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