About this season
Idols was a television show on the South African television network Mzansi Magic, and previously on M-Net, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show was a contest to determine the best young singer in South Africa.
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 11 July 2021
2. Episode 2
Aired 18 July 2021
3. Episode 3
Aired 25 July 2021
4. Episode 4
Aired 1 August 2021
5. Episode 5
Aired 8 August 2021
6. Episode 6
Aired 15 August 2021
7. Episode 7
Aired 22 August 2021
8. Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today
Aired 29 August 2021
Group A
9. Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today
Aired 5 September 2021
Group B
10. Episode 10
Aired 12 September 2021
Ithana Conjwa withdrew from the competition due to health reasons a day before performing in the non-elimination round broadcast on 12 September
11. Top 10 (Top 9): Battle of the DJs
Aired 19 September 2021
12. Top 8
Aired 26 September 2021
13. Top 7: Mzansi Greats
Aired 3 October 2021
14. Top 7: Showstopper
Aired 10 October 2021
On 10 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.
15. Top 6: Oskido's Playlist & Max Martin's Songbook
Aired 17 October 2021
16. Top 5: Mzansi Gay Choir
Aired 24 October 2021
17. Top 4: Judges' Picks & SAMA Winners
Aired 31 October 2021
18. Top 3: Gospel Duet
Aired 7 November 2021
19. Top 2
Aired 14 November 2021
20. Finale
Aired 21 November 2021