South Africa Begins Search for Idols Season 11 Winner

The show will see thousands of hopefuls chasing their dream off becoming Mzansi's next music sensation and also introduces Somizi Mhlongo as a new judge to the panel.

  • South Africa:   Joburg Auditions: Judges Strike Gold

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    Boasting the biggest audition turn-out of the season, thousands of wannabe stars rocked up at Carnival City to for the last chance to impress Idols SA judges Randall Abrahams,… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Review: Joburg Brings the Talent

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    It was the final chance for Idols hopefuls to get in front of the judges for Season 11 and Randall said it best, “It doesn’t get more real than this, does it? You want… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Preview: It's a Carnival Atmosphere in Joburg

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    The Highveld will never be the same again as thousands of Idols hopefuls descend on Carnival City, intent on showing our judges they have what it takes to be the next South African… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Teaser: It's All Up to Jozi Now

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    "It doesn't get more real than this," Idols SA's longest-serving judge Randall Abrahams notes as the Idols SA Season 11 audition tour reaches its final stop at Carnival City… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Guide: How to Select Your Favourite Wooden Mic Finalist

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    After whirlwind stops in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and now Johannesburg, that saw our judges unearth the most memorable of gems, Idols SA season 11 is kicking things up a notch. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Exclusive: Idols Style

    SA Idols, 4 August 2015

    For some Idols hopefuls, image is just as important as singing ability. For the judges… not so much. As Somizi said in Cape Town, “Don’t worry, we’ve got… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Review: Durban Rises to the Occasion

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    All eyes were on Durban this Sunday, when the Idols SA season 11 audition bus rolled into this beautiful coastal city. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols SA: Auditions Songs So Far

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    Everyone knows that singing one of your own compositions at an Idols audition is a bad idea and, unless your name is John-Niel Jordaan or Josh Webber, it’s best to stick to… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols SA Judges Swoon Over Some Singers' Auditions in KZN

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    Idols SA’s esteemed judging team of Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana, Gareth Cliff and new addition Somizi Mhlongo travelled to the beautifully restored Durban Playhouse… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Wooden Mic is Hotting Up

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    With two auditions done and two to go, we can already tell that the Wooden Mic title will be hotly contested this year. However, it would seem that there are already a few… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Make it Stop: The Worst Duets of all Time

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    During our Idols SA Cape Town audition stop last week, Cecil and Ethan unleashed a truly unforgettable duet (at Randall's prodding) that had many on social media calling it "the… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Preview: Durban Rocks!

    SA Idols, 27 July 2015

    Guess what’s beached on the beautiful shores of Durban? Loads of talented vocalists all gunning for the elusive Idols SA Golden Ticket, that’s what. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols Judges Find Gems in Cape Town

    SA Idols, 23 July 2015

    In this week's edition of Idols SA, the auditions moved to the GrandWest Casino and Entertainment Centre, where judges Gareth Cliff, Unathi Msengana, Somizi Mhlongo and Randall… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols Hits Cape Town, Twitter Reacts Beautifully

    SA Idols, 23 July 2015

    This past Sunday, Cape Town put its best foot forward and introduced South Africa to a brand new crop of Idols talent. As expected, the Mother City didn’t scrimp on the… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols: Episode 2: Dreaming Big

    SA Idols, 23 July 2015

    Those who dare to dream big often reach for the moon and fall amongst the stars. These are the kinds of people who audition for Idols. And, even for those whose dreams are beyond… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Preview: Cape Town Serves Up the Drama

    SA Idols, 23 July 2015

    After handing out 19 Golden Tickets at the Idols Pretoria auditions last week, Gareth, Unathi, Randall, Somizi and ProVerb are on the road again – and this time, the… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Episode 1: Let the Show Begin

    SA Idols, 13 July 2015

    Idols SA Season 11 started off with a bang at the State Theatre in Pretoria as host, ProVerb, put all the rumours about a new Idols judge to rest. After introducing Gareth, Unathi… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Idols 11 FAQs

    SA Idols, 13 July 2015

    When does Idols Season 11 start and end? Read more »

  • South Africa:   Five Things You Never Knew About Idols SA

    SA Idols, 13 July 2015

    With 10 seasons of Idols SA under the belt and season 11 just around the corner, Idols SA has become an institution in the musical genre. Having produced some of the most popular… Read more »

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