Idols (South Africa) – Season 17
2021
20 Episodes
Episodes
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Episode 1
11 Jul 2021
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S17E02
Episode 2
18 Jul 2021
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S17E03
Episode 3
25 Jul 2021
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S17E04
Episode 4
01 Aug 2021
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Episode 5
08 Aug 2021
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Episode 6
15 Aug 2021
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Episode 7
22 Aug 2021
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S17E08
Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today
Group A
29 Aug 2021
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S17E09
Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today
Group B
05 Sept 2021
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Episode 10
Ithana Conjwa withdrew from the competition due to health reasons a day before performing in the non-elimination round broadcast on 12 September
12 Sept 2021
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Top 10 (Top 9): Battle of the DJs
19 Sept 2021
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Top 8
26 Sept 2021
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Top 7: Mzansi Greats
03 Oct 2021
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Top 7: Showstopper
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.
10 Oct 2021
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Top 6: Oskido's Playlist & Max Martin's Songbook
17 Oct 2021
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Top 5: Mzansi Gay Choir
24 Oct 2021
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Top 4: Judges' Picks & SAMA Winners
31 Oct 2021
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Top 3: Gospel Duet
07 Nov 2021
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Top 2
14 Nov 2021
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Finale
21 Nov 2021