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

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

Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa’ – Idols SA

Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa’ – Idols SA Image : 29227
Boom Shaka – ‘It’s About Time’ – Idols SA Image : 29228
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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.
D’banj – ‘Oliver Twist’ – Idols SA Image : 29229
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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
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Somizi – ‘Industry Baby’ – Idols SA
Somizi makes a splash with the Lil Nas X track – ProVerb steps up for a guest verse!
Thapelo – ‘Phanda Phanda’ – Idols SA Image : 29230
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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.
Berry and Lily Faith – ‘Unspoken Words’ – Idols SA Image : 29221
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Idols SA Top 10 – ‘Bloody Samaritan’
Kicking off our finale, season 18’s Top 10 explode with Ayra Starr’s dynamite track.
Nozi – ‘Giving Myself’ – Idols SA Image : 29177
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Nozi – ‘Giving Myself’ – Idols SA
It was the song that got Jennifer Hudson’s attention earlier in the season, and Nozi gave it some gas during the Top 2 reveal.
Thapelo – ‘Let It Be’ – Idols SA Image : 29176
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Thapelo – ‘Let It Be’ – Idols SA
How do you celebrate making it to the Grand Finale? By channelling the biggest band of all time!
Ndoni –‘Angfuni Omunye’ – Idols SA Image : 29178
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Ndoni –‘Angfuni Omunye’ – Idols SA
A season 16 finalist, Nodi returned to the Idols SA stage to deliver this awesome guest performance.
Nozi – ‘Moments Away’ – Idols SA Image : 29180
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Nozi – ‘Moments Away’ – Idols SA
Nozi must have felt like she was mere “moments away” from the finale while performing this song.
Thapelo – ‘Thanayi’ – Idols SA Image : 29182
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Thapelo – ‘Thanayi’ – Idols SA
Channel the man himself, Thapelo delivered this amazing rendition of Hugh Masekela’s classic.
The Fallen Seven – ‘Paris’ – Idols SA Image : 29184
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The Fallen Seven – ‘Paris’ – Idols SA
Back on our screens, the remainder of the Top 10 finalists returned for this awesome group performance during the Top 2 reveal.
Nozi – ‘Idliso’ – Idols SA Image : 29185
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Nozi – ‘Idliso’ – Idols SA
South African audiences were treated to this brand-new single from Nozi during the Top 2 reveal, and it was a revelation, indeed!
Thapelo – ‘Phanda’ – Idols SA Image : 29183
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Thapelo – ‘Phanda’ – Idols SA
This was the world premiere of the first ever single from Thapelo. We’re sure it will be the first of many.
Mpilwenhle – ‘Ngiyazifela’ – Idols SA Image : 29181
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Mpilwenhle – ‘Ngiyazifela’ – Idols SA
That amazing voice was made for this song! The team at Kalawa did a great job.
Musa Keys, Konke and Chley – ‘Selema (Po Po)’ – Idols SA Image : 29179
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Musa Keys, Konke and Chley – ‘Selema (Po Po)’ – Idols SA
This guest performance opened the epic Top 2 reveal, and it set the tone for an awesome show!
Thapelo – 'So Amazing' – Idols SA Image : 29141
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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
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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.

Behind the Scenes of Idols SA

Thapelo talks coming out tops – Idols SA

Thapelo talks coming out tops – Idols SA Image : 29248

Nozi knows what’s up – Idols SA

Nozi knows what’s up – Idols SA Image : 29235
This season in review – Idols SA Image : 29254
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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.
Oskido lets his hair down – Idols SA Image : 29251
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Oskido lets his hair down – Idols SA
The man behind so many South African hits talks about his new music, and then engages in a bit of silliness.
Costa Titch talks about performing at the finale – Idols SA Image : 29252
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Costa Titch talks about performing at the finale – Idols SA
We spoke to Costa Titch at the season finale to talk about the trajectory of his career and his advice for Thapelo now that he’s won the title.
Berry back with a bang – Idols SA Image : 29253
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Berry back with a bang – Idols SA
Last year’s winner of Idols SA – Berry Trytsman – returned to the stage as part of the celebration for this year’s winner announcement, and we had a chat to find out what’s been going on with her since her win.
Did you know? – Idols SA Image : 29219
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Did you know? – Idols SA
Time for some fun – all of the Top 10 Idols SA finalists share a few pieces of trivia with one another. Why? Because they felt like it.
Good luck, guys! – Idols SA Image : 29212
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Good luck, guys! – Idols SA
The other Top 10 finalists of Idols SA send their best wishes to Nozi and Thapelo as the final approaches.
The final word from the other finalists – Idols SA Image : 29210
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The final word from the other finalists – Idols SA
We sat down with the returning finalists to hear who they have in their sights for a potential collaboration in future.
The end is near – Idols SA Image : 29211
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The end is near – Idols SA
With the grand finale of this season of Idols SA just a few days away, we sat down with the two finalists during a quiet moment to hear their thoughts on what they have achieved, to mine some dirt, and to hear what they admire about each other.
The Top 2 pep talk – Idols SA Image : 29209
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The Top 2 pep talk – Idols SA
Give it up for yourselves – or, in this case, each other! Mutual admiration abounds as the final two give each other the divine props they deserve.
Musa Keys has the drip – Idols SA Image : 29206
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Musa Keys has the drip – Idols SA
The “Tsonga Michael Jackson” chats backstage about the brilliant Idols band, the importance of the show and his current projects.
'I come back!' – Idols SA Image : 29202
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'I come back!' – Idols SA
Before her guest performance on Sunday, we sat down with season 16 finalist Ndoni to talk about her new album and her return to the Idols SA stage.
Hamba kahle, Mpilwenhle – Idols SA Image : 29188
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Hamba kahle, Mpilwenhle – Idols SA
She came so very close to the grand finale but just didn’t make it. We sat down with Mpilwenhle to talk about the highs, lows and memorable moments of her time in the competition. We also directed some of your social media comments her way.
And then there were two … – Idols SA Image : 29187
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And then there were two … – Idols SA
The finest final two we’ve ever had on Idols SA? Now they have one more time to gather your votes and here are their pitches – don’t hold back!
The best of season 18 – Idols SA Image : 29173
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The best of season 18 – Idols SA
As we approach the reveal of the two finalists, the Top 3 contestants look back over the season and reveal their favourite outfits of the season as well as the guest performers that brought them the most joy.
The Idols season 18 trivia game Image : 29160
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The Idols season 18 trivia game
Our Top 3 are tested on their knowledge of music and famous Idols SA judge phrases. Fun times are had!
Motoring into the Top 3 – Idols SA Image : 29159
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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
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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.
Good guests make for good times – Idols SA Image : 29124
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Good guests make for good times – Idols SA
We spoke to Sino Msolo before his appearance alongside De Mthuda and Da Muziqal Chef during Sunday’s show to find out what he has going on, his performance and his feelings about being on the show.
Zee’s time comes to a close – Idols SA Image : 29119
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Zee’s time comes to a close – Idols SA
With her participation in Idols SA having come to an end last Sunday, we sat down with Zee to talk to her about stepping out of her comfort zone and her biggest challenges during the competition.
Almost there … but your work isn’t done – Idols SA Image : 29111
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Almost there … but your work isn’t done – Idols SA
We’re just a few weeks away from the big finale, and the Idols SA finalists need your votes more than ever.
Nope … not like that – Idols SA Image : 29109
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Nope … not like that – Idols SA
The Idols SA finalists show us why they had what it takes to make it through the auditions phase of the competition – and why others didn’t.
The Top 5’s performance FAILS Image : 29096
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The Top 5’s performance FAILS
Playing with this week’s ‘could have been done better’ theme, the Idols SA Top 5 get brutal about where they think they fell short.

Wooden Mic Auditions

Audition DAY 4: Matlhatsi (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28495
Audition DAY 4: Bontle (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28444
Audition DAY 4: Bontle (Wooden Mic) – Idols SASadly, not everyone receives a Golden Ticket. Overall, it's a no – at least they tried!
Audition DAY 4: Bazy (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28494
Audition DAY 4: Bazy (Wooden Mic) – Idols SASadly, not everyone receives a Golden Ticket. Overall, it's a no – at least they tried!
Audition DAY 4: Nash (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28442
Audition DAY 4: Nash (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition DAY 4: Azola (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28440
Audition DAY 4: Azola (Wooden Mic) – Idols SASadly, not everyone receives a Golden Ticket. Overall, it's a no – at least they tried!
Audition DAY 4: Skaqakaqa (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28496
Audition DAY 4: Skaqakaqa (Wooden Mic) – Idols SASadly, not everyone receives a Golden Ticket. Overall, it's a no – at least they tried!
Audition DAY 4: Anele (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28497
Audition DAY 4: Anele (Wooden Mic) – Idols SASadly, not everyone receives a Golden Ticket. Overall, it's a no – at least they tried!
Audition DAY 4: Cado Snow Deep (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28498
Audition DAY 4: Cado Snow Deep (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition DAY 4: Young Killa (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28499
Audition DAY 4: Young Killa (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition DAY 4: Vandamme (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28436
Audition DAY 4: Vandamme (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition DAY 4: Nkavelo (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28441
Audition DAY 4: Nkavelo (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition DAY 4: Major (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28443
Audition DAY 4: Major (Wooden Mic) – Idols SATalent, not nerves, is the issue. Some hopefuls could do better singing in the shower than torturing the judges in this audition.
Audition Day 3: Tygon (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28375
Audition Day 3: Tygon (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition Day 3: Nonkululeko (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28381
Audition Day 3: Nonkululeko (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAOuch! A Wooden Mic just fell on our heads!
Audition Day 3: Tailon (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28384
Audition Day 3: Tailon (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAOuch! A Wooden Mic just fell on our heads!
Audition Day 3: Madolla (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28388
Audition Day 3: Madolla (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAOuch! A Wooden Mic just fell on our heads!
Audition Day 3: Mxoza (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28376
Audition Day 3: Mxoza (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAOuch! A Wooden Mic just fell on our heads!
Audition Day 3: Lenny (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28401
Audition Day 3: Lenny (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition Day 3: Kutlo (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28373
Audition Day 3: Kutlo (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition Day 3: Lebogang (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28400
Audition Day 3: Lebogang (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition Day 3: Braaiman (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28387
Audition Day 3: Braaiman (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition Day 3: Comfort (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28389
Audition Day 3: Comfort (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAThat voice could carve wood – which is lucky since it turned out a Wooden Mic.
Audition DAY 2: Mbali (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28332
Audition DAY 2: Mbali (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA“Clunk!” That’s the sound of a Wooden Mic drop.
Audition DAY 2: Vincent (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA Image : 28329
Audition DAY 2: Vincent (Wooden Mic) – Idols SAClunk!” That’s the sound of a Wooden Mic drop.
Audition DAY 4: Matlhatsi (Wooden Mic) – Idols SA

Can they get an encore!

Mpilwenhle – ‘Ngiyesaba’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA Image : 29191
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Mpilwenhle – ‘Ngiyesaba’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA
Mpilwenhle – ‘Nomalanga’ (Dress rehearsal) – Idols SA Image : 29190
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Mpilwenhle – ‘Nomalanga’ (Dress rehearsal) – Idols SA
Ty Loner – ‘The Weekend’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA Image : 29149
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Ty Loner – ‘The Weekend’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA
‘Never Too Much’ – Idols SA Image : 29150
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‘Never Too Much’ – Idols SA
Ty Loner – ‘In My Bed’ – Idols SA Image : 29151
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Ty Loner – ‘In My Bed’ – Idols SA
Zee – ‘Mama’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA Image : 29115
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Zee – ‘Mama’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA
Zee – ‘Stay’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA Image : 29116
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Zee – ‘Stay’ (Dress Rehearsal) – Idols SA
Noxolo gets nixed – Idols SA Image : 29066
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Noxolo gets nixed – Idols SA
It wasn’t to be – Idols SA Image : 29065
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It wasn’t to be – Idols SA
Kabelo’s joyous rehearsal – Idols SA Image : 29005
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Kabelo’s joyous rehearsal – Idols SA
All dressed up – Idols SA Image : 29004
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All dressed up – Idols SA
CeeJay’s unseen performance – Idols SA Image : 28980
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CeeJay’s unseen performance – Idols SA
Tesmin-Robyn’s swan song – Idols SA Image : 28922
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Tesmin-Robyn’s swan song – Idols SA
The performance that never was – Idols SA Image : 28883
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The performance that never was – Idols SA
The last Hope – Idols SA Image : 28882
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The last Hope – Idols SA
Nandi’s last dress rehearsal – Idols SA Image : 28881
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Nandi’s last dress rehearsal – Idols SA

Meet the Top 12

Don't miss Miss Mpilwenhle – Idols SA Image : 28637
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Don't miss Miss Mpilwenhle – Idols SA
Thapelo takes on the challenge – Idols SA Image : 28638
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Thapelo takes on the challenge – Idols SA
Kabelo can't be kept down – Idols SA Image : 28640
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Kabelo can't be kept down – Idols SA
Noxolo knows the way – Idols SA Image : 28642
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Noxolo knows the way – Idols SA
Ty Loner isn't alone anymore – Idols SA Image : 28644
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Ty Loner isn't alone anymore – Idols SA
Gotta love Lerato - Idols SA Image : 28649
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Gotta love Lerato - Idols SA
Zee doesn't plan on coming last - Idols SA Image : 28651
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Zee doesn't plan on coming last - Idols SA
Nozi knows her passion Image : 28652
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Nozi knows her passion
There's Hope yet – Idols SA Image : 28633
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There's Hope yet – Idols SA
CeeJay sees the strategy – Idols SA Image : 28632
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CeeJay sees the strategy – Idols SA
Nandi's got nada problems – Idols SA Image : 28634
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Nandi's got nada problems – Idols SA
Tesmin-Robyn focusses on the target – Idols SA Image : 28635
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Tesmin-Robyn focusses on the target – Idols SA

Popular on IdolsSA Season 18

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Thapelo and MTN Joyous Celebration – ‘Hallelujah Nkateko’ – Idols SA Image : 29033

Thapelo and MTN Joyous Celebration – ‘Hallelujah Nkateko’ – Idols SA

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Mpilwenhle and MTN Joyous Celebration – ‘Ndenzel’Uncedo Hymn 377’ – Idols SA Image : 29030

Mpilwenhle and MTN Joyous Celebration – ‘Ndenzel’Uncedo Hymn 377’ – Idols SA

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Robot Boii brings the guest vibes – Idols SA Image : 28963

Robot Boii brings the guest vibes – Idols SA

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Thapelo – 'Di Boya Limpopo' – Idols SA Image : 28969

Thapelo – 'Di Boya Limpopo' – Idols SA

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The end of the road for JR? - Idols SA Image : 28357

The end of the road for JR? - Idols SA

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Pabi Cooper drops by – Idols SA Image : 28919

Pabi Cooper drops by – Idols SA

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Thapelo and Mduduzi Ncube – ‘Langa Linye’ – Idols SA Image : 28696

Thapelo and Mduduzi Ncube – ‘Langa Linye’ – Idols SA

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"Whoo, shem!" – IdolsSA Image : 28530

"Whoo, shem!" – IdolsSA

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Thapelo – 'Esphambanweni' – Idols SA Image : 29135

Thapelo – 'Esphambanweni' – Idols SA

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