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Thapelo – ‘Phanda Phanda’ – Idols SA Image : 29230

Thapelo – ‘Phanda Phanda’ – Idols SA

Ja well: you try sing your new single after you’ve just won #IdolsSA! Thapelo is mobbed during the final performance of season 18.

This season in review – Idols SA Image : 29254

This season in review – Idols SA

Since they’ve been part of every single episode, we thought that the Idols SA judges were the best people to give us their thoughts on the season that is busy coming to an end.

Boom Shaka – ‘It’s About Time’ – Idols SA Image : 29228

Boom Shaka – ‘It’s About Time’ – Idols SA

One of the greatest groups of the kwaito era, and the history of Mzansi music really, reunites for a special Idols performance.

Thapelo and Nozi – ‘Lift Me Up’ – Idols SA Image : 29234

Thapelo and Nozi – ‘Lift Me Up’ – Idols SA

Whatever the outcome, our two #IdolsSA finalists are friends forever – and a mean duo, as this Rihanna cover from the new Black Panther film by Rihanna demonstrates.

Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa’ – Idols SA Image : 29227

Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa’ – Idols SA

Joined by Alfa Kat, this former dancer proves his performance prowess by blowing up the Idols stage.

D’banj – ‘Oliver Twist’ – Idols SA Image : 29229

D’banj – ‘Oliver Twist’ – Idols SA

A Nigerian national treasure and judge on Nigerian Idol, the Kokomaster blesses our stage with his massive smash hit.

Somizi – ‘Industry Baby’ – Idols SA Image : 29220

Somizi – ‘Industry Baby’ – Idols SA

Somizi makes a splash with the Lil Nas X track – ProVerb steps up for a guest verse!

Berry and Lily Faith – ‘Unspoken Words’ – Idols SA Image : 29221

Berry and Lily Faith – ‘Unspoken Words’ – Idols SA

Season 17 winner Berry makes a triumphant return to Idols SA alongside Lily Faith in a magical Idols SA finale.

Oskido – ‘Sathane’ – Idols SA Image : 29223

Oskido – ‘Sathane’ – Idols SA

The Kalawa head honcho steps up alongside sweet singer Mthandazo Gatya and controllers Deep Sen and King Talkzin for this finale high point.

AKA and JR – Medley – Idols SA Image : 29225

AKA and JR – Medley – Idols SA

Sjoe: JR can play, sing and rap! AKA brings the bars, including the iconic ‘All Eyes On Me’.

Thapelo – ‘Di Boya Limpopo’ – Idols SA Image : 29226

Thapelo – ‘Di Boya Limpopo’ – Idols SA

Peak live show vibes from Thapelo as he dismantles Master KG and refashions it into his own musical monster.

Nozi – ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ – Idols SA Image : 29224

Nozi – ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ – Idols SA

A repeat of the Rihanna number that wowed earlier in the season for Nozi, performed in our breathtaking finale.

The Idols SA Top 10 – ‘Bloody Samaritan’ Image : 29222

The Idols SA Top 10 – ‘Bloody Samaritan’

Kicking off our finale, season 18’s Top 10 explode with Ayra Starr’s dynamite track.

Motoring into the Top 3 – Idols SA Image : 29159

Motoring into the Top 3 – Idols SA

They have enough drive to get into the Idols SA Top 3 – but how does it feel? And can they actually drive that Toyota Starlet away if they win?

Tying the knot – Idols SA Image : 29148

Tying the knot – Idols SA

With the news that Ty Loner has been voted out of Idols SA, we sat down with the season’s heartthrob to find out what he’s learned about himself over the course of the competition.

Free the three – Idols SA Image : 29147

Free the three – Idols SA

They’ve made it this far, but they need every one of your votes to make it to the finale.

Thapelo – 'So Amazing' – Idols SA Image : 29141

Thapelo – 'So Amazing' – Idols SA

A superb take on an exquisite and touching Luther Vandross track from Thapelo.

Nozi – ‘I Rise Up’ – Idols SA Image : 29140

Nozi – ‘I Rise Up’ – Idols SA

Somizi chose this Andra Day masterpiece for judges’ choice – no issues for Nozi, who positively beams on the #IdolsSA stage.

Mpilwenhle – ‘A Long Walk’ – Idols SA Image : 29139

Mpilwenhle – ‘A Long Walk’ – Idols SA

Thembi did not choose an easy song for the #IdolsSA Top 3 with this subtle, soulful Jill Scott song – it ain’t no struggle for Mpilo.

Thapelo – 'When a Man Loves a Woman' Image : 29138

Thapelo – 'When a Man Loves a Woman'

Michael Bolton’s booming vocals for Thapelo? No problems here – perfection.

Nozi – ‘Try a Little Tenderness’ Image : 29137

Nozi – ‘Try a Little Tenderness’

Just stunning from Nozi, turning this Aretha Franklin’s classic into her own and flipping the crowd in Tshwane on its head.

Mpilwenhle – ‘Angel of Mine' Image : 29136

Mpilwenhle – ‘Angel of Mine'

Powerhouse vocals from Mpilo as she makes this Monica classic her own special creation.

Thapelo – 'Esphambanweni' – Idols SA Image : 29135

Thapelo – 'Esphambanweni' – Idols SA

Yoh, Thapelo absolutely slays this Kelly Khumalo number he originally auditioned with.

Nozi – ‘Best Part’ – Idols SA Image : 29134

Nozi – ‘Best Part’ – Idols SA

Nozi celebrates her entry into the #IdolsSA Top 3 with an immaculate version of this H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar R&B winner.