Meet the SA's Got Talent Top 21

Written by TVSA Team from the blog News on 06 Nov 2009
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The votes are in and the SA's Got Talent judges have made the call as to who they believe are the best 21 acts in South Africa.

On last night's show (Thursday 5 November) Randall Abrahams, Shado Twala and Ian von Memerty chose their 21 finalists, who will perform each night next week until the live finale on Thursday 12 November, when the winner will be chosen.

The acts range from eight-year old ballroom maestros Cameron Lombard and Natasha Jacobs to beatboxer George Avakian; Ingrid and Yvonne’s crap musical freestyle dogs Dezi and Ruby; Jody Kleinhans, who stunned (and not in a good way) audiences with his Michael Jackson/Tom Jones routine; Louis van der Merwe who with his brother Willem sang opera to win his girlfriend back and Ubumbano, whose lead singer is a full time security guard.

Thirteen-year-old Adino Trapani impressed the judges with his ventriloquism for dummies and his Astro Dinosaur even made fun of Randall, which proved popular.

Hearing impaired hip hop dancer Darren Rajbal impressed while the energetic dance group Show Stopaz delivered a show-stopping routine.

For all the details on how Finale Week will work, read this: SA's Got Talent: Finale Week

Without further ado - in case you missed it or need a recap - here are the Top 21:


Show Stopaz Age: 17-24 From: Ruimsig, Johannesburg Act: Dance Group Members: Rethabile Sefodi, Jeremia Banda, Samuel Motaung, Moeketsi Tsagae, Letlhogonolo Mogole

Roses Age: 14-17 From: Johannesburg Act: Hip Hop Dance Crew Members: Thabiso Phage, Ryan Holmes, Jason Carelse, Vusi Duda, Sakiwo Luswazi, Jabu Nkosi

Tshwaraganang Youth Group Age: 11-24 From: Luka, North West Act: Traditional Dance Members: Members of the youth group

Umbumbano Age: 28-38 From: Margate, Durban Act: Singers Members: Mlondolozi Nyawose, Sibusiso Nxumalo, Lindokuhle Trywell, Lungani Nxumalo, Vusumuzi Sifunda

Cameron Lombard and Natasha Jacobs Age: 8 From: Retreat and Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town Act: Latin Dancing Members: Cameron Lombard, Natasha Jacobs

Soccer Mania Age: 19, 20 From: Khayelitsha, Cape Town Act: Magicians Members: Siphiwe Boyce, Nkumbuzo Nkonyana

F.A.I.T.H. Age: 40 From: Goodwood, Cape Town Act: Singer Members: Faith Ndukwana

Daniel Petersen III and Daniel Petersen Age: 7, 40 From: Kuilsrivier, Cape Town Act: Musicians: Piano and Drums Members: Daniel Petersen III and Daniel Petersen

Louwtjie Rothman Age: 18 From: Bellville, Cape Town Act: Guitar Medley Members: Louwtjie Rothman

Jody Kleinhans Age: 28 From: Marina Da Gama, Cape Town Act: Physical Comedian Members: Jody Kleinhans

Louis and Willem van der Merwe Age: 27, 33 From: Stellenbosch, Cape Town Act: Opera Singers Members: Louis van der Merwe, Willem van der Merwe

Kalon Badenhorst Age: 12 From: Randburg, Johannesburg Act: Hip Hop and Contemporary Dancer Members: Kalon Badenhorst

Louis Cason Age: 22 From: Bloemfontein, Free State Act: Juggling Members: Louis Cason

Julian Hepburn Age: 14 From: Hatfield, Pretoria Act: Singer Members: Julian Hepburn

Ingrid & Yvonne Age: 48, 51 From: Sundowner & Benoni Act: Musical Freestyle Dogs (Dezi & Ruby) Members: Ingrid Rosendahl and Yvonne Burger

Gregory Mabusela Age: 21 From: Soweto, Johannesburg Act: Plays music on a self-made horn called the "Keke" Horn Members: Gregory Mabusela

George Avakian Age: 19 From: Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg Act: Beatboxer Members: George Avakian

Adino & Astro "Ventriloquism for Dummies" Age: 13 From: Sundowner, Johannesburg Act: Ventriloquist Members: Adino Trapani

Cadence Age: 17-20 From: Johannesburg Act: All-female Hip Hop Dance Crew Members: Tamara-Lee Thompson, Robyn Brophy, Lindiwe Sithole, Sinovuyo Dunywa, Nkateko Maswanganye, Dineo Msimang, Ashleigh-Rose Wiggett

Cleo Filander Age: 8 From: Three Rivers, Vereeniging Act: Singer Members: Cleo Filander

Darren Rajbal Age: 19 From: Mayville, Durban Act: Dancer Members: Darren Rajbal

Actors in this post: Randall Abrahams, Shado Twala, Ian von Memerty, Robyn Brophy, Tamara-Lee Thompson, Takkies Maswanganye

Shows in this post: SA's Got Talent

Channels in this post: e.tv

7 Comments

mguga
06 Nov 2009 08:12

I don't know why Jody Kleinhans (Physical Comedian) is there, is it perhaps out of pity??? but my money is on the Show Stopaz and the Beatboxer! Hope one of you guys take it!

Tholi
06 Nov 2009 08:20

I am disappointed, the Zulu Dancers with a white guy from Durban didn't make it to the top 21. soooooooooooooooooo disappointed!!

ms.tebby
06 Nov 2009 08:35

I loved Faith & Julian

Irene
06 Nov 2009 08:56

My top 2 are FAITH (she's got an amazing voice) and the guiter guy - wasn't he just amazing?

blackstar
09 Nov 2009 12:33

yoh guys my money is on Cleo Filander and George the beatboxer..... little Cleo can sing.... i tought they were going to categorise performances and take about 5 winners from each category before they get to the final 21 but i guess we not judges or producers for the show.... we just have to enjoy and wish the contestants all the best

ngwana
09 Nov 2009 14:45

My top 2 are FAITH (she's got an amazing voice) and the guiter guy - wasn't he just amazing>>>>

Totally agree, I cant believe the guiter guy is only 18. his skills could put a lot of SA professional musicians to shame.

Then Faith, wow, she is like or own Susan Boyle!

I got teary eyed when the told the deaf guy he is going through.

kdaisy
10 Nov 2009 19:51

We have GOT to see more of Faith Ndukwana!!

Unfortunately she didn't make it this time around but ... she is an absolute WINNER to me!!

Faith .. you are amazing - - - I truly hope that we will be seeing a whole lot more of you real soon!! God Bless You. xx

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