Berenike ‘Berry’ Trytsman won season 17 of ‘Idols SA’ on Sunday 21 November beating out thousands of others! Here’s how SA reacted.

31-year-old Berenike ‘Berry’ Trytsman has officially been crowned the winner of ‘Idols SA’ season 17 tonight.

These two fierce songstresses stand tall as the ‘Idols SA’ top two…Get to know Berenike ‘Berry’ Trytsman and Karabo Mathe ahead of their battle of the voices on Sunday.

Unathi was just fired from Kaya FM and is already picking herself up. She just shared a snippet of her new song with Prince Kaybee.

In a statement released by Kaya 959 on Wednesday 17 November, the radio station has revealed that they have parted ways with Unathi Nkayi following ‘certain incidents’ that resulted in a ‘breakdown of trust’.

Talented singers Berry and Karabo Mathe have made the ‘Idols SA’ top two and they are ready to show Mzansi what they’re made of!

‘Idols SA’ has launched the career of several local singers. Here’s a quick look at where five winners of the singing competition are.

Somizi Mhlongo spoke out about his estranged husband Mohale Motaung for the first time on ‘The Braai Show’ since abuse allegations surfaced in August.

The singer announced that her fiancé paid lobola to her family after nine months of dating.

‘I am re-introducing myself’: Gina Mabasa is gearing up to release her new single ‘Nyeleti’ (which tranlates to star) on Friday 26 November.

For the first time ever, the ‘Idols SA’ top three is made up of only women! As the competition heats up, the contestants showed what they’re made of.

K Naomi is about to become a wife – and a mom! The singer announced her pregnancy on social media, a month after getting engaged…

‘These remaining contestants are exceptional’: ‘Idols SA’ is gaining momentum as the competition heads into its final stages.

Kelly Khumalo was initially dubbed the ‘fan favourite’ to take Somizi’s spot as ‘Idols SA’. However, Tweeps thought she was ‘beyond horrible’ on Sunday as guest judge.

Tweeps slammed ‘Idols SA’ judge Unathi for being a ‘hypocrite’ for ‘messing up’ Sesotho after becoming frustrated at S’22kile’s pronunciation of Xhosa.

The ‘Idols SA’ top five gave stellar performances with the Mzansi Gay Choir that left South Africa wanting more! Check out some of the performances here…

Fans of the singing competition said Unathi was jealous of Dladla because he stole her spotlight.

The media personality has joined the popular TV channel, Moja Love as one of its talents and has already begun filming.

After low ratings on ‘The Braai Show’, music executive Nota Baloyi thinks Cassper should make a ‘dignified transition out of music’ and head to ‘Idols SA’. Ouch!

Idols SA season 11 winner, Karabo Mogane married his long-term girlfriend, Sinesipho Mbandazayo today (16 October).

Unathi has ‘unfriended’ Somizi after the singer and ‘Idols SA’ judge was accused of double standards following her stance on R Kelly.

After Thembi Seete’s guest appearance on ‘Idols SA’ on Sunday, Tweeps have been in awe of her age-defying beauty.

‘R1 000 before the show was like a million to me.’ Mr Music says life has changed for him since coming second in season 16 of ‘Idols SA.’

Thembi Seete was last night’s guest judge on ‘Idols SA’ and Mzansi loved it. Many of them called on her to be Somizi’s permanent replacement.

Nobody wears unemployment as luxuriously as Somizi Mhlongo! Here is a look inside his Namibian getaway this weekend.

From potential star, to a decade behind bars: This Idols contestant could have had it all – but instead fell into a world of criminal activity.

Mohale Motaung has joined the ranks of ‘affluent online radio station’ Opulence Radio…This while his estranged husband, Somizi Mhlongo, lost his Metro FM gig.

‘No more philosophical bullsh** about you separating the genius from the monster,’ says ‘Idols SA’ judge Unathi Nkayi following singer R Kelly’s conviction.

Tweeps have found the perfect replacement for former ‘Idols SA’ judge Somizi Mhlongo and it is his former co-host on ‘The Bridge’… Dineo Ranaka!

Tweeps have spoken and it seems they are tired of ‘pretending’ to enjoy ‘Idols SA’ without media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

The ‘Idols SA’ top nine performed yesterday and unfortunately for some, the standard of their singing was compared to a school performance.

M-net announced that aspiring singer Ithana, who made the top 10 of ‘Idols SA’ has withdrawn from the competition.

The viewership of ‘Idols SA’ dropped from over a million to around 690 000 following Somizi Mhlongo’s departure from the show.

Singer Kelly Khumalo has been a ‘hot pick’ for Somizi Mhlongo’s spot on ‘Idols SA’. However, she will not be joining the show.

Randall Abrahams says the top 10 rounds of ‘Idols SA’ statistically has the most impact. With that being said, who made the cut?

22-year-old Lloyiso Gijana just added his name to the history books as the first South African artist to be signed to Republic Records!

Age before beauty? Not for Somizi Mhlongo who is taking unemployment quite well and splurging on his ageless beauty.

Somizi says he is officially unemployed! However, retail therapy and an indulgence in the soft life seems to still be in vogue for the media personality…

‘I thought Somizi was cancelled?’ Tweeps are displeased that Somizi is set to be a guest on ‘The Braai Show with Cassper Nyovest’.

It’s back to business for abuse-accused media personality Somizi who is one of a select few SA influencers to be gifted a rose bouquet loaded with cash!

Remember Ndoni from ‘Idols SA’ season 16? Unlike many who don’t make it, she is living her best life while rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of Mzansi!

Musician Lady Du appeared as a celebrity guest judge on ‘Idols SA’ last night and Mzansi seemingly loved it. A few die-hard Somizi fans were not impressed though…

As ‘Idols SA’ reaches the Live Show stage, Mzansi Magic has officially given an update on what the judging panel will look like without Somizi.

The ‘Idols SA’ top 16 has been chosen and the competition is about to get as fierce as ever. Have your favourites been selected?

The first half of the ‘Idols SA’ top 16 have been announced. With exceptional talent this year, not everyone’s favourites made the cut.

The SABC has refuted reports today (14 August) that claimed Somizi Mhlongo will be back on Metro FM on Monday (16 August).

Somizi says he will return to Metro FM on Monday. Does this mean the abuse allegations have been resolved? And will he return to ‘Idols SA’ as well?

‘Endless Night’: A full timeline of Somizi Mhlongo’s ‘rough week’ which led to the media personality calling on his late parents to guide him.

The votes are in! Tweeps feel Kelly Khumalo should replace Somizi on ‘Idols SA’ following the abuse allegations made against him by his estranged husband, Mohale.

Somizi has stepped down from his role as a judge on ‘Idols SA’ until his abuse allegations are resolved. Here are four potential contenders.

Somizi will still appear on pre-recorded episodes of ‘Idols SA’, but will be taking ‘some time off’ until his personal matters are resolved.

It seems Somizi Mhlongo’s role on the ‘Idols SA’ judging panel may be in jeopardy following the abuse allegations made against him.

‘Idols SA’ judge Unathi has been left traumatised after she was allegedly assaulted by a taxi driver who damaged her vehicle and then refused to provide his contact details.

Kwaito legend Zwai Bala appeared on ‘Idols SA’ as guest judge for the last round of auditions which was held on Sunday evening.

Talented and soulful ‘Idols SA’ season 16 finalist ZanoThando is all about love with his brand new afropop single ‘Isela’.

Haven’t kept up with ‘Idols SA’? No problem! Here are the best singers and some wooden mic contenders from the first three episodes!

South African media personality Somizi has confessed that he has found a new love in his life and that he is in ‘a happy place’.

‘Prince Kaybee can’t even sing to save his life’, Tweeps reacted to DJ Prince Kaybee joining the judging panel of ‘Idols SA’.

If you need some comic relief, do yourself a favour and watch ‘Idols SA’ judge Somizi sing away his fear after spotting a rat in his house.

The people of Mzansi are seemingly very excited for Unathi, Somizi and Randall to return for the premiere of ‘Idols SA’ season 17.

No queues and no standing in line: Online auditions for ‘Idols SA’ season 17 will kick off this January. Find out more over here:

Limpopo musician Vhudi Mamphwe lights up Twitter with his catchy ‘Yoki Yoki’ audition showing the power of social media.

Private hospitals are charging R1 400 per test and this had the ‘Idols SA’ judge riled up as he got tested for the coronavirus.