After the auditions, call backs were held in Sun City for the golden ticket holders.
After the theater, group and special guest The Parlotones rounds the final number of contestants were brought down to 16.
With the last two contestants Josslynn Hlenti from Durban and Kerry Sanssoucie from Johannesburg left the judges let the public vote for who they wanted to see in the Top 15.
With guest acts from Idols season 6's third place Sindi Nene and The Black Hotels.
Guest Judge Cofield Mundi performed during the results show and sang a song she specially composed for Idols.
Guest Performer: Loyiso Bala The Top 8 took to the stage again after Kelly was saved by the judges.
Backing Vocals: Mzansi Youth Choir[1] Guest Performer: James Blunt[2] Guest Judge: Chante Moore[3] The Top 6 will take to the stage after Erin and Dene was voted off the previous week in a double elimination.
Both Dave and Mark were allowed to choose their favourite performance from any stage of the Idols competition.
The Top 2 performance was recorded live on Friday 30 September 2011 at the Mosaïek Teatro in Fairlands, Johannesburg and aired on Sunday 2 October 2011.