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<title><![CDATA[R500 000 Cash Prize]]></title>
<pubDate>3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the latest season of the hit television show, M-Net has pulled out all the stops with the help of Ford South Africa. The winner of Idols VI will walk off with a whopping R500 000 in cash!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=298]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols is Back!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You’d better start stretching your vocal chords because Idols will be back on M-Net for a sixth season.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=299]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: M-Net's Prize Handover]]></title>
<pubDate>5/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason Hartman received his prizes at an official prize hand over held at Montecasino. Watch the footage from the day in this video clip.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=297]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Highlights From Jason's Prize Giving]]></title>
<pubDate>5/21/2009 12:20:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The website went one on one with Jason to get a shout-out for all of his fans at his official prize giving! Watch the video for all the action!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=295]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Jason Gets Great Prizes!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason received all his awesome prizes and rewarded friends and fans with a powerful performance of some of his favourite Idols hits! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=293]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Chance To Win a Citroen C1]]></title>
<pubDate>5/14/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[M-Net will hold an additional prize draw for the Idols Viewer Competition!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=290]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Investigation Into Voting Not Yet Complete]]></title>
<pubDate>5/14/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[M-Net has been as open and transparent as possible about issues affecting voting in this year’s Idols competition.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=291]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Carte Blanche Part 1]]></title>
<pubDate>5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This season's Idols finale caused an outcry among viewers, who complained that their votes hadn't been counted. Carte Blanche interviews the people behind the process.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=285]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Carte Blanche Part 2]]></title>
<pubDate>5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Carte Blanche examines the voting process and goes behind the scenes to unravel the hotly disputed idols results.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=286]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Voting: What Happened When?]]></title>
<pubDate>5/10/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read M-Net’s official statement, which explains how it came about that there are now two Idols winners for season 5. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=284]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[A World First For Idols South Africa]]></title>
<pubDate>5/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a world first in the history of Idols, South Africa has two. Due to unusual circumstances surrounding the SMS voting process, Sasha and Jason are joint winners! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=283]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Unprecedented Number Of Votes For Final Show Of Idols ]]></title>
<pubDate>5/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Sunday evening, 03 May, the final show of the fifth season of Idols was broadcast live on M-Net between 17:00 and 19:00, to announce this season’s winner.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=281]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Season V Voting Statistics]]></title>
<pubDate>5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[South Africans voted overwhelmingly to determine the winner of Idols Season V. For the first time, the voting public had 100% say in the outcome of the competition.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=279]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Win Some Awesome Music!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/6/2009 11:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Idols Favourite, Munro, has released his debut album, One Way Ticket! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=280]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Want To Book Your Top 10?]]></title>
<pubDate>5/6/2009 11:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to book any of the Top 10 Idols? Well this is how you can go about it...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=249]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Idols, Miss SA, Jody and More!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha-Lee Davids became South Africa’s latest Idol in an emotionally charged Finale, and she got shout-outs from a whole host of people!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=275]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Jan Is So Hot Right Now]]></title>
<pubDate>5/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cliff Jenning's talks to all the celebs about the Wooden Mic winner, &quot;the man, the legend!&quot;]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=277]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Finale Repeats!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you watch all the glitz, glamour and high octane performances of the Idols V season finale?]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=273]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Judging The Judges]]></title>
<pubDate>5/4/2009 5:00:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the season finale the balance shifted, the tables turned and the judges got judged!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=274]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[They Voted and They Won!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone’s a winner with Idols. The more you vote, the bigger your chances are of winning fantastic prizes.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=138]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Idols Rock The Forum!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[South Africa's winner and runner up, Sasha-Lee and Jason both took some time to chat to their forum fans online...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=228]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Sasha Lee wins Idols]]></title>
<pubDate>5/3/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The two-hour, surprise-packed Idols finale was spectacularly Spectacular! The crowd roared as Sasha-Lee was named the Idols Winner!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=270]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Thrilling Surprises at Idols Finale!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/3/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols finale was filled with super surprises… Colin Moss, The judges singing, Jody, Shilpa Shetty and Wayne Brady. Yes, Really!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=272]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Finale Song Choices!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At last! One of South Africa’s biggest television events, the Idols Season V finale, will take place live this Sunday, 3 May from 17:00 to 19:00... ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=269]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Sasha Says Thank You And Good Luck!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha-Lee Davids is gearing up to go head to head with Jason Hartman in this Sunday’s (3 May) Idols V Finale.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=266]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Jason Wishes Sasha Well And Thanks The World!]]></title>
<pubDate>5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason Hartman is gearing up to go head to head with Sasha-Lee Davids in this Sunday’s (3 May) Idols V Finale.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=267]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Who's Their Favourite?]]></title>
<pubDate>5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lines have been drawn, camps have been made - Find out who the ousted Idols are backing in this week's finale!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=265]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Ousted Idols Salute The Top 2]]></title>
<pubDate>5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ousted Idols send a video shout-out filled with support to Jason and Sasha-Lee!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=264]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols V Finale!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha-Lee Davids and Jason Hartman have traveled a long, emotional road to make it into the Idols finale. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=268]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Vote For Your Winner!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vote for your winner: give Sasha your support by calling 086 2277708 or SMS “Sasha Lee” to 34680. If Jason is your favourite, dial 086 2277710 or SMS “Jason” to 34680.
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<title><![CDATA[Top 2 Publicity Tour!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason and Sasha are getting ready to go on a whirlwind tour - get all the information that you need right here!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=259]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Goodbye Graeme!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bid a fond farewell to Graeme Watkins who recieved the fewest votes and just missed the Final of Idols Season V. That means Sasha-Lee Davids and Jason Hartman will go head to head on Sunday, 3 May.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=260]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Idols On Egoli!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Top 3 made a guest apperance on the hit soapie, Egoli, on Monday (27 Apr). If you missed it get all the action in this video clip! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=262]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Three Idols, Three Songs!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The pressure was on tonight (Apr 26) as the three remaining contestants were only too well aware that the Top 3 Spectacular was their final opportunity to sing themselves into the Final of Idols Seaso]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=254]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 3, Their Choices]]></title>
<pubDate>4/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One song down, two more to go... Watch all of the Top 3's second songs here! Find out what they chose and how well they performed and then vote for the Idol you want to win!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=255]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 3, Judges Choices]]></title>
<pubDate>4/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Top 3 brought the house down with their final performances of the evening! Get all the video highlights now.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=257]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Sasha-Lee on Glitterati]]></title>
<pubDate>4/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha-Lee tells Glitterati how she feels after winning Matrix. Find out what went down by watching this video clip.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=253]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Plan Your Idols Week Ahead!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are only two weeks to go before the next South African Idol will be crowned! The stakes are high, the tension is mounting and the future of one of the Top 3 is in your hands!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=248]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 3 Idols Visit Soapie Set  ]]></title>
<pubDate>4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the fifth season of M-Net’s hit reality show Idols culminates, it seems that its contestants are quickly becoming stars in the making.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=251]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Best Of The Worst]]></title>
<pubDate>4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The show’s finale on Sunday, 3 May is bound to be a spectacular event filled with high emotion...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=252]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Shout-Outs To The Top 2!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the Idols could send a shout-out and give some advice to the Top 2 here's what they would say... ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=246]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[You Picked that for Me?!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to know how the Idols feel about their song choice and the songs chosen for them... It's all here in their video diaries...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=247]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video Journeys With Your Top 3!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relive all the excitement, highs, lows and memorable moments that have been made during this season of Idols – through the experiences of your Top 3!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=242]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Thembi On Jukebox]]></title>
<pubDate>4/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thembi made a guest apperance on the Afrikaans music show, Jukebox, and if you missed it, you need not miss out!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=243]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Lendel Leaves The Stage]]></title>
<pubDate>4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than 1 043 000 fans voted this week, and only 0.16 of a percentage point at the bottom of the ranking was enough to send Lendel Moonsamy home.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=240]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[GO Exxtra with The Grid!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Go Extra, brought to you by The Grid, picks up right where Idols leaves off… Switch to GO on DStv Channel 123 immediately after the results show on Monday at 19:30.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=103]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 4: Sparks Fly Part 1]]></title>
<pubDate>4/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols V has broken the mould again. In a first for the South African version of this popular talent search, the boys outnumber the girls by three to one in the last four…]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=237]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 4: Sparking Unplugged Part 2]]></title>
<pubDate>4/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get all the recaps and voting info from the second part of the Top 4 Spectacular show!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=238]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Sassy Sasha's Showreel!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The journey to becoming the South African Idol is a long and grueling one, contestants need consistency, personality, charm - Enter, Sasha-Lee! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=232]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Graeme's Great Video Moments]]></title>
<pubDate>4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Graeme's had highs and lows during his Idols journey. We take a look back at some of the most memorable moments!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=233]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Jason's Video Journal]]></title>
<pubDate>4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason Hartman is seen as somewhat of a global warrior by his fans. He’s an enthusiastic environmentalist who hugs trees – and tears up a stage!!! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=234]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Lendel In The Limelight!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lendel has made many memories during Idols - Let's take a look at some of the highlights.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=235]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Sasha Lee wins Matrix!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha Lee was crowned winner of the MK reality show Matrix, winning R50 000 as well as a role on Villa Rosa. Go Sasha!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=229]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[This Week's Hot Happenings!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/16/2009 4:00:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This weekend the Idols are going ‘Unplugged’ which means you can look forward to acoustic sets on this Sunday night’s show (19 April).]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=230]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Autograph Signing!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Catch your Idols at the Cardies in the Clearwater Mall for a live autograph signing!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=222]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Song Choices - Idols Goes Unplugged!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/14/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are only two Idols Spectaculars left until the grand finale and the Top 4 are under huge pressure to prove themselves!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=225]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Cameron on Jukebox!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/14/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those of you who missed catching Cameron on Kurt Darren's show, Jukebox, we have what you need!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=226]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ta-Ta To Tiny Thembi]]></title>
<pubDate>4/13/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A record vote this week delivered a shock result when the endearing Thembi Nkosi (19) from Johannesburg was the one to go home...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=221]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Follow Your Idols - Tweet!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Twitter is taking the world by storm and giving Facebook a run for its money! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=216]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 - First Half - DJ's Choice]]></title>
<pubDate>4/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With only three weeks left in the competition, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the five contestants left in Idols Season V!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=218]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 - Second Half - My Idol]]></title>
<pubDate>4/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For their second song of the night, each contestant had to select a song from one of their own musical Idols. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=219]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Join The Fray - Forum Fanatics!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/10/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The MYmnet forum is positively pumping! People from all walks of life have converged in one virtual spot and things are only going to get better as we get closer to crowning the Next SA Idol!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=217]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Vote For Your Worst]]></title>
<pubDate>4/9/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To reward the most laughter-inducing performance by your favourite Wooden Mic contestant – you need to get voting. Here’s how it works.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=101]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video Diaries - Song Choice]]></title>
<pubDate>4/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There’s a brand new batch of video diaries for you to check out in the video gallery!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=213]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[What's Happening This Week]]></title>
<pubDate>4/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week’s theme is guaranteed to spice things up so catch Idols on Sunday (12 Apr) at 17:30 on M-Net!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=215]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Charge Around The Change Room]]></title>
<pubDate>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Come and charge around the Idols change room and find out what the contestants think of performing two songs in one show.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=211]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheers Cam All The Best!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The remaining Top 5 send a tribute Shout-out to fellow contestant Cameron Bruce!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=212]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Song Choices Revealed!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols Season V is almost down to the wire and this week, faced with singing two songs each again, the Top 5 Idols have been thrown a curve ball...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=207]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ciao Cameron!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A record 629 081 votes were cast this week – the most so far this season – but not nearly enough of them were cast for Cameron. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=208]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Rock Fest Part One!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that the competition is down to the Top 6, each contestant gets two chances to impress the voting public in every Idols Spectacular. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=202]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Show Goes On!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The second part of the night was a high octane affair! Get all the recap video, judges comments and voting information here!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=203]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Pixie On Jukebox!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently ousted Idol Pixie Bennett made a guest appearance on Kyknet's Jukebox with Kurt Darren!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=206]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Make Headlines!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/3/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The SA Idols have been propelled into the media’s spotlight and have been making news headlines while on their road to fame!
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 6 Take a Load Off!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Top 6 de-stress and make each other laugh out loud; here's looking at just a few of the ways they bring out the funny.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=198]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Recognise Anyone?]]></title>
<pubDate>4/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Top 6 impersonate fellow contestants doing the quirky things that make them unique... And hilarious!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=199]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols: What's Going Down...]]></title>
<pubDate>4/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With so much happening on and off the stage, this week promises to be another jam-packed extravaganza on Idols!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=200]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[News On The Street - Idols Tweet!]]></title>
<pubDate>4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Twitter is taking the world by storm and your Top 6 Idols are in the thick of it!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=196]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Were You Fooled!?]]></title>
<pubDate>4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols pulled a fast one on fans by publishing a phony press release all in the spirit of good fun on April Fools Day. 
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<title><![CDATA[Elimination Day Diaries!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/31/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out what your Idols have been doing, how they’re feeling, and what they’re thinking at this stage of the competition by watching their latest video diaries.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=189]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Rock Fest - Two Huge Hits!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/31/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How time flies! The Idols Spectacular phase is almost half way through and the coveted title of becoming South Africa’s brand new Idol is almost within arm’s reach for the remaining six contestants.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=190]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Race For The Wooden Mic!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/31/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To reward the most laughter-inducing performance by your favourite Wooden Mic contestant – you need to get voting. Here’s how it works.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=191]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[30 Votes Too Few For Pixie!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week, for the first time in Season V, Idols recorded more than half a million votes in one voting period – a grand total of 534 908 votes! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=188]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Lize On Jukebox]]></title>
<pubDate>3/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fallen Idol, Lize Heerman got chatting to Kurt Darren on Sunday night's (29 Mar) episode of Jukebox.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=184]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Local Is Lekker!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/29/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week’s Top 7 Spectacular was devoted to all things South African. The Idols performed songs from a variety of local artists...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=181]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Coming Up On Idols]]></title>
<pubDate>3/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As usual there’s a lot to look forward to on the Idols website! Don’t miss out on any of the action and find out what’s hot next week!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=180]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Idols Diaries]]></title>
<pubDate>3/25/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check in with the Idols to find out what they’ve been doing while away from the bright lights of the Idols stage!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=177]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Rapid-Fire]]></title>
<pubDate>3/25/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We put the Idols on the spot and challenge them to a game of rapid- fire. We ask weird and wonderful questions that they answer in quick-time.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=178]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 7 Song Choice]]></title>
<pubDate>3/24/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They had the crowds swinging with tunes from legendary divas and crooners; they rocked the house with hits from the New Millenium...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=175]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Lovely Lize Leaves!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/24/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols judges have no say over this year’s results, but so far Gareth Cliff’s predictions have been spot-on three weeks in a row…]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=172]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Broadcasting From Backstage!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We get up close and personal with the Top 8. You saw them perform, you heard what the judges had to say now watch this video to see what the Idols thought of their performances. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=171]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Top 8 Impress The Judges.]]></title>
<pubDate>3/22/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Top 8 Idols contestants lifted the roof at the Mosaiek  Teatro this week with vibey interpretations of songs from the New Millennium.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=167]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Coming Up On Idols!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As usual there is a ton of stuff that Idols fans can look forward to this weekend! The Top 8 are getting ready to perform and this week’s theme is “New Millennium”…]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=164]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Video Diaries]]></title>
<pubDate>3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out what your Idols have been getting up to behind the scenes by watchig their video diaries now!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=165]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Past Idols Get SAMA Nominations!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 15th annual South African Music Awards are here and two past Idols contestants are going for gold!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=166]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Idols Dance-Off!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We know that the Idols Top 8 can all sing, and we’ve seen them groove it up on stage, but how well do you think they’d fare in an Idols dance-off? ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=162]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Behind Closed Doors]]></title>
<pubDate>3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Burning to know more about your Idols? Flick through their diaries or find out what they get up to when they're alone. It's all in the gallery...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://beta.mnet.co.za/mnetvideo/BrowseVideo.aspx?channelId=27&CategoryId=39]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Top 8 Song Choice!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/18/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The theme for Sunday’s Idols Spectacular is “New Millennium” and the Idols could pick any song from the year 2000 and beyond... ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=160]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Gareth Cliff Taken 'Hostage'!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/18/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[News24.com reports: Idols Judge was taken hostage on Friday (13 Mar) by the “defence force simulation of security threats to the Confederation Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup”]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=161]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Top 8!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although Daniel’s fans lifted the roof of the Mosa&#239;ek Teatro when he sang, “Save The Last Dance For Me” at the Idols Top 9 Spectacular show, he was not safe from Monday's Elimination.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=157]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 9 Spectaculars: Divas ]]></title>
<pubDate>3/15/2009 7:01:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols Top 9 Spectacular show had the Divas singing their hearts out to the swooning capacity crowd!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=151]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 9 Crooners]]></title>
<pubDate>3/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take a look at what the guys are singing and then hit the forums to catch them online and to chat about their choices...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=146]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Top 9 Divas]]></title>
<pubDate>3/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get the low down from the Girls on why they picked their songs, and chat on the forum to find out how they plan to lay them down!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=147]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 9: Who Would They Vote Out?]]></title>
<pubDate>3/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The guys and girls are faced with some tough questions... Who would they send home to secure their place in the final...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=148]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[New Features on the Site!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/10/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols Interactive Massive are going to be thrilled with all the new features on the site! There’s so much for you to see and do we guarantee to keep you entertained for hours.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=143]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Ntsepa Waves Goodbye!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/9/2009 7:30:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After thrilling the capacity-audience at the Teatro at the Mosa&#239;ek with last night’s first Spectacular, it was back to reality tonight for the Top 10 as they faced the verdict of the Idols fans..]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=141]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Fans - Flock To The Forum!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/9/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prepare yourself for a tsunami of talk as the Idols contestants hit MYmnet – you read that right, your Idols are now available in the forums for you to chat to.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=140]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Emotions Run High At First Spectacular]]></title>
<pubDate>3/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thousands of fans cheered their Idols, jeered the judges and turned teary-eyed at Idols V’s first Spectacular show. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=135]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Showdown]]></title>
<pubDate>3/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's all the goss on what the judges said about the contestants, plus links to all of their performances! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=136]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[If You Don't Vote, You Won't Win!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just by voting, viewers are in line for fabulous prizes! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=137]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Soup Up Your Profile and Win with JNC!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There’s a JNC MP4 player up for grabs every week for the Idols forum user with the most souped-up profile.  ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=133]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Spectaculars Are Here!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/4/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having seen the best and the worst of what SA has to offer, it's now time for the Top 10 Spectaculars - what will they sing this week?]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=132]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Then There Were 10... A Top 10]]></title>
<pubDate>3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It’s clear that the road for the Top 10 will not be a smooth one. You never know what will happen in Idols – the contestants who were in the top half last week were at the bottom this week! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=125]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Say Goodbye To Suzzi And Mathew]]></title>
<pubDate>3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It’s time to say goodbye to two more contestants. This time, however, it’s Suzzi and Mathew.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=120]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols On GO Exxtra]]></title>
<pubDate>3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watch GO Exxtra tonight (Mon 2 Mar) immediately after the Idols results show at 19:30 to chat to the ousted contestants!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=115]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Give Dashie A Wooden Mic!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do the ladies love Dashie's performance of &quot;No Woman No Cry&quot;? If he doesn't impress you, simply elect him for the Wooden Mic.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=116]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Fighting For A Place In The Top10]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The studio phase of Idols drew to a close tonight (Sun 1 Mar) and a series of sparkling performances by the Top 12 contestants had even the judges befuddled. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=113]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Choose From 12]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can't decide who to vote for? Here's a list of who sang what and what the judges had to say about the Top 12's performances.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=114]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Lendel Aims High ]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lendel describes himself as a fun loving, God-fearing human being who is passionate about music. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=121]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Daniel Jumps In]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[He’s from Jozi, 18 years old, still at school and the head boy!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=122]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Lize Rocks]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lize describes herself as “blessed.” This 21 year old law student from Durban likes great food and says she spends 80% of her allowance eating out.  ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=123]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Cool Cameron ]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[18 year old Cameron is in matric and lives in Jo’burg. He likes exercising and loves playing music with good musicians. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=124]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Nice, Ntsepa!]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ntsepa, a 26 year old actress from Midrand, lives life to the fullest. She enjoys working with children and doesn’t like dishonest people. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=126]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Sasha-Lee Supersized]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[18 year old Sasha-Lee is from Atlantis. She describes herself as an unusual type of girl and warns people to expect the unexpected. 

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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Pixie Power]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pixie describes herself as “short and sweet”. She’s 25, from Durban and a was working as a travel consultant.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=128]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Juggernaut Jason ]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jason creates sustainable food gardens, he’s 29 and from Jozi. He loves nature and hates exploitation.

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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Go Go, Graeme]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[26 year old Graeme is an actor, originally from Cape Town. Graeme says he likes people, and has no time for left-overs. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=130]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Tiny Thembi]]></title>
<pubDate>3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[20 year old Thembi describes herself as a combo of “loud but shy.” ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=131]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Idols Line-Up]]></title>
<pubDate>2/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here is your definitive Idols schedule for the week ahead– starting with the Top 12 performance show this Sunday, 1 March at 17:30.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=112]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Frantic Forum]]></title>
<pubDate>2/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is where all the Idols biz goes down and you know it. Make friends with the all Idols forum die-hards if you dare...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=110]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Attention Seeker]]></title>
<pubDate>2/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who is Mamarazzi? She's been spamming the Idols website with scandalous comments about the contestants. She has inside info and here’s the lowdown.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=111]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[How Will They Fare This Time?]]></title>
<pubDate>2/25/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With another week of practicing nearly behind them, it’s almost time again for the Top 12 Idols to sing for their lives in what is turning out to be the toughest competition yet. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=109]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tata Thabs, Thuba!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It’s with regret that we say good-bye to the first two to leave the Top 14!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=107]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Down To 12!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thabs Kgoroeadira (20) from Johannesburg and Thuba Myeki (18) from P.E. are the first two Idols voted out by public vote in Idols Season V.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=108]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14’s Big Night!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/22/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most brutal Theatre Stage-culling in Idols history behind them, the Top 14 Idols performed in front of a small studio audience for the first time in tonight’s (Sun 22 Feb) first Studio Round. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=105]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Say What?]]></title>
<pubDate>2/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The contestants let out a few cats out of a number of bags - we went for a meet and greet at the Top 14’s guest house and even got to have some of Pixie’s birthday cake.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=106]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Song Choice: Big Reveal]]></title>
<pubDate>2/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's the song choice reveal! Find out which songs the Top 14 will be tuning you with on Sunday and get your voting groove on.


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<title><![CDATA[Ex-Idols Contestant's Ex-Girlfriend]]></title>
<pubDate>2/18/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Season IV finalist Munro du Toit announced yesterday that his highly publicised relationship with model and actress, Christina Storm, is a thing of the past.

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<title><![CDATA[Judges’ Vote Falls Away]]></title>
<pubDate>2/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the first time in the history of SA Idols, the voting public will have 100% say in determining who the Top 10 finalists - and the winner - of this popular talent search will be. 

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<title><![CDATA[Believe The Hype]]></title>
<pubDate>2/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again the Idols forum is shakin' more than a 007 martini. Everyone’s discussing the hype around the Top 14 and how some deserved to be there… and others not.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=98]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14: Suzzi Snaps it Up!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Suzzi is 24 and from from Kempton Park. She studied jazz, singing and musical theatre and has a Diploma in musical Theatre from TUT.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=90]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14: Now Thembi's Talking! ]]></title>
<pubDate>2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[19 year old Thembi is from the East Rand and is studying Music at TUT. Thembi also plays piano and she may be small but carries her voice well.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=91]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14: Ntsepa on the Nail!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ntsepa is 26 years old and she’s from Midrand. She auditioned in Jozi and this was her second attempt at the Idols crown...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=92]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14: Thuba Takes it Away!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[18 year old Thuba from Port Elizabeth matriculated last year and plans to study Life Performance at AFDA this year... ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=95]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 14: Cameron Kicks!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cameron is 17 years old and is in Matric this year at Trinity House High School in Honeydew.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=94]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Judges Slash Contestants ]]></title>
<pubDate>2/15/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past, the grueling theatre week gnawed the nerves of contestants and viewers alike, but it panned out to be a breeze compared to this year’s session.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=76]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Make Idols Part Of Your Life]]></title>
<pubDate>2/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Add the Idols RSS feed and share or bookmark your favourite moments with AddThis. Keep up to date on the freshest Idols news on the web. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=74]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Get Idols Goss Online]]></title>
<pubDate>2/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols is online everywhere. We found some interesting blogs on the web and groups on Facebook that may tickle your fancy.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=75]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Judges Crack Down!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/11/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The opening rounds of Idols have come to an end and it’s time for the best competitors from around the country to knuckle down and show their mettle.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=73]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols "Beach" Session]]></title>
<pubDate>2/9/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[2oceansvibe.com editor declares war on Randall following Mr Nasty's defense of a comment made by fellow judge, Dave! And it could end in fisticuffs! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=72]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Junky Jo'burg]]></title>
<pubDate>2/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As per usual, things got off to a bit of a slow and rocky start. Here are some of the worst moments from the Jozi auditions...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=66]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Golden Jozi]]></title>
<pubDate>2/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It’s the last week of Idols auditions before viewers will see how the best of the best from around the country will be tested at the grueling theatre phase. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=67]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Cliff-Hanger]]></title>
<pubDate>2/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cliff re-mixed more dreams in Jo'burg. Catch all his antics by clicking through to his web-site.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://beta.mnet.co.za/fanclub/?clubId=848]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Liezel On Kwela]]></title>
<pubDate>2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get to know Liezel van der Westhuizen better as she discusses her latest career move into the world of Idols. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=61]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Exclusive Video: Liezel Chats]]></title>
<pubDate>2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liezel gets chatty... Here's the first of a series of exclusive interviews with her. Only on the Idols website!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=65]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Coming Up - Jozi!]]></title>
<pubDate>2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liezel van der Westhuizen and the Idols crew move up to the city of gold on 8 Feb at 17:30. Notorious for its impressive turnouts, Jozi didn’t disappoint. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=64]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Mara, Randall On 5FM]]></title>
<pubDate>2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mara and Randall join Gareth in the 5fm studio on Fri 6 Feb at 08:00! Also check out Gareth's Idols page for his rants, raves and thoughts on Idols.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=63]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Idols Quiz]]></title>
<pubDate>2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Channel24.co.za is hosting a South African Idols Quiz for all the ultimate fans out there. Test your Idols knowledge now.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=62]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Forum Fanfare]]></title>
<pubDate>2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols forum is bustling again and everyone seems to have some extremely strong views when it comes to the first couple of episodes of the biggest show in South Africa.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=60]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Durban's Finest]]></title>
<pubDate>2/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After a few grey hours of absolutely miserable singing, the judges were treated to sunnier skies with an influx of excellent talent during the second half of the day. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=57]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Dregs In Durban]]></title>
<pubDate>2/2/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new introduction this season is that contestants are allowed to bring instruments of their choice to the auditions, but in typical Idols fashion, some contestants took this concept a little too far.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=58]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Colin Bussed Out, Liezel In]]></title>
<pubDate>2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The role of Colin Moss will now be portrayed by Liezel van der Westhuizen... ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=50]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[The Good, The Bad & The Ugly]]></title>
<pubDate>2/1/2009 6:00:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As in the past, the good, the bad and the ugly arrived in nearly equal measure at the first round of auditions in Cape Town.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=51]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Shining Stars Get Golden Tickets]]></title>
<pubDate>2/1/2009 6:23:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking back to previous Idols winners such as Jody, Andriette and Heinz – it’s no secret that Cape Town is home to a lot of talent. True then and now...]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=52]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols - The Game Is On]]></title>
<pubDate>2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The fat lady has sung in Cape Town and it's Durban up next. Season V has certainly hit some high notes already and it's only going to get better.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=54]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Weekend on Jacaranda & East Coast Radio]]></title>
<pubDate>1/29/2009 3:40:00 PM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone's looking forward to Idols. If you can't wait, tune into Jacaranda 94.2 and East Coast Radio for the Idols Weekend!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=49]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Time To Enjoy The Auditions!]]></title>
<pubDate>1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols moment that everyone has been waiting for is here! The fifth season starts on M-Net Sun 1 Feb 17:30 with auditions in the Mother City, followed by the Durban auditions on Mon 2 Feb 19:00.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=47]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[What's New?]]></title>
<pubDate>1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols site is back: it’s bigger, it’s better and it’s got more of what you want! This is a little snippet of what you can enjoy until the season finale rolls around on Sun 3 May.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=48]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Forum Family]]></title>
<pubDate>1/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since Idols V was announced, we’ve seen the return of some familiar faces on the Idols forum… and if their comments are anything to go by, it’s going to be a great season.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=44]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Gazillions Go For Gold!]]></title>
<pubDate>1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throngs of wannabe Idols, as well as their families, friends and fans, flocked to the City of Gold today for the very last chance to audition for M-Net’s hit reality show. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=43]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Heinz On Binnelanders]]></title>
<pubDate>1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heinz Winckler will now be making house calls at your home, since he's landed the role of Dr Andreas Geldenhuys on M-Net's Binnelanders. Click here to see this SA Idol's acting skills. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://beta.mnet.co.za/mnetvideo/BrowseVideo.aspx?vid=10588]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Tides Of Talent – And Trash – In Durban]]></title>
<pubDate>1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Durban was hell-bent on making big waves at Idols this year. But what washed up in the audition room? ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=16]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Judges On Big Breakfast]]></title>
<pubDate>1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[East Coast Radio's Daryl Ilbury and friends take to the ICC 'court' and judge some of the Durban Idols entrants on air - listen now and hear them impersonate Dave, Mara and of course, Randall. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://blog.ecr.co.za/breakfast/?p=7454]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Durban Outshines Cape Town]]></title>
<pubDate>1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Durban’s International Convention Centre was alive with the sound of music today when hundreds of wannabe stars pitched up to impress the M-Net Idols team. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=41]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Is In Town]]></title>
<pubDate>1/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[But will Durban deliver the goods? ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=38]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[25 From Cape Town In Idols’ Top 100]]></title>
<pubDate>12/21/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cape Town could become the country’s pop music capital – that’s if M-Net’s popular talent search Idols is anything to go by. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=15]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Student Wins Magic Ticket ]]></title>
<pubDate>12/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Could Alicia Pam be the next Alicia Keys? ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=37]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Blows Into Blustering Cape Town!]]></title>
<pubDate>12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols Season V officially kicked off in a windy Mother City today! Idols host, Liezel van der Westhuizen, braved the weather in a pair of sexy shorts to welcome the Capetonian songbirds. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=36]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols News: All Aboard!]]></title>
<pubDate>12/12/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Season five of South Africa’s most popular talent search show is about to commence, and it’s going to be sassier, sexier and more summery than ever before! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=35]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Anchor: It's A Girl]]></title>
<pubDate>12/8/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The world of television and entertainment has been abuzz with speculation about who would step into the shoes of Colin Moss as presenter of Idols. Well, the answer is out!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=17]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Judge Confirmed: Mara]]></title>
<pubDate>12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;Mama&quot; Mara Louw has been contracted to join renowned &quot;bad guy&quot; Randall to find South Africa’s next Idol! ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=33]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Randall’s Top Tips]]></title>
<pubDate>11/27/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here it is, Randall’s own tips on what he’d like to see during the Idols auditions and what he expects from this season.
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<title><![CDATA[The Judges]]></title>
<pubDate>11/27/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many important ingredients that go into a show such as Idols to make it as successful and popular as it is, and one of the spiciest ingredients is undoubtedly the infamous panel of judges.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=31]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[“No-Go” Audition Songs]]></title>
<pubDate>11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We’ve all seen Idols auditions where necessary key changes don’t exist and epic notes fall flat. Here’s a Top 10 list of Songs To Avoid when auditioning for Idols V.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=29]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Audition Do’s And Don’ts]]></title>
<pubDate>11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you've decided to audition for the Idols judges and to prepare yourself for the process you've been checking out the website to see if you can gather some tips and tricks to up your game. This is i]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Body Language]]></title>
<pubDate>11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your body language says it all – when walking into an Idols audition, you want to give SA the impression that you’re a born star. Here’s your guide to sending the right message. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=25]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Making An Entrance]]></title>
<pubDate>11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the wannabe Idols guide to making a great entrance at the auditions and attempting a graceful exit. ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=26]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Support Act]]></title>
<pubDate>11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who will be accompanying you to the Idols auditions? Who’s got your back? ]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=27]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Bang On!]]></title>
<pubDate>11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Idols V auditions has entered a whole new ball game – you are now allowed to bring your own accompaniment. And we don’t mean your sister and her new boyfriend. Bring an instrument!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=19]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Props For Props?]]></title>
<pubDate>11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does the use of a prop during an audition deserve proper respect? You could either curse yourself with a nickname for life, or wedge your foot firmly into the Idols door. Read on, hula-boy.
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<title><![CDATA[To Wear Or Not To Wear]]></title>
<pubDate>11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Auditioning for Idols is serious business; you have one shot at making a good impression on the judges. Even if you don’t have the best voice in the pack, you can still impress with a dazzling ensembl]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Stylin’]]></title>
<pubDate>11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a sense of style is a big plus if you’re going to enter Idols. Hair and make-up play a very important role in appearances – guys, you’re not exempt from this!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=22]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[About The Show ]]></title>
<pubDate>11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Idols' sensational success proves that this phenomenon is much more than a hit TV show: it’s a springboard for the astounding musical talent that exists – as yet undiscovered – in our country.]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=23]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Idols Is Back – With A Twist!]]></title>
<pubDate>11/12/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[M-Net is bringing Idols back! The fifth SA season of the world’s biggest reality show will return to our screens (Sun 1 Feb 09).]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=18]]></link>
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<title><![CDATA[Terms & Conditions]]></title>
<pubDate>12/27/1998 12:00:00 AM</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get the Idols Challenge terms and conditions here!]]> </description>+ Environment.NewLine<link><![CDATA[http://www.mnet.co.za/Idols/News/Article.aspx?ArticleID=117]]></link>
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