Clash of the Choirs SA hits all the right notes with season 4 premiere

The star-studded episode saw Vusi Nova, Zaza Mokhethi, Ntencane and Lady Du assemble the best singers for their teams

Tears of joy, sublime voices and a shocking plot twist: the first episode of Mzansi Magic’s Clash of the Choirs SA season 4 had it all, and then some.

Making a highly-anticipated return after a seven-year hiatus, COTCSA is co-hosted by the electrifying duo of radio personality DJ Sabby and the multitalented Bontle Modiselle.

The competition reality show follows 9 celebrity choirmasters as they travel the country to find the best singers for their choirs. Each choirmaster – randomly assigned to a province – has only two days to find the 14 voices they seek, with the ultimate aim being making it to Gauteng to fight it out for a cool R1 million prize.

This week saw the choirmasters visit four provinces and there was no shortage of talent – or tears.

Award-winning balladeer Vusi Nova kicked things off in search of the Western Cape’s best singers. After canvassing on radio and even at taxi ranks, his first recruit was a social media sensation who earned a spot on Nova’s choir without auditioning.

The next stop was the Free State, where award-winning gospel superstar Zaza Mokhethi’s first stop was a local church, with a young singer’s talent reducing her to tears. Will her experience as a vocal coach give her a competitive edge in Gauteng? Only time will tell.

In KwaZulu-Natal, we followed maskandi megastar Ntencane as he grappled with the pressure of representing his home province in the competition, saying:

“If the choir doesn’t perform well, it will be on me.” Ntencane was confident, because “when it comes to competitions, KZN takes it home”.

The most gruelling auditions of the episode were in the Eastern Cape, where the first lady of amapiano Lady Du broke down in tears because of some incredible voices. Her auditions went well into the night and did not disappoint, delivering a touching moment which turned into a shocking plot twist that saw someone face disqualification.

Next week, we see the remaining choirmasters scour their provinces for spectacular singers: Prince Kaybee in Gauteng; Stoan in the North West; HLE in Limpopo; Langa Mavuso in the Northern Cape; and Khanyisa Jaceni in Mpumalanga.

These are the members of the choirs:

Western Cape: Choirmaster Vusi Nova

  • Vuyokazi Ndiki
  • Sisipho Siteto
  • Sithabile Damse
  • Nandi Vokwana
  • Sisonke Jemsana
  • Sivenathi Sibhozo
  • Clayton Mentor
  • Banele Mtshali
  • Vusimuzi Masango
  • Ziyanda Tafeni
  • Brendin Buba
  • Ndumiso Nicola Bobo
  • Anelisa Cekiso
  • Yoneliseka Ndukwana

Eastern Cape: Choirmaster Lady Du

  • Lunga Tshatshela
  • Lihle Ntlombe
  • Sinelizwi Xuza
  • Buhle Rwaxa
  • Nomakhaya Yeye
  • Mandiwakhe Kubheka
  • Songezo Hale
  • Bubelekazi Magobongo
  • Babalwa Mhlabeni
  • Ntomizamahlubi Dayeli
  • Siphosethu Yekeni
  • Siyabonga Dingiswayo
  • Lisakhanya Matrose
  • Sinovuyo Mbasane

Durban: Choirmaster Ntencane

  • Nokubonga Mathonsi
  • Aphendulwa Nyezi
  • Nqobile Njapha
  • Nhlakanipho Mbotho
  • Ntandoyenkosi Bhengu
  • Thobani Ngidi
  • Nkanyiso Cebekhulu
  • Nkululeko Mntambo
  • Nkanyiso Miya
  • Sibonelo Mbatha
  • Phumeza Nkosi
  • Khanyo Ngcobo
  • Noluthando Msomi
  • Thandanani Gasa

Free State: Choirmaster Zaza

  • Thamsanqa Mancho
  • Oamogecoe Pholoana
  • Victor Kotoane Soprano
  • Harry-Dan Tlhabanelo
  • Thabang Botshelong
  • Nomasonto Makasane
  • Bayanda Mkhize
  • Fihliwe Hiru
  • Vutlharhi Rikhotso
  • Daniel Lichaba
  • Thabile Ngwenya
  • Kabelo Itumeleng Pakade
  • Viwe Notshele
  • Kananelo Tamme Alt

The notes will be high and the emotions even higher!

The choirs will go head-to-head as they compete in various musical challenges to claim the incredible R1 million prize money.

Don’t miss Clash of the Choirs South Africa on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) on Sundays at 18:00. Episodes will also be available on DStv Stream. Visit Mzansi Magic our website and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Get ready for a nationwide musical journey unlike anything South Africa has seen before. It’s time to harmonise and join the conversation using #MzansiMagic #COTCSA.

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