Yanga Sobetwa (17) from Delft the season 14 Idols winner as the show pulls a record-setting 142 million votes.

Yanga Sobetwa (17) from Delft in Cape Town on Sunday night was announced the winner of the 14th season of Idols on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) with the hit series produced by [sic] Entertainment that was renewed for a 15th season and pulled a new record-setting 142 million votes for the season.

Yanga Sobetwa becomes the second consecutive contestant from the Western Cape to win the title after last year's Paxton Fielies.

"I can't put into words how I feel right now, but I can say it in song," said a shocked Yanga Sobetwa a few seconds after her name was called, before bursting into a gratitude chorus in the 14th season finale that was a live broadcast done from Carnival City, Johannesburg.

The Big Top Arena music spectacular included pyrotechnics, motorbikes, a jungle feel, protests, a riot of colour and a glimpse of an Africa reimagined with guest performances by DJ Black Coffee, DJ Tira, AKA, Okmalumkoolkat, Prince Bulo, Kid X, Kwesta, Mlindo, Kwesta, Thabsie and Sfeesoh performed, along with Paxton Fielies.

"Idols season 14 has beaten all our expectations; surpassing a 100 million votes is a landmark achievement for reality TV in this country," says Gavin Wratten, director and executive producer, [sic] Entertainment.


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