{"id":258,"date":"2020-07-19T12:09:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T10:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/?p=258"},"modified":"2021-09-01T12:43:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T10:43:30","slug":"idols-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/idols-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Idols SA"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"height: 407px;\" width=\"400\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>QUICK FACTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Show Name:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">Idols South Africa (Idols SA)<br><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Genre:<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">Reality television series<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Channel:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">Mzansi Magic (161)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Original Release:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">10 March 2002<br><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Running Time:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">2 hours<br><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Presenter \/ Host:<br><\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">ProVerb (2010\u2013present)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<div><b>Judges:<br><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"st\"><span class=\"oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\">Randall Abrahams (2003\u2013present)<br>Unathi Nkayi (2011\u2013present)<br>(2015\u2013present)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><b>Executive <span class=\"nowrap\">producer(s)<\/span>:<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span class=\"st\">ProVerb, Nick Warren<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<div><b>Created by:<br><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"st\"><span class=\"oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j muag1w35 ew0dbk1b jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m\" dir=\"auto\">Simon Fuller<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<p><strong>Idols SA<\/strong>, South African reality television series in which aspiring singers competed for a recording contract and more than 1 Million in prizes. Following its debut on 10 March 2002,  <em>Idols SA<\/em> became one of the most-watched shows in South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The show air on Mzansi Magic (161) and is based on the popular British show <em>Pop Idol<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idols SA host<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Idols SA is hosted by rapper and television personality, ProVerb, real name Tebogo Thekisho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pro-Idols-e1562598593795-780x405-1-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pro-Idols-e1562598593795-780x405-1-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pro-Idols-e1562598593795-780x405-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pro-Idols-e1562598593795-780x405-1-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pro-Idols-e1562598593795-780x405-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idols SA judges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Idols SA&#8217;s team of judges includes radio and television personality, <em>Randall Abrahams<\/em>, singer Unathi Msengana, and choreographer <em>Somizi Mhlongo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/idols-sa-judges.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/idols-sa-judges.jpg 620w, https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/idols-sa-judges-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Idols SA Winners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the full list of Idols SA winners from season 1 to season 16:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/zama-khumalo-idols-sa\/\">Zama Khumalo<\/a><\/strong>: Season 16 (2020)<\/li><li>Luyolo Yiba: Season 15 (2019)<\/li><li>Yanga Sobetwa: Season 14 (2018)<\/li><li>Paxton Fielies: Season 13 (2017)<\/li><li>Noma Khumalo: Season 12 (2016)<\/li><li>Karabo Mogane: Season 11 (2015)<\/li><li>Vincent Bones: Season 10 (2014)<\/li><li>Musa Sukwene: Season 9 (2013)<\/li><li>Khaya Mthethwa: Season 8 (2012)<\/li><li>Dave van Vuuren: Season 7 (2011)<\/li><li>Elvis Blue: Season 6 (2010)<\/li><li>Jason Hartman\u00a0and\u00a0Sasha-Lee Davids: Season 5 (2009)<\/li><li>Jody Williams: Season 4 (2007)<\/li><li>Karin Kortje: Season 3 (2005)<\/li><li>Anke Pietrangeli: Season 2 (2003)<\/li><li>Heinz Winckler: Season 1 (2002)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idols SA Auditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What time should I get to the auditions and what should I bring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants should get to the venue early, as there are long queues. Registration opens at 8am and hopefuls should bring their IDs or proof of identification. Participants should bring food, some water to keep hydrated and a song that suits their voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should audition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only South African citizens aged between 16 and 30 years are eligible to enter the competition. Minors (16 and 17 years) must have written consent signed by a parent or guardian. Singers who auditioned in previous seasons are allowed to re-enter, but not anyone from a previous Top 10. Singers who auditioned in previous seasons are allowed to re-enter, but participants who appeared in previous Top 10 editions are not welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will I be able to watch my&nbsp;audition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All auditions that make it to the judges round will be screened on Idols Extra and will also be available&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/idolssa.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here (link is external)<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idols SA Votes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When does voting start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting will open during live shows at the Top 16 phase of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is voting done?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All voting details will be communicated in the first Top 16 show and the terms and conditions will then be made available on the&nbsp;<em>Idols SA<\/em>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idolssa.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website (link is external)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Idols SA\u2019s Instagram and Twitter?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Idols SA\u2019s on Instagram and Twitter, it&#8217;s official handle is @<em>idolssa<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a class=\"twitter-timeline\" data-width=\"1190\" data-height=\"1000\" data-dnt=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IdolsSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">Tweets by IdolsSA<\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idols SA Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/mzansimagic.dstv.com\/show\/idols\">www.idolssa.tv<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUICK FACTS Show Name: Idols South Africa (Idols SA) Genre: Reality television series Channel: Mzansi Magic (161) Original Release: 10 March 2002 Running Time: 2 hours Presenter \/ Host: ProVerb (2010\u2013present) Judges: Randall Abrahams (2003\u2013present)Unathi Nkayi (2011\u2013present)(2015\u2013present) Executive producer(s): ProVerb, Nick Warren Created by: Simon Fuller Idols SA, South African reality television series in which [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[41,42,45,43,44],"class_list":["post-258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things","tag-idols-sa","tag-proverb","tag-randall-abrahams","tag-somizi-mhlongo","tag-unathi-msengana"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1900,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258\/revisions\/1900"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}