Season of television series
Idols South Africa |
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Hosted by | ProVerb |
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Country of origin | South Africa |
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Original network | Mzansi Magic |
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Original release | 17 July 2022 (2022-07-17) |
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The eighteenth season of South African Idols premiered on 17 July 2022 on the Mzansi Magic television network under the theme "Singing a Different Tune". Over 9,000 contestants auditioned for the season.
Shortly after online auditions for the season were opened, it was announced that Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi would not return to the show as judges. In February 2022, M-Net announced that Thembi Seete and JR were going to replace them, joining Somizi Mhlongo on the judges panel.
Finalists
This season, instead of the usual Top 16, a Top 12 was announced on 21 August 2022.
Contestant
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Age
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Hometown
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Place finished
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Cee-Jay Canvass
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24
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KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal
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Kabelo Makhetha
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25
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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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Lerato Matsabu
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27
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Vaal, Gauteng
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Mpilwenhle Mokopu
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24
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Katlehong, Gauteng
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Noxolo Mthethwa
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25
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Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal
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Nozi Sibiya
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27
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Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
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Tesmin-Robyn Khanye
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23
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Katlehong, Gauteng
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Thapelo Molomo
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29
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Mokopane, Limpopo
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Ty Loner
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21
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Eldorado Park, Gauteng
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Zee Arnolds
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18
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Cape Town, Western Cape
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Nandi Ndathane
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21
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Diepkloof, Gauteng
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11th
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Hope Mkhway
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23
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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
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12th
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Weekly Song Choice and Results
Top 12: Duets with Mzansi Stars & Greatest Hits of Today
Group 1 (28 August)
Group 2 (4 September)
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Seasons | |
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Winners | |
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Winner's singles | |
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