people condemned his actions and didn’t just keep mum about it. Ya’ll foul for crying the LGBTQIA card when it’s just this one!”

@Logdrum_Origins said:

“It had to be Moja Love.”

@__Malebo remarked:

“I thought he was cancelled this one.”

@Bheki1980 highlighted:

“You can’t expect someone to be on the sidelines forever. Grow up.”

@kim_khadaso remarked:

“Thank God I no longer have DSTV.”

Background of Bujy Bikwa and Boity Thulo

Bujy, whose full name is Sthembinkosi Bikwa, is returning to his role as a host after being in the headlines for allegedly assaulting Boity Thulo.

Although Boity Thulo withdrew her charges against him around a year and a half after the alleged incident, the repercussions for Bujy were significant.

In 2023, Bujy Bikwa disclosed that the assault case led to the loss of two television shows and several endorsement deals, forcing him to downsize his living situation.