Overview
- Thandeka finished second and Bravo B third, with Sunday World reporting final vote shares of 33.84%, 29.97% and 14.90% respectively.
- MultiChoice’s Shirley Adonisi congratulated Phantsi and called the season a major success.
- Outlets reported strong digital traction for the season, including more than 5.5 million YouTube views and heavy activity on TikTok, Facebook and X.
- Viewers criticized host Smash Afrika’s conduct during the finale and alleged favoritism toward Thandeka, though some defended his presentation style.
- The final Beyond Umsindo reunion episode is slated for Thursday with Smash Afrika hosting, and The South African reports Phantsi gained about 20,000 Instagram followers after her win.