The sixteenth season of ''
South African Idols'' premiered on 2 August 2020, 17:30
SAST
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and concluded on 13 December 2020 on the
Mzansi Magic
Mzansi Magic is a South African digital satellite and general entertainment channel created by Multichoice and run by M-Net's local interest division, and is broadcast on DStv.
History
The channel launched in mid-July 2010 on channel 107 as ...
television network. The season was won by
Zama Khumalo and the runner-up was Mr Music.
Finalists
Weekly Song Choice and Result
Top 16
Boys (20 September)
Girls (27 September)
Top 10 (11 October)
Top 9 (18 October)
Top 8 (25 October)
Top 7: Showstoppers (1 November)
Top 6 (8 November)
Top 5: Theatre Week (15 November)
Top 4 (22 November)
Top 3 (29 November)
Top 2 (6 December)
* Before his elimination Brandon performed his single Uhambe.
Elimination Chart
;Colour key
References
{{Idols South Africa
Season 16
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2020 South African television seasons