Big Brother needs a reality check_City Press_17 April 2015

NAME OF ARTICLE: Big Brother needs a reality check

NAME OF PUBLICATION: City Press

DATE: 17 April 2015

COUNTRY:  South Africa

An article from South Africa’s city press, “Big brother needs a reality check,” provokes debate and dialogue on the widely popular television reality show. It speaks about the state of reality TV and, more especially, the gender relations in a show like Big Brother Africa.

The story discusses an alleged rape case that occurred on the widely popular show, which has high ratings in most of Africa. It shows just how “real” reality TV can become, rather than detached from reality, which is actually the nature of this sort of programming.

The story highlights that another sexual assault had occurred without any repercussions, raising questions about the rules of the TV “house” what media executives should do on camera and how the production team is dealing with gender-based violence incidences on the show.