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Idols SA season 15 finale: Here's how it went down

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'Idols SA' winner Luyolo Yiba. (Photo: Mzansi Magic)
'Idols SA' winner Luyolo Yiba. (Photo: Mzansi Magic)
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17 Nov 2019

'Idols SA' season 15 winner crowned

Cape Town - After a gruelling competition and over 186 million votes cast the winner of Idols SA season 15 has been announced. The grand finale took place at Carnival City where Luyolo Yiba was crowned as the winner during a spectacular live show. Missed our EPIC #IdolsSA finale or #IdolsLuyolo's winning moment?

17 Nov 2019

And it's a wrap. 

See you for season 16!

<p>And it's a wrap.&nbsp;</p><p>See you for season 16!</p><p></p>

17 Nov 2019

The 24-year-old from Buffalo River was one of only two men to make it through to the top 10 and is the first male winner in three years.

<p>The 24-year-old from Buffalo River was one of only two men to make it through to the top 10 and is the first male winner in three years.</p><p></p>

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Luyolo Yiba has been crowned the winner of Idols SA season 15!

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186 million votes were cast this season.

Wow!

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Over 36 million votes were cast this week!

Well done, South Africa. 

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Dim the lights, cue the music... let's go to an ad break. 

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In just a few minutes the winner will be announced. 

<p>In just a few minutes the winner will be announced.&nbsp;</p><p></p>

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That duet by the top 2 was so heartwarming. 

<p>That duet by the top 2 was so heartwarming.&nbsp;</p>

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The winner will walk away with the title, a recording deal with Gallo and over R1.5 million in prizes. 

From Telkom: R350 000 in cash, a Huawei, GT smart watch, a Huawei, Mediapad, M5 Lite tablet computer, a Huawei Wi-fi routerand 20GB of Telkom data pre-loaded.

From Mzansi Magic: R350 000 in cash.

From Ford: A brand-new Ford Fiesta 1.0L Ecoboost.

From Old Mutual: R300 000 cash in an Old Mutual Money Account.

From Truworths: A R100 fashion voucher.

From Yamaha: R80 000's worth of musical equipment.

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It's not only the winner who walks away with prizes.

The runner-up also takes home an awesome prize package of R180 000 worth of prizes.

From Telkom: R50 000 in cash, a Huawei Mediapad T5 tablet computer, 5GB of Telkom and FreeMe data pre-loaded.

From Truworths: R50 000 is fashion vouchers and clothing from the show.

From Yamaha: R30 000 worth of musical equipment. 

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Warm up you vocal chords and start practising your audition song. 

AUDITION DATES:

Cape Town - 1 February 2020

Pretoria - 15 February 2020

Durban - 22 February 2020

Johannesburg - 7 March

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Idols SA has been renewed for a 16th season!

Auditions will kick off in Cape Town on 1 February.

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Here's what went down behind-the-scenes of Luyolo’s music video.

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Here's what went down behind-the-scenes of Sneziey’s music video.

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Luyolo's single is number 2 on iTunes.

Watch the official music video for, Sunshine Through the Rain

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Sjoe! Luyolo didn't come to play tonight what a performance. 

We're sure John Legend would approve (maybe he can be the opening act next time John comes).

<p>Sjoe! Luyolo didn't come to play tonight what a performance.&nbsp;</p><p>We're sure John Legend would approve (maybe he can be the opening act next time John comes).</p><p></p>

17 Nov 2019

With a fifteen-season history and of the longest-running shows on television there has been drama on and off-camera.

5 'Idols SA' scandals that shocked TV viewers

Cape Town - Idols SA might be a singing competition, but it's still a reality show. And like any good reality show, there is lots of drama on and off-camera. With a fifteen-season history, the show has gone through an evolution - from switching up presenters to several new judges.

17 Nov 2019

In case you're wondering where Viggy and Virginia are. 

'Idols SA' twins exit drama: There's a lot more to the story!

Cape Town - It turns out there was a lot more to the Qwabe twins' exit from the 15th season of Idols SA than the public was first led to believe.

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Somizi sure does know how to make an entrance.

Wooooo shem!

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The finalists have some heartfelt well-wishes for the last two standing.

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What a powerful opening by the top 10 contestants. 

<p>What a powerful opening by the top 10 contestants.&nbsp;</p><p></p>

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Get to know Sneziey here:

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Get to know Luyolo here:

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In case you haven't been following the entire season meet the top 2 Luyolo Yiba and Sneziey Msomi.

<p>In case you haven't been following the entire season meet the top 2&nbsp;<strong>Luyolo Yiba</strong> and <strong>Sneziey Msomi</strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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Join us as we watch the grand finale of Idols SA season 15.

We give you minute-to-minute updates of all the action as it happens. 

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