Idols (South Africa) - Season 17

1. Episode 1

Aired: 7/11/2021

2. Episode 2

Aired: 7/18/2021

3. Episode 3

Aired: 7/25/2021

4. Episode 4

Aired: 8/1/2021

5. Episode 5

Aired: 8/8/2021

6. Episode 6

Aired: 8/15/2021

7. Episode 7

Aired: 8/22/2021

8. Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today

Aired: 8/29/2021

Group A

9. Top 16: The Biggest Hits of Today

Aired: 9/5/2021

Group B

10. Episode 10

Aired: 9/12/2021

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

Aired: 9/19/2021

12. Top 8

Aired: 9/26/2021

13. Top 7: Mzansi Greats

Aired: 10/3/2021

14. Top 7: Showstopper

Aired: 10/10/2021

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

Aired: 10/17/2021

16. Top 5: Mzansi Gay Choir

Aired: 10/24/2021

17. Top 4: Judges' Picks & SAMA Winners

Aired: 10/31/2021

18. Top 3: Gospel Duet

Aired: 11/7/2021

19. Top 2

Aired: 11/14/2021

20. Finale

Aired: 11/21/2021