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It's that time of the year again, when singers, dancers and others try out for the R250,000 grand prize on a new season of SA's Got Talent. Will South Africa get it right this year and vote for someone who can sing or dance? Or will another wannabe poetry reader reap the rewards like last year? I am most surprised that during Thursday night's opening episode of the Joburg auditions I didn't see any tweets or comments about contestants on social networks, apart from one if the judges, Shado Twala, who seemed pleased that the Brass Band had got enough "yes's" to go through to the next round. But when I messaged TVplus on Facebook they informed me that they had network problems, but will be commenting and tweeting next week. So were there any highlights from that first episode featuring the Jhburg auditions? Yes, there were. Four acts stood out from the rest. The Bambanami Brass Band impressed the judges with their unusual performance, which combined a form of dancing whilst playing musical instruments. Children, don't try this at home! Two young girls who called themselves, Lyrical Swag, entertained the audience and the judges with their rapping/singing skills. Then there was the young blind girl who sang a Zahara song and accompanied herself on the guitar. I didn't quite catch her name but I thought she was very good. The episode concluded with the performance of the young Johnny Apple as he sang an Adele song "One and Only". He wowed the audience and got a standing ovation, and even caused Ian to pronounce "You were fan-tas-tic!". If these acts are examples of what is to come.......we are in for a very good Season 4! I wonder what next week will bring.
