Idols South Africa (season 17)

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Idols South Africa
Season 17
Hosted byProVerb
Judges
WinnerBerry Trytsman
Runner-upKarabo Mathe
No. of episodes20
Release
Original network Mzansi Magic
Original release11 July (2021-07-11) 
21 November 2021 (2021-11-21)
Season chronology
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The seventeenth season of South African Idols premiered on 11 July 2021 and concluded on 21 November 2021 on the Mzansi Magic television network. The season was won by Berry Trytsman and the runner-up was Karabo Mathe. [1] [2]

Contents

The season saw judge Somizi Mhlongo being asked to "take time off" from the show to deal with domestic abuse allegations against him. [3] This resulted in him only appearing in the first few pre-recorded episodes and none of the live ones. He was replaced by a guest judge each week for the rest of the season.

After 17 and 11 years as judges respectively, it was announced shortly before the start of the eighteenth season that Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi would not be returning to the show. [4]

Finalists

ContestantAgeHometownPlace finished
Berry Trytsman30 Cape Town, Western Cape Winner
Karabo Mathe21 Hebron, North West Runner-up
S'22kile Langa20 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 3rd
Kevin Maduna28 Soweto, Gauteng 4th
Daylin Sass23 Hanover Park, Western Cape 5th
Nqobie Linda28 Soweto, Gauteng 6th
Sia Mzizi20 Tsakane, Gauteng 7th
Bulelani Twala18 Heidelberg, Gauteng 8th
Monique Erens25 Cape Town, Western Cape 9th
Ithana Conjwa23 Cala, Eastern Cape 10th
Zukisa Mashiqa16 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 11th–13th
Siya Motloung21 Katlehong, Gauteng
Misty Makhene30 Vosloorus, Gauteng
Andiswa Zondi18 Johannesburg, Gauteng 14th–16th
Sinovuyo Mbhele20 Vosloorus, Gauteng
Tesmin-Robyn Khanye23 Katlehong, Gauteng

Weekly Song Choice and Result

Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today

Group A (29 August)

ActOrderSong [5] Result
Andiswa Zondi1"Midnight Sky" by Miley Cyrus Eliminated
Bulelani Twala2"Attention" by Charlie Puth Wild Card
Sinovuyo Mbhele3"Pick Up Your Feelings" by Jazmine Sullivan Eliminated
Nqobie Linda4"Hard Place" by H.E.R Safe
Sia Mzizi5"Heartbreak Anniversary" by Giveon Safe
Tesmin-Robyn6"Before I Let Go" by Beyoncé Eliminated
Daylin Sass7"Leave the Door Open" by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic Safe
Berry Trytsman8"You Say" by Lauren DaigleSafe
  • Guest Judge: Lady Du [5]

Group B (5 September)

ActOrderSong [6] Result
Siya Motloung1"In Your Eyes" by The Weeknd Eliminated
Zukisa Mashiqa2"Distance" by Yebba Eliminated
Misty Makhene3"Dying 4 Your Love" by Snoh Aalegra Eliminated
Karabo Mathe4"Stand Up for Something" by Andra Day Safe
S’22kile Langa5"Meant to Be" by Bebe Rexha Safe
Monique Erens6"I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga Safe
Ithana Conjwa7"Forgive Me" by Chloe x Halle Wild Card
Kevin Maduna8"Peaches" by Justin Bieber Safe

Top 10 (Top 9): Battle of the DJs (19 September)

This round saw contesants perform hit songs by five DJs: DJ Cleo, Prince Kaybee, Sun-El Musician, De Mthuda and DJ Sumbody. [7]

Ithana Conjwa withdrew from the competition due to health reasons a day before performing in the non-elimination round broadcast on 12 September. [8] This meant that the top 10 round immediately became the top 9 round.

ActOrderSong [9] Result
Bulelani Twala1"Iyamemeza" by DJ Sumbody feat. Drip Gogo & The LowkeysSafe
Monique Erens2"Charlotte" by Prince Kaybee feat. Lady Zamar Eliminated
Daylin Sass3"Friend Zone" by Prince Kaybee feat. Ziyon Safe
S’22kile Langa4"Wamuhle" by De Mthuda feat. Njelic & BoohleSafe
Berry Trytsman5"Choose To Be Happy" by DJ Cleo feat. MmatemaSafe
Kevin Maduna6"Piki Piki" by DJ Sumbody feat. Cassper Nyovest & KaylowSafe
Nqobie Linda7"Akanamali" by Sun-El Musician feat. Samthing Soweto Safe
Sia Mzizi8"Emlanjeni" by De Mthuda & Sir Trill feat. Da Muziqal ChefSafe
Karabo Mathe9"Gcina Impilo Yam" by DJ Cleo feat. Bucy RadebeSafe
Ithana Conjwa10"Ubomi Abumanga" by Sun-El Musician feat. Msaki Withdrew

Top 8 (26 September)

ActOrderSong [10] Result
Karabo Mathe1"When I See U" by Fantasia Safe
Nqobie Linda2"Uthando" by Soa Mattrix & Soulful G feat. Shaun 101Safe
S’22kile Langa3"Xola Moya Wam" by Nomcebo Zikode feat. Master KG Safe
Sia Mzizi4"Dream About You" by Loyiso GijanaSafe
Daylin Sass5"Yummy" by Justin Bieber Safe
Bulelani Twala6"Uyeke" by Heavy K feat. Natalia MabasoEliminated
Berry Trytsman7"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd Safe
Kevin Maduna8"Case" by Teni Safe

Top 7

Top 7: Mzansi Greats (3 October)

ActOrderSong [12] Result
Karabo Mathe1"Paradise Road" by Joy Safe
Daylin Sass2"Take Your Love" by Steve Kekana Safe
Berry Trytsman3"I'd Like" by Freshlyground Safe
Kevin Maduna4"Nguwe" by Malaika Safe
Sia Mzizi5"Sondela" by Ringo Madlingozi Safe
S'22kile Langa6"No No No Senor" by Brenda Fassie Safe
Nqobie Linda7"I Love Music" by Lebo Mathosa Safe

Top 7: Showstopper (11 October)

On 11 October, it was announced that there would be no elimination that week, and would resume the following week. [14] All seven contestants went on to perform their prepared showstopper songs.

ActOrderSong [14] Result
S'22kile Langa1"Dance for You" by Beyoncé Safe
Sia Mzizi2"John Wick" by De Mthuda feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal ChefEliminated
Karabo Mathe3"Respect" by Aretha Franklin Safe
Daylin Sass4"LaLaLa" by Black Coffee feat. Usher Safe
Berry Trytsman5"Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Christina Aguilera Safe
Nqobie Linda6"Dance like We're Making Love" by Ciara Safe
Kevin Maduna7"We Dance Again" by Black Coffee feat. Nakhane Touré Safe

Top 6: Oskido's Playlist & Max Martin's Songbook (17 October)

ActOrderSong — Oskido's Playlist [16] OrderSong — Max Martin's Songbook [16] Result
Berry Trytsman1"Power" by Amanda Black 7"Dark Horse" by Katy Perry Safe
Kevin Maduna2"Ubomi Abumanga" by Sun-El Musician feat. Msaki 8"It's My Life" by Bon Jovi Safe
Nqobie Linda3"Feelings" by Zonke 9"Please Don't Leave Me" by Pink Eliminated
S'22kile Langa4"Ntyilo Ntyilo" by Rethabile Khumalo feat. Master KG 10"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" by Adele Safe
Karabo Mathe5"Ngeke Balunge" by Mafikizolo 11"Perfect" by Pink Safe
Daylin Sass6"Something Inside So Strong" by Lira 12"Pillowtalk by Zayn Safe

Top 5: Mzansi Gay Choir (24 October)

ActOrderSong — Unplugged [17] OrderSong — LGBTQI+ Allies [17] Result
Karabo Mathe1"Thandwa Ndim" by Amanda Black 6"River Deep – Mountain High" by Tina Turner Safe
Daylin Sass2"Fairytale" by Liquideep 7"Whataya Want from Me" by Adam Lambert Eliminated
S’22kile Langa3"Easy to Love" by Bucie 8"Love on the Brain" by Rihanna Safe
Berry Trytsman4"Happy" by Craig Lucas9"The Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga Safe
Kevin Maduna5"Mnike" by Afrotraction10"As" by Stevie Wonder Safe

Top 4: Judges' Picks & SAMA Winners (31 October)

ActOrderSong — Judges' Picks [18] OrderSong — SAMA Winners [18] Result
S’22kile Langa1"Diamonds" by Rihanna 5"Sonini" by Sun-El Musician Safe
Kevin Maduna2"Banyana" by DJ Maphorisa 6"These Streets" by Mi Casa Eliminated
Karabo Mathe3"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Hudson 7"Black President" by Brenda Fassie Safe
Berry Trytsman4"No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande 8"Hold Your Kite" by GoldFish and SoranaSafe

Top 3: Gospel Duet (7 November)

ActOrderSong — Duet with Gospel Artist [19] OrderSong [19] OrderSong [19] Result
Berry Trytsman1"Basuka" by Ayanda Ntanzi4"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers 7"Easy on Me" by Adele Safe
Karabo Mathe2"Hallelujah Mdumiseni" by Lebo Sekgobela5"Gold" by Beverley Knight 8"Phakade Lami" by Nomfundo Moh, Sha Sha & Ami Faku Safe
S'22kile Langa3"Mhlekazi" by Hlengiwe Mhlaba6"Mina Nawe" by Amanda Black 9"Woman" by Doja Cat Eliminated

Top 2 (14 November)

ActOrderIdols-produced Single [2] OrderAudition Song [2] OrderFavourite Previous Performance [2] Result
Karabo Mathe1"Hosanna" by Karabo Mathe3"Ndidinge" by Cici5"Respect" by Aretha Franklin Runner-up
Berry Trytsman2"Ungowami" by Berry Trytsman4"Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman 6"Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Christina Aguilera"Winner

Elimination Chart

Colour key
  Winner
  Runner-up
  Eliminated
  Wild Card
  Withdrew
Weekly results per act
Act Top 16 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Top 7 (first week) Top 7 (second week) Top 6 Top 5 Top 4 Top 3 Top 2
Group A Group B
Berry TrytsmanSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeWinner
Karabo MatheSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeRunner-up
S'22kileSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe3rd placeEliminated
Kevin MadunaSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe4th placeEliminated
Daylin SassSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe5th placeEliminated
Nqobie LindaSafeSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe6th placeEliminated
Sia MziziSafeSafeSafeSafeSafe7th placeEliminated
Bulelani TwalaWild CardSafeSafe8th placeEliminated
Monique ErensSafeSafe9th placeEliminated
Ithana ConjwaWild Card10th placeEliminated
Zukisa Mashiqa11th/13th placeEliminated
Siya Motloung
Misty Makhene
Andiswa Zondi14th/16th placeEliminated
Sinovuyo Mbhele
Tesmin-Robyn Khanye

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