Daily Voice 2022-02-18

SOMIZI Mhlongo will return to a new-look judging panel on Idols SA when its 18th season airs later this year. The TV star will be joined by musicians Thembi Seete and JR Bogopa, who replace Unathi Nkayi and Randall Abrahams whose contracts were not renewed. Taking to Instagram this week, Somizi, 49, announced his return and thanked fans for their support. “Be still for I am God… I am someone because of all your prayers,” said the star in a caption for an image of himself and the new judges. In August last year, Somizi was shown the door after allegations of abuse were levelled against him by his estranged husband Mohale Motaung. Thembi, 44, an actress and former member of pop group Boom Shaka, is no stranger to the…