SA�s Nhlapo causes a storm in Botswana

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

South Africa’s representative at the just-ended Big Brother Africa (BBA) Hotshots, Nhlanhla Nhlapo, was in the country for Sheilla Molelekwa and Goitseone Kgaswane’s eviction party last week.

Although the actor and model arrived late, he told Showbiz that he felt compelled to visit Botswana as he had to thank BBA supporters for their votes and support.

“Batswana voted for me and they showed me love. I had to come here to thank them for that. I saw this as the opportune time to do that. Unfortunately I got lost on the way here that is why I arrived late,” he said.

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