WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE?

For the past three weeks we have watched the good, the bad & the terrible audition for season 3 of SA's GOT TALENT and most of us have totally disagreed when acts were either sent home or put through to the next round. But there are three people who must be congratulated for having to sit through thousands of hopefuls and wannabes, some of whom have no talent whatsoever. I would like to take this time to write about the three judges and look a little more closely at whether they are the right persons for the jobs. Let's start with "new" judge Kabelo Mabalane, who replaces Randall Abrahams. I must apologize if I was a bit harsh on my criticism on him a few weeks ago, but lately he has been "spot on" with his "yes". Maybe because he is a new judge, he is still finding his way? Afterall he is a man of many talents, being a musican, a TV presenter and now a judge. Oh let's not forget that Kabelo has also run the Comerades Marathon a few times. Give him time behind the buzzer and I'm sure he will pick out a few winners in the competition. Next up we have esteemed radio personality, Shado Twala. She knows what she is doing as she's been a judge right from the start with Season 1. Between her and Ian they probaly hold the record for sitting through the most auditions for any South African talrnt contest!  It was her birthday this past week too. Happy Birthday, for the 10th September, Shado! I just love her bubbly personality and that smile of hers. No wonder she's a popular judge. Probably just as popular as the third judge, Ian von Memerty, an entertainer, musican, dancer, presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, and of course a judge since season 1 too. I don't know if the judges will read this, but could Ian tell us wether there will be another season of Strictly Come Dancing anytime soon? Oh and another thing Ian, you should copyright your trademark saying: "That was FANTASTIC!". Now that we know a little about these three judges and their qualifications to judge............let the show continue.