Thato must surely hold the record for the longest traveller to an Idols SA audition! He journeyed for a staggering 1 250km from his hometown of Postmasburg (in the Northern Cape) to Cape Town. The young barber’s tenacity was not in vain as he received his Golden Ticket after scoring three yeses from our Judges. He is now determined to go all the way for his mother, who is a cancer survivor.

FUN FACTS

Age: 23
My Favourite Song: 'U Remind Me' by Usher Raymond
My Favourite Food: Lasagne
My Favourite Style Icon: Usher Raymond
Favourite Colour: Black and White ?
One thing that brings me luck: Nothing
One interesting fact that may surprise you: "That I don't drink alcohol or take any substances because of the way I act when I’m on stage or partying?"