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Idols SA
culture

Halala! Thabo wins ‘Idols SA’ in a historic farewell season

Idols SA S19 judges JR, THembi and Somizi
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ top two gear up for the finale

Idols SA
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’s’ iLast Number farewell season: This is your top three

Idols SA
Entertainment

Halala! Thabo wins ‘Idols SA’ in a historic farewell season

Idols SA S19 judges JR, THembi and Somizi
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ top two gear up for the finale

Idols SA
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’s’ iLast Number farewell season: This is your top three

Idols SA
Entertainment

It’s down to six contestants on ‘Idols SA’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-10-2023 11:15

It was an electrifying night at Mosaïek Teatro as the ‘Idols SA’ contenders revisited opening auditions and serenaded with Grammy-awarded hits.

Idols SA
Entertainment

Meet ‘Idols SA’s’ last-ever top 10

By Nokuthula Ngcobo04-09-2023 10:00

The final-ever top 10 of ‘Idols SA’ were unveiled in a spectacular live show that featured soulful and vibey performances.

Idols SA S19 judges JR, THembi and Somizi
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’ gents battle it out for top 10

By Nokuthula Ngcobo27-08-2023 21:11

Five guys and five girls will make up the ‘Idols SA’ top 10 being announced next week, chosen entirely by viewers’ votes.

Tshepi Vundla
Celeb News

‘Happy for her downfall’: Tshepi Vundla catches strays online

By Marilynn Manuel22-07-2023 12:52

SA radio personality Tshepi Vundla is catching strays online from social media users who say she has a ‘mean girl personality.’

Thabo Bester
Celeb News

Tshepi Vundla dragged for son’s Thabo Bester joke [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo31-05-2023 10:48

‘If anything, this is showing your parenting skills’: Netizens have slammed influencer Tshepi Vundla for the Thabo Bester joke her son made.

Tshepi Vundla
Fashion and Beauty

Blushing bride! Tshepi Vundla’s pre-wedding celebration gowns

By Megan van den Heever03-02-2023 12:16

Simple, stylish and sophisticated: Take a look at Tshepi Vundla’s Xhosa-inspired gowns for her pre-wedding celebration…

Tshepi Vundla and JR
Celeb News

‘Idols SA’ judge JR Bogopa and Tshepi Vundla get married

By Rae Seleme18-12-2022 10:49

‘Idols SA’ judge JR Bogopa silenced trolls this past week when he married influencer Tshepi Vundla, who is the mother of his two children.

top 8
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’: Top 8 contestants stun judges with classic hits [watch]

By Naledi de Wee26-09-2022 09:44

This week, the ‘Idols SA’ top 8 opened the show with a tribute to award-winning kwaito legends TKZee. Take a look…

Idols
Entertainment

‘Judges made a mistake’: Mixed reactions to ‘Idols SA’ top 12

By Naledi de Wee22-08-2022 10:23

This year, only 12 contestants have advanced to the live rounds of ‘Idols SA’ season 18. Take a look at who made the cut…

Tshepi Vundla
Celeb News

‘Pandora ring’: Tshepi Vundla rubbishes claims she’s marrying JR

By Rae Seleme19-08-2022 13:48

‘Six years together’: Influencer Tshepi Vundla reveals she and her ‘Idols SA’ judge boyfriend JR Bogopa are not getting married.

Idols
Entertainment

‘Idols SA’: Theatre Week gets intense as duet round kicks off

By Naledi de Wee15-08-2022 09:57

Following the first round of ‘Idols SA’ Theatre Week, 41 contestants were sent packing before the duet round of the competition.

Thembi
Celeb News

Was ‘Idols SA’ judges Somizi & Thembi Seete’s catfight staged? [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-08-2022 15:17

‘Idols SA’ judges Somizi Mhlongo and Thembi Seete’s egos seemed to clash during an argument that aired at the end of the show.

thembi seete
Entertainment

‘The best decision’: Thembi Seete praised for judging skills on ‘Idols SA’

By Naledi de Wee18-07-2022 09:52

‘I love her energy, it’s contagious’: Thembi Seete has become a fan-favourite following the first episode of ‘Idols SA’ season 18.

Idols SA judges
Culture

‘It’s not giving’: Mixed reactions on Idols SA return and new judges

By Nokwanda Ncwane18-07-2022 09:06

South Africans had mixed reactions on the return of singing competition Idols SA and the new judges on the show.

K Naomi, Tshepi Vundla
Celeb News

K Naomi defends Tshepi amid love triangle allegations

By Nokuthula Ngcobo24-03-2022 13:16

K Naomi has shut down rumours surrounding her former bestie Tshepi Vundla’s alleged absence at her wedding…

Somizi shows off his fiercest fashion looks on the set of Idols SA
Fashion and Beauty

‘Sebenza boy’: Somizi shows off fierce ‘Idols SA’ fashion looks [photos]

By Megan van den Heever20-02-2022 21:58

Forget singing, media personality Somizi is slaying the style department in his latest stint on reality talent show Idols SA…

Thembi Seete
Entertainment

‘My aim is to not break people’: Thembi Seete on her ‘Idols SA’ journey

By Rae Seleme18-02-2022 10:00

‘Gomora’ actress and ‘Idols SA’ judge Thembi Seete says she aims to empower young people on the singing competition.

Tweps have reacted to the casting of new Idols SA judges: Somizi, Thembi Seete and JR Bogopa
Lifestyle

‘Not ever watching again’: Tweeps weigh in on new ‘Idols SA’ judges

By Megan van den Heever17-02-2022 13:39

Many viewers have tweeted their disappointment at the new trio of ‘Idols SA’ judges, who were unveiled on Wednesday…

Idols SA
Celeb News

JUST IN: Thembi Seete and other fan favourites named ‘Idols SA’ judges

By Alicia Naidoo16-02-2022 15:50

Somizi Mhlongo, Thembi Seete and JR Bogopa are officially the season 18 judges of ‘Idols SA’. Take a look…

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